December Practice Pages to Keep Learning Steady and Stress Free

December is one of the most joyful yet unpredictable teaching months of the entire year. Concerts, themed days, assemblies, family events, travel, and a short countdown to winter break can quickly interrupt routines. Even with the best planning, schedules shift and students feel the excitement of the season.

To help keep learning steady and meaningful, I created two sets of December practice pages designed for both primary and upper elementary grades. These pages offer skill review, seasonal engagement, and simple structure that supports your math and literacy block all month long.

The best part is that everything is ready to print and use whenever you need support during a busy week.

December Printable Practice Pages for Grades K to 2

This set includes math and literacy practice that strengthens number sense, place value, shapes, addition and subtraction, phonics, writing, grammar, and reading skills. The pages use gentle winter and holiday themes that keep students motivated while still reinforcing essential standards.

Teachers often use this set for

• Morning work

• Centers

• Independent tasks during small groups

• Early finisher choices

• Homework

• Sub plans

There is also a full set of JPEGs which makes it simple for assigning them digitally or pulling them up to work through together on the screen.

Try it free
You can sample the K-2 December pages HERE to see if they are a good fit!

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December Practice Pages for Grades 3 to 5

Upper elementary students also benefit from consistent review in December. This set provides practice with multi digit operations, fractions, problem solving, reading comprehension, grammar, and writing. Each page supports skills students need to keep fresh before heading into the long winter break.

Teachers often use this set for

• Spiral review

• Skill checks

• Independent practice

• Small group reinforcement

• Classroom holiday packets

• Emergency plans in a hectic month

December Practice Pages resource

Try it free
You can sample the 3-5 December pages HERE to see if they are a good fit!

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Why These Pages Work So Well in December

December often brings a mix of excitement and interruptions. These pages help steady the classroom by providing

• Predictable routines that support focus

• Standards based review in a friendly seasonal format

• Easy options for days with schedule changes

• Meaningful work that students can complete independently

• Support for teachers who need quick to use practice

You can slide these into morning tubs, weekly folders, substitute plans, centers, or winter packets so that skills stay fresh and learning time remains productive.

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More December Ideas to Support Your Classroom

If you are planning your month, these December posts may help

• Staying on Track with Teaching in December
  

• Gingerbread Themed Learning
  

• Holidays Around the World Work
  

Each post includes simple ideas to keep lessons meaningful during a busy month along with activities that connect beautifully with your December practice pages.

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Ready to Explore the Practice Pages

Both sets of December printables give you structure, consistency, and skill support all month long. Whether you teach primary or upper elementary, you will find pages that help maintain learning without added planning or pressure. The free sample pages will help you see exactly how these fit into your classroom routine.