Christmas board game printable with instructions

Race to 25th of December – Festive Classroom Game for KS2 & KS3
Bring the magic of Christmas into your classroom with this engaging, curriculum-linked board game designed to spark creativity, cultural awareness, and festive fun! Perfect for end-of-term activities, this printable resource blends literacy, geography, and seasonal traditions into a lively race to the 25th of December.

What’s Included:
• A printable game board with numbered spaces and action prompts (e.g., “Go back 2 places”, “Miss a turn”, “Move forward 2 places”)
• A festive challenge deck featuring:
• Christmas-themed spelling, drawing, and storytelling tasks
• Cultural questions about global traditions, desserts, and carols
• Quick-fire creative prompts (e.g., “Draw Santa in 30 seconds”, “Spell ‘Merry Christmas’ backwards”)
• Clear instructions and materials list (dice, game pieces, timer, cards)

Skills Developed:
• Cultural literacy and global awareness
• Vocabulary and spelling
• Creative writing and drawing
• Turn-taking, teamwork, and time management

Ideal For:
• KS2 and KS3 pupils
• EAL learners exploring seasonal vocabulary
• Whole-class or small group play
• End-of-term enrichment, Christmas parties, or themed literacy sessions

Format:
• Ready-to-print PDF
• Easy to cut, laminate, and reuse
• Editable challenge cards for differentiation