12 Days of Christmas Writing Prompts (Free Printable)
12 Days of Christmas writing prompts add holiday cheer to learning.
Kids can color, reflect, and write their own festive wishes inspired by the classic song.
With Christmas approaching, it’s the perfect time to set aside regular lessons.
This printable Christmas activity makes writing fun and festive.
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12 wishes of Christmas writing activity
These Christmas free writing prompts are perfect for sparking creativity, and they pair beautifully with our 12 days of Christmas coloring pages.
While the prompts are crafted with elementary students in mind, even middle schoolers enjoy this festive twist on writing. It’s an easy way to blend learning with holiday cheer!
No need for elaborate setups, just grab some paper, crayons, and pencils, and you’re all set to begin this joyful writing adventure.
Whether in a classroom or at home, these Christmas writing prompts offer a delightful way to celebrate the season.
What’s included in the worksheet
The first page features the 12 Days of Christmas song, giving kids a chance to color and get into the holiday spirit.
Each following page highlights a day from the song with a fun image to color and the prompt:
“On the 1st day of Christmas, I wish for…”
Hand kids their crayons and pencils and watch their creativity come alive as they fill in each wish.
These prompts are a perfect way to bring the magic of the season to their writing.
Using Christmas writing activities in the classroom
Bring holiday spirit into your classroom with these 12 Days of Christmas writing prompts! This activity encourages creativity and enhances writing skills in a festive, engaging way.
Here’s a simple guide to get started:
Share the tradition and significance of the 12 Days of Christmas with your students.
Open with a conversation about what students would wish for if they received gifts over 12 days. This helps set a creative tone.
Explain how each prompt connects to a day in the song, complete with matching illustrations.
Let students observe the images and discuss how they relate to each day’s theme, adding some historical context if possible.
Guide students in brainstorming a mix of imaginative and realistic wishes for each day.
Have students complete each sentence with their own wish: “On the [X] day of Christmas, I wish for…”
Offer a small reward, like a holiday ornament, for the most creative wish to keep students motivated.
This writing activity is a joyful way to blend holiday spirit with classroom learning!
Additional Christmas-themed worksheets
Bring more holiday cheer into learning with these engaging activities:
- Christmas word search printable
- Christmas word scramble printable
- Free Christmas alphabet printables
- Christmas color by number printables
- Christmas counting worksheets
- Holiday graphing worksheets
- If I were a reindeer worksheet
The 12th day of Christmas is the feast of the three kings and is celebrated on January 6th.
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Books about the 12 days of Christmas for kids
Countdown to the holidays with these engaging 12 Days of Christmas books for kids! Each book offers a fresh take on the classic song, with playful retellings and heartwarming stories that celebrate the spirit of giving and holiday cheer.
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Last Updated on 8 April 2025 by Clare Brown