The holiday season is hectic, and as a French teacher, you want your students engaged without spending hours prepping. That’s why we’ve rounded up 7 no-prep French Christmas activities that are fun, educational, and perfect for Core French classrooms. Each activity can be printed or used digitally, making your holiday planning quick and stress-free.
1. Christmas Chat Mat – Speak About Noël
Encourage conversation and vocabulary practice with this ready-to-use chat mat. Students can:
Practice holiday vocabulary (sapin, cadeaux, Père Noël, bûche de Noël).
Respond to sentence starters and prompts in pairs or small groups.
Build confidence in speaking without the need for additional prep.
Christmas Chat Mat – Speak About Noël
This activity is perfect for bell work, fast finishers, or speaking stations, and works for all levels of Core French students.
2. Christmas Question du Jour Cards
Start your class with short daily prompts to practice speaking or writing in French. Questions include:
Quel est ton dessert préféré à Noël?
Qu’est-ce que tu veux pour Noël?
Quelle chanson de Noël aimes-tu le plus?
No prep is required—just print or share digitally—and students get consistent exposure to holiday vocabulary.
3. Christmas Ornament Craft
Get students crafting while using French vocabulary. Each student completes prompts like:
Pour Noël j’aime manger…
Mon film de Noël préféré est…
They color, cut, and assemble personalized ornaments to decorate the classroom. Quick, fun, and no prep needed beyond printing templates.
4. Letter to Santa Craft
Students write a short French letter to Père Noël using vocabulary prompts, then decorate a pennant:
Encourages writing practice and creativity.
Perfect for beginners who focus on short sentences and key vocabulary, and for more advanced students who can write longer messages.
This activity is ready-to-go—just print and distribute!
5. French Christmas Escape Game
A team-based activity that practices vocabulary while building collaboration skills:
Students solve 7 festive puzzles to “save Christmas.”
Focuses on reading, decoding, and French Christmas vocabulary (sapin, cadeaux, bougie, Père Noël).
Ideal for beginners but fun for all levels.
Everything is ready-to-go with teacher notes, answer keys, and student lock sheets included.
French Christmas Escape Game
6. Christmas Paper Quilt / Coloring Squares
Combine vocabulary, writing, and art in one activity:
Students create quilt squares with festive illustrations, French sentences, or coloring pages.
Use pre-made squares for instant setup or blank templates for original sentences.
Display on a bulletin board for a collaborative classroom project celebrating both language and holiday spirit.
This project is no prep beyond printing and works for all levels.
Christmas Paper Quilt / Coloring Squares
7. Strasbourg Marché de Noël Virtual Field Trip
Bring real-world French vocabulary and holiday culture into your classroom without leaving your desk:
Students explore the Strasbourg Christmas market online.
Label decorations, foods, and crafts in French.
Optional writing or speaking extension: Describe what they see or share their favorite part in French sentences.
This activity pairs perfectly with other vocabulary-focused resources and is ready-to-use for all levels.
Why These Activities Work for Busy Teachers
All activities are printable or digital, requiring minimal prep.
They engage all levels of Core French students.
Students practice vocabulary, speaking, writing, and reading in fun, festive ways.
Many activities double as classroom decorations, saving even more time.
These 7 no-prep French Christmas activities let you bring the magic of Noël into your classroom without extra stress. From chat mats and crafts to escape games and virtual field trips, your students will learn, create, and celebrate while you enjoy a little peace of mind.
🎄 Get your FREE French Christmas cards here — ready for students to color and personalize!