Editable Christmas Tree Four in a Row Literacy Printable

Snag this free editable Christmas tree four in a row literacy activity to promote critical thinking skills and engage students in reading practice!

Free printable Christmas tree four in a row literacy activity that is editable.

Editable Christmas Tree Four in a Row Literacy Activity

With so many math and literacy skills to practice this winter, you have to keep the learning fresh and fun for your students.

This editable Christmas tree four in a row literacy game is going to be the perfect way to engage them all winter long. This editable game is so versatile, as you can add any skill you want to it. You can create different game boards all at once so that you can easily differentiate for your students.

Practice different skills such as sight words, CVC words, phonics skills, spelling words, vocabulary words, lettersnumbersmath factsnumber sense, and more. The only limit with this game is your creativity!

With so many skills you can practice, this game is perfect for preschool and kindergarten learners all the way through first and second grade.

To make these Christmas four in a row game boards, the process is simple. All you have to do is decide what skill you’re focusing on and type the words, numbers, math facts, etc., into the table on the first page of the activity file. You’ll have a total of 12 spaces to fill. Once you’ve filled the spaces, the game board will auto-populate for you. Then all you need to do is save the file, print, and go!

One of the great aspects of this activity is that students will be practicing math and literacy skills along with critical thinking skills.

As they read the word, number, or solve the problem on each space, they’ll also have to think critically about which space they want to go for as they work to get four in a row and prevent their opponent from getting four in a row first.

Free printable Christmas theme game for kids. Add it to your literacy and math centers this holiday season!

Easy Prep

Students learn in so many different ways which can make your job hard but this fun and engaging literacy center will become a favorite among your students. Plus, it is so simple for you! You will fill in the 12 spaces in the table and those words will be auto-populated into the game board. Then, print and go!

The free resource comes in black and white and a color version! You will be able to make a lot of game boards in a small amount of time and meet all the different levels in your classroom.

A fun printable Christmas game for kids to play this holiday season.

Setting Up the Editable Christmas Tree Four in a Row Literacy Activity

Supplies Needed:

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Instructions:

  1. Type in letters, numbers, sight words, spelling words, math facts, or any skill into the first page of the PDF file. There are 12 spaces to type in.
  2. Name and save the file to your computer.
  3. Print the game board and slide into write and wipe pockets for durability OR laminate them.
  4. Store in a large zipperd bag or colorful tray for easy access.
A fun Christmas tree learning game for kids to learn a wide variety of skills. Add to math and literacy centers for lots of fun and learning.

How to Play the Christmas Tree Four In A Row Game

Your students will catch on to the directions for this game very fast, especially if they have experience playing Connect 4! The object of the game is to be the first player to get four spaces in a row filled first either vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. This requires critical thinking and strategy.

Students will take turns choosing a space on the Christmas tree game board and solving the problem, reading the word, etc. If the student solves the problem or reads the word correctly, they’ll cover the space with their manipulative. Then it’s the next player’s turn.

They must think strategically in order to keep their opponent from achieving four in a row all while working to achieve four in a row themselves.

The first player to successfully get four game pieces in a row is the winner of that round. Students can then clear their game board and play again or switch partners. You can even use this as a review game and have them switch game boards to work on a different skill.

Along with math and literacy skill and critical thinking practice, students will also work on social skills such as cooperative learning and sportsmanship as they play the game with different partners or in small groups.

A free printable Christmas game for learning sight words and high frequency words.

Differentiation Ideas

Since this holiday-themed four in a row game is editable, differentiation is simple. You can use the same game board for all of your students but tailor the skills to fit the level they’re at. This helps all students feel equal. Once they know how to play the game, they’ll be successful in playing with different skills in the future.

You can also add a different element of fun to this game by having students use different types of game markers on the game board. You can use items such as mini-erasers, pom-poms, clear game markers, manipulatives, marshmallows, cereal, dry-erase markers, bingo dabbers, etc. (If using bingo dabbers, you will not be able to reuse the board).

A fun Christmas learning game for kids to play to learn high frequency words, sight words and math facts.

I think your students will love this editable holiday-themed activity. It has so many uses like a phonics activity, math practice, sight word skills, and reading practice! This will make your job easier and your students will be ready for their next grade in no time!

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