December Sub Plans for Pre-K ELA

The December ELA lesson plans for preschool include:

“December ELA Sub Plans” Binder or Folder Cover

• This adorable cover can be at the front of your folder or binder! The back cover is also included so you can put together a polished binder.

“December ELA Sub Plans” Binder Spines

• These spines will work if you put your plans in a 1″, 1.5″, or 2″ binder so you can choose what size works best for your organization… you’re the boss!

Table of Contents

• A list of everything that is included in the December lesson plans so you can have a reference at your fingertips.

Note to Teacher

• This note to YOU explains what you need to do to get the sub plans ready. Basically, you just need to print, copy, etc!

• These print-and-go thank-you notes are Santa themed! They are a half page so you can save on paper and ink.

• This substitute notes form gives your sub a space to write students who did well, those who struggled, what they didn’t get to, and any additional notes. Perfect to be sure you know just how the day went. It also includes the fun ornament theme!

• These punch cards make a great behavior incentive for JUST when there is a sub- a.k.a. when students may need a little more help! These will do the trick! They offer a great extrinsic reward… in addition to the intrinsic rewards of fun and engaging monthly themed activities.

Copies for Students List

• A clear layout of what you, a staff member, or the sub will need to copy for the students for the entire day.

December ELA Lesson Plans for Preschool Checklist

• This is where you let the sub know which lessons to use for the day. You can check a box to let them know to use ALL the lessons for a full day of plans, OR you can check individual lessons you would like used during your ELA block.

ELA Lesson #1- Letter Writing Practice with J, K, and L

• Students will practice writing the letters J, K, and L and identify objects that use their sounds. Christmas themed!
• Includes lesson plan & 3 worksheets
• You can choose to use the worksheets all at once or over several days!

ELA Lessons #2 Rhyming: Sounds -ELL and -OCK

• Students will do a cut-and-paste activity to practice rhyming! They will find words to match “BELL” and “SOCK” to keep up the Christmas theme.
• Includes lesson plan & 1 page of cut-out cards and 2 pages for students to sort and paste them.
• You can choose to use the worksheets all at once or over several days!

Christmas Tracing and Writing Lessons

• Students will trace Christmas items and write a sentence to accompany their picture
• Lesson plan and 3 trace and write pages included
• You can choose to use the worksheets all at once or over several days!

Writing Lesson & December Writing Prompt: My Pet Reindeer

• Students will write and draw a picture about if they had a pet reindeer.
• Lesson plan and writing/illustration pages included.
• You can choose to use the worksheets all at once or over several days!

Writing Lesson & December Writing Prompt: My Dream Present

• Students will use their imagination to come up with their DREAM Christmas present. They will then draw a picture of it inside Santa’s bag!
• The writing and illustration page is included.
• You can choose to use the worksheets all at once or over several days!

Sequencing Lesson

• Students will put the pictures of “How To Decorate a Christmas Tree” in order.

Comprehension Questions

• This page contains some suggested questions you can ask your students to spark conversation about the book(s) you are reading with them.
• Also includes an illustration page for students to illustrate their responses to the comprehension question

Christmas CVC Practice Mats

• These CVC word mats are perfect for students to practice reading CVC words (3 letter words with a consonant, vowel, consonant such as dog, cat, leg)
• Includes five mats, one for each vowel. Both color and black-and-white versions are included!

“The Gingerbread Man” Sight Words Game

• Students will practice their sight words with a FUN and engaging sight words game! A game board, dice (to fold and glue), game pieces, and game cards are all included.
• Your kids will want to play it over and over! It is a great way to practice skills all month long.

Christmas Alphabet Memory Game

• This alphabet memory game will help students practice letters and their sounds. All the words in the game are Christmas themed!

Christmas Tree Art Activity

• The Christmas tree art activity is a lot of fun! Students will decorate the Christmas tree on the outside, and draw and color the presents on the inside! The lesson plan is also included.

Answer Keys & Worksheet Guides

• Answer Keys and Worksheet Guides are included for ALL student worksheets in the December lesson plans so that you can quickly and easily check their work.

WHAT HAVE PEOPLE SAID ABOUT OUR SUB PLANS PREVIOUSLY?

“Used these plans yesterday and had great feedback from the sub in my room. They were very grateful for the detailed instructions and the kids were highly engaged all day! Thank you so much!!”

“I have purchased several sets of emergency sub plans, and they just never fit my needs. These, however, are just what I’ve been looking for! Easy prep, easy for the sub to follow! I recommend this to anyone needing emergency plans.”

“I love this resource!! It was so easy to get ready for a sub because I would just open up my Math Sub binder and choose a few activities for the day!! Thanks so much!!”

“Y’all… this is LIFE CHANGING!! I can’t tell you the time and money I’ve spent looking for resources to leave for my students when I’m out. As a first year teacher, the struggle is real with the PD’s and testing requiring me to be absent. There’s SO much to use here! I purchased this just yesterday for a planned absence I had today and was able to create a packet of relevant resources for my sub to assign. Took no time at all and it’s super easy to navigate. I can’t wait to print it all and get my tub ready. The organizer tabs are also an extra convenient bonus. No more will I have to worry about the stress of sub planning. This will literally last me a lifetime. Thank you Wife Teacher Mommy!! “