Encourage creativity and self-expression with this Free “I Am Not a Gingerbread Man” Writing Activity! This fun holiday writing prompt lets students imagine what they would be if they weren’t a gingerbread cookie, sparking imagination, descriptive language, and festive fun.
Perfect for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten, this free printable includes two differentiated writing pages with a gingerbread outline for drawing and decorating — a perfect December writing craft for your literacy center or bulletin board display.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
FREE PRINTABLE WRITING PROMPT
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Two writing templates: one with a simple gingerbread outline, one with full body
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Writing prompt: “I am not a gingerbread man. I am a…”
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Space for students to illustrate and write their response
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Optional author line for student name and display use
TEACHING IDEAS
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Use after reading The Gingerbread Man or other holiday cookie stories
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Create a class book of “Not a Gingerbread Man” pages
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Combine with craft supplies for decorating each student’s creation
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Display on a “Sweet Stories” bulletin board for the holidays
SKILLS COVERED
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Creative and descriptive writing
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Sentence construction and handwriting
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Vocabulary and story development
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Fine motor and art integration
WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS FREEBIE
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Engages students with a fun seasonal twist on creative writing
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Differentiated for various writing abilities
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Low-prep and great for whole group, small group, or centers
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Perfect December literacy activity to add to your gingerbread theme
EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY LESSONS
Pair this Free Gingerbread Writing Activity with the Gingerbread Thematic Bundle for a full week of literacy, math, and science learning that keeps students engaged and festive all season.
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