Gingerbread Week in Kindergarten

My Gingerbread Week Bundle has everything you need for reading, writing, and craft time — all in one easy download! Here’s how to make your Gingerbread Week truly unforgettable for your students.

Kick off each day by reading a different version of a gingerbread story. Compare the characters, settings, endings, and refrains to see how each version adds its own twist to the classic tale. The bundle includes anchor charts and sorting cards to make this activity interactive and engaging.

Don’t forget to review BME (Beginning, Middle, and End)! Use the included practice pages to help your students identify story structure and retell events in order. It’s a simple but powerful way to build comprehension before they start writing their own stories.

Speaking of writing, this is where the real fun begins. Invite your students to write their very own gingerbread stories using the differentiated book templates, rough draft pages, and directed drawings. They’ll love bringing their ideas to life — and you’ll love watching their confidence as writers grow.

Keep the creativity flowing with a few gingerbread-themed crafts. Whether it’s decorating a cookie, building a paper house, or designing a gingerbread character, these hands-on projects are sure to bring smiles to your classroom.

You can even transform your dramatic play center into a gingerbread bakery! Your students can pretend to bake, sell, and decorate cookies while making real-world connections through play. The printable signs and real-life photo props make this experience even more meaningful.

And of course, don’t miss the most-loved activity — the Gingerbread Disguise Project! Students will listen to the story, Gingerbread in Disguise and then design clever costumes to help their gingerbread escape being eaten. Pair it with trap-building challenges and other creative extensions to keep the excitement going all December long.

This Gingerbread Unit is packed with activities to fill your December with joy, laughter, and learning. Let’s make this Gingerbread Week one your students will remember forever!