Christmas Activities for Students
These Christmas activities are for students in grades 2 to 6 and run in a single classroom. Plan on 60 to 90 minutes for the 15 Missions, or split them across two class periods. Students play in small teams of three or four, with one tablet or device per team.
Missions
1. Spot the Festive Find! (PHOTO)
Winter magic is all around you — can you find it? 🎄✨ Look around your classroom and find your favorite winter holiday decoration. It could be a snowflake, a string of lights, a paper chain, or anything that feels festive and fun! Snap a photo of it and share your discovery with the group!
100 points
2. Snowflake Superstar (PHOTO)
Every snowflake is one-of-a-kind — just like you! Grab a single sheet of paper and a pair of scissors, then fold and cut your way to a stunning paper snowflake. Once your masterpiece is ready, hold it open or lay it flat and snap a photo to show off your snowy creation!
200 points
3. My Winter Tradition (TEXT)
Every family celebrates the season in their own special way — and that's what makes it so magical! 🌟 Share your favorite winter tradition or holiday celebration from your family or culture. There are no wrong answers here, just your story!
150 points
4. Desktop Snowman Builder (PHOTO)
Time to get creative and build a teeny-tiny snowman using only what you can find at your desk! Stack erasers, crumple paper balls, use tape rolls, pencil caps — whatever you've got. Once your frosty friend is finished, snap a photo of them standing next to a ruler or pencil so we can see just how small (but mighty!) they are. No snow required — just imagination!
200 points
5. Say It in Any Language! (VIDEO)
Winter greetings come in SO many beautiful languages — and it's your turn to teach one! 🌍✨ Record a 15–20 second video confidently sharing a winter holiday greeting in any language you know or want to try. It could be 'Feliz Navidad,' 'Hanukkah Sameach,' 'Sheng Dan Kuai Le,' or any other — say it loud, say it proud, and spread the joy!
400 points
6. Paper Chain of Cheer 🎄 (PHOTO)
Paper chains are a classic holiday decoration — and now it's your turn to make one! Using strips of paper and tape or glue, create a chain with at least five links. Mix up the colors and patterns to make it as festive as possible, then stretch it out or hang it up and snap a photo of your masterpiece. The more links, the merrier!
400 points
7. Winter Animal Fact Attack! (PHOTO)
Find a winter animal — spot one in a book, on a classroom poster, or even a real one outside the window! 🐻❄️ On a sticky note or scrap of paper, write ONE cool fact about how that animal survives winter (think hibernation, migration, or a special adaptation). Then snap a photo that shows BOTH the animal AND your handwritten fact at the same time. Science + detective skills = unstoppable!
400 points
8. Cozy Winter Moment (VIDEO)
Winter is all about those warm, snuggly moments — and now it's your time to shine! 🍫❄️ Perform your best 'cozy winter moment' in a video up to 25 seconds: sip an imaginary mug of hot cocoa, wrap yourself in a pretend blanket, or curl up by a make-believe fire. Be as expressive and dramatic as you can — the cozier (and sillier), the better!
400 points
9. Decoration Detective! (TEXT)
Time to put on your detective hat! 🔍 How many winter holiday decorations can you spot in the entire classroom? Look high and low — windows, walls, shelves, the door, everywhere! Count every single one, then type your total as a number. (Heads up, teacher: update the accepted answer to match your classroom's decoration count before launching this Mission!)
400 points
10. Cards from the Heart (PHOTO)
Think of someone who helps make your school amazing — a custodian, librarian, lunch aide, or office superstar. Grab some paper and write them a warm holiday card that includes their name and a personal message straight from your heart. Add a little decoration to make it shine, then snap a photo of your finished card. Spread some winter kindness! 💛
400 points
11. Holiday Runway Realness (PHOTO)
It's time to strut your stuff — holiday style! 🎄✨ Raid your bag, desk, and coat hook for anything festive you can find: a cozy scarf, a sparkly headband, holiday stickers, a fun pin, or even a paper crown you craft on the spot. Style yourself into the most festive winter look possible using only what you have at school right now, then strike your most confident holiday pose for a photo. Own that runway!
400 points
12. Winter Laugh Factory (VIDEO)
Step into the spotlight and become a winter comedy legend! 🎤❄️ Write your very own original winter riddle or joke — something you made up yourself or put a fresh twist on — then record a video (up to 30 seconds) delivering it to the camera with your best stand-up comedian energy. Give that punchline all the flair you've got!
500 points
13. Freeze Frame: Winter Holiday Tableau (PHOTO)
Team up with 2–4 classmates and create a living tableau — a completely frozen, silent scene of a winter holiday moment! Choose a tradition to bring to life: lighting a menorah, decorating a tree, building a snowman, sharing a festive meal, or any celebration your group loves. Strike your poses, hold perfectly still, and snap a photo where every single teammate is visible in the frame. This takes teamwork, creativity, and some serious negotiation skills — so huddle up and make your scene shine! 🎄✨
550 points
14. My Winter Bucket List (PHOTO)
Dream big this winter! ❄️ Grab a piece of paper and write down ONE thing you really want to do this winter break — make it personal and specific to you! Add a quick doodle or two around it (a snowflake, a star, whatever feels wintery), then snap a photo to show it off!
500 points
15. Kindness in Action! (VIDEO)
This is the big finale — and it's all about YOU and the goodness you're putting into the world! 🌟 Record a video (up to 30 seconds) where you look straight into the camera and teach your classmates about one specific act of kindness you've done — or plan to do — for someone this week. Tell us what it is, why you chose it, and how you think it'll make that person feel. Speak with heart, speak with confidence, and let your kindness shine!
500 points
How to run it
- Copy the template. Click "Copy this template in Goosechase" and log in or sign up. You get your own copy with every Mission on this page.
- Invite people with the join link. Share your join link so players can join from any web browser or mobile device.
- Play. Start the game. Players complete Missions to earn points, and the leaderboard shows who is winning.
