Description
Rudolph is sick and Santa needs a reindeer to lead his sleigh! This fun descriptive holiday writing prompt that will become a cute display for December!
Your students will write a “Help Wanted” ad looking for a new reindeer. This activity includes directions, descriptive writing poster, everything you need for a “Show, Don’t Tell” anchor chart, a complete step by step flip book through the writing process,a teacher example, a job application page, bulletin board letters for display, and lined paper for published work. Keep your students engaged during December with this fun writing task!
A digital notebook version of this activity is also now included. Students can follow along with the writing process step by step and complete a job application and publish their writing on digital slides.
If you have any questions, please email me at jen@twolittlebirdsteaching.com.








Tanya M. –
This was a great resource for Christmas writing and it kept my students engaged.
Kris S. –
This is a fun way to write with students before the winter break. They enjoyed the topic and had fun thinking of creative and descriptive ways to hire a reindeer.
Kelly S. –
My students love this resource. It is engaging and a great way for them to learn.
Diana G. –
This was a great resource for Christmas writing and it kept my students very engaged. Thank you.
Made With A Smile –
This is just what I was looking for. It is the perfect level for my students. Thank you.
Allison B. –
We loved this writing activity. It was great that it was step by step for mine who are still struggling with the writing process.
Karissa D. –
My students had so much fun with this writing activity!
Breanna P. –
This was such a great addition to my holiday lessons.
Jenna Shevlin –
This was such a fun holiday activity…the kids loved getting to create their own!
Kelly C. –
This is very creative way to do a persuasive writing assignment. My student really enjoyed writing about what attributes would make a great reindeer.
Somer Days in Second –
Super fun and engaging activity that the students loved!
So Glad You Are Here –
This was a great holiday activity. I have used this both distance learning and in person and all groups have enjoyed it!
Carolyn W. –
This was a great unit that we added to our lessons.
Concetta C. –
These were very well done but super small print. I was hoping to use them while online in a session, but they make better home practice due to the visibility of the slides. That is probably what it was meant for. Great practice for the students!
Misty G. –
My students had so much fun creating their ads and I enjoyed seeing what they could produce!
Ashley – Tiny Minds in Primary –
Students loved this resource and they benefited from it.
Courtney Holdren –
Great product that made a big difference in my student’s learning!
Chalk and Coffee with Mrs Rod –
I was looking for a fun activity that students could do the last few days before break. This was perfect. I loved the ads the students created. Students also filled in the applications after choosing an ad to answer. The responses were fantastic!
Alexis H. –
This was a fun Christmas activity. I loved the craft to go with it.
Brittni S. –
I loved the format and the creativity it sparked in my classroom. Great for descriptive writing!