Welcome Back from Christmas Break Lesson Plan (Grades 3–5)

Welcome Back from Christmas Break Lesson Plan (Grades 3–5)

Ease back into learning with this engaging, ready-to-use 90-minute lesson plan and worksheet — perfect for the first day after winter break! Students will reconnect, reflect, and re-energize while reviewing reading, writing, and math skills in a fun, low-stress way.

What’s Included

• Detailed 90-minute lesson plan (7 sections)
• Printable student worksheet with 6 interactive activities
• Answer key for easy grading
• Teacher tips for differentiation and behavior management
• Reflection & goal-setting prompts for the new year

How It Works

• Start with a community circle and welcome-back activity
• Guide students through holiday writing, math challenges, and reading comprehension
• Encourage creativity with New Year’s goal-setting
• End with a reflection and celebration to rebuild classroom community
• Ideal for whole group or small group — print & go!

Learning Goals

Students will:

• Reconnect with classmates and routines
• Review addition, subtraction, and multiplication
• Practice reading comprehension with a winter-themed story
• Express themselves through creative writing and art
• Set meaningful academic and personal goals for 2025

Why Teachers Love It

• Saves hours of prep during a busy week
• Promotes classroom connection and positive energy
• Blends academics and SEL seamlessly
• Adaptable for Grades 3–5 (and easily modified for other levels)
• Perfect balance of structure and fun for the first day back

Make your first day after break stress-free, engaging, and meaningful!