$4.97
Bring a little holiday magic into your classroom with this Gingerbread Craft and Writing Activity — a hands-on, literacy-rich project that’s perfect for December! Students will love creating their very own gingerbread house craft from a lunch bag, then choosing from three fun writing prompts to complete the activity.
This resource combines creativity, fine motor practice, and writing skills into one festive project. Students can color, cut, and assemble their gingerbread house pieces, then glue them to a lunch bag to make an adorable standing craft. The finished product makes a perfect bulletin board or classroom display that showcases each student’s unique writing and personality.
✨ Includes 3 Styles of Writing:
Narrative: The Gingerbread Man Ran Away – retell or create your own gingerbread adventure!
Informational: How to Build a Gingerbread House – practice sequencing and procedural writing.
Opinion: If I Lived in a Gingerbread House – spark imagination and creative thinking.
This activity works beautifully for literacy centers, whole-group writing lessons, or early finisher projects. The mix of art and writing keeps students engaged while reinforcing key writing standards such as sequencing, using transition words, and expressing ideas clearly.
What’s Included:
Gingerbread house craft templates
Writing templates for 3 genres
Step-by-step directions for easy prep
Bulletin board display ideas
Whether you’re looking for a holiday writing project, a winter bulletin board idea, or a gingerbread-themed literacy activity, this craftivity will be a classroom favorite!
Perfect for: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade
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Lacey House (verified owner) –
Perfect for my crafty kid!
Rena (verified owner) –
I am sure this was an excellent purchase for my grandson.