All those fabulous Nutcracker projects created in pre-k/kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade, 3rd & 4th grade, and 5th & 6th grade left some students extra time at the end of class. So I prepared a variety of worksheets and activities to keep them occupied if they finished early.
Activities that I created – Download them all for FREE:
MAZE
The favorite for the older kids was a maze that I hand-drew:
WORD SEARCHES
There were four levels of word searches. The first two were created for 1st & 2nd grade, the easiest one having words that only go horizontally. The words come directly from the stories of the Nutcracker that I told them. Each of the word searches come with a solution key!
The word searches for the older kids also had a glossary that could be printed on the back.
COLORING WITH SHAPES
Some children also enjoyed completing the shape coloring page that I created for the preschoolers.
Activities from subscription sites:
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Nutcracker Cut-out Puzzle (Weihnachtsbild Ergänzen Nussknacker)
KiGa-Portal had a simple puzzle to cut out and paste the missing parts of the nutcracker. Unfortunately, the link is no longer active.
Twinkl had some nice color-by-number activities.
I Spy (Weihnachtsbaum)
Another favorite was this “I Spy” Christmas Tree. Unfortunately, the site is currently under reconstruction. Hopefully it will be up and working again soon!
German in the Afternoon Activities 