Sentence Scramble Christmas Fun- Cut and Paste Worksheets

Build sentence skills with a little holiday cheer. This Christmas sentence scramble gives young learners numbered word and picture cards to put in the right order to make a sentence. Then they move on to cut-and-paste pages where they order the words again on paper. It’s a ready-made literacy center for December that children can come back to again and again.

What’s inside

• Christmas word and picture cards, numbered to help with sentence building
• Cut-and-paste word work pages to match each sentence
• A guide sentence on each page for beginners
• 15 pages in a printable PDF, US letter size (8.5″ x 11″)
• Made for Pre-K, kindergarten, and homeschool

How to set it up

1. Print and laminate the word and picture cards so they last.
2. Cut along the dotted lines.
3. Have children arrange the cards in order to build a sentence.
4. Move on to the matching cut-and-paste sheet for more word work.
5. Beginners can use the sentence printed on each page as a guide.

Classroom tips

Store each sentence’s cards in a small bag or envelope so the center stays organized. Model one sentence with the whole class first, reading each word as you place it. Ask: “Does that sound right? Where does the capital letter go? What goes at the end?” Early finishers can read their sentences to a partner. At home, one sentence a day is a nice short practice before or after school.

Skills practiced

• Sentence structure and word order
• Reading simple sentences with picture support
• Capital letters and end punctuation
• Cutting and gluing

You’ll need scissors and glue or tape. A laminator is optional.

Frequently asked questions

What is a sentence scramble?
It’s an activity where the words of a sentence are mixed up, and children put them back in the right order to make a complete sentence.

What grade is this for?
It is made for Pre-K, kindergarten, and homeschool learners.

Does it need prep?
Just print, cut, and optionally laminate the cards. The cut-and-paste pages are print-and-go.