Make your December lessons fun, festive, and language-rich with this Plan a Christmas Party Project-Based Learning (PBL) activity! Students work together to plan, organize, and present their very own holiday party while practicing English speaking, vocabulary, and teamwork skills.
Working in small groups, students will brainstorm ideas, “shop” for food, decorations, and games using a set budget, and justify their choices in English. Finally, they’ll present their completed party plan to the class. It’s the perfect holiday-themed project for ESL, EFL, and ELL classrooms that encourages communication, creativity, and collaboration!
What’s Included
- Teacher directions and setup page
- Student brainstorming worksheet
- Budget planning sheet
- Printable Food, Decorations, and Games shopping cards
- “Just for Fun” imaginative add-on cards
- Presentation prompt questions
- Blank party invitation template
Language Focus
- Vocabulary: food, party supplies, decorations, winter & holiday words
- Grammar: would like to, going to, there is / there are, because
- Skills: speaking, listening, teamwork, negotiation, and presenting in English
Students Will
- Use English to brainstorm and make group decisions
- Practice giving reasons for their choices
- Design a creative, realistic Christmas party plan
- Confidently present and explain their ideas to the class
Why Teachers Love It
- Engaging, holiday-themed project for December
- Encourages authentic communication and critical thinking
- Perfect for teamwork, budgeting, and creative expression
- Low-prep and ready to print — perfect for end-of-term ESL lessons
Pair It With
For even more festive learning, pair this project with Christmas Vocabulary Flashcards from Hot Chocolate Teachables — a fun way to introduce and review seasonal words before students begin planning their party.
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This Plan a Christmas Party project is a creative, communicative way to bring the holiday spirit into your ESL classroom — no prep required! Just print, group your students, and let the Christmas fun begin.
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The Ultimate ESL Christmas Project: Plan a Holiday Party Together
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