Draw and Colour: A Creative ESL Christmas Activity. Draw and Colour: Encourage Creativity with a Holiday-Themed Art and Description Challenge
Draw and Colour: A Creative ESL Christmas Activity

Draw and Colour: A Creative ESL Christmas Activity
Looking for a fun and creative way to bring the holiday spirit into your ESL classroom? This Draw and Colour activity is a perfect opportunity for students to engage with the language while tapping into their artistic side. It combines drawing, description, and presentation skills, making it a versatile activity for all ages.
Draw and Colour
Instructions
In this Draw and Colour activity, students will create a festive holiday picture, such as a Christmas or New Year scene, and then describe their artwork to the class. It’s a fun way to practice speaking and vocabulary related to the holiday season.
Activity Steps
- Draw and Colour:
Ask the students to draw and colour a picture that represents Christmas or New Year. They can draw a Christmas tree, gifts, a snowy landscape, a New Year’s celebration, or any other festive scene they like. - Describe Your Picture:
Once they’ve finished drawing, encourage students to describe their picture. They can use sentences like, “In my picture, there is a Christmas tree with lights and presents underneath,” or “I’ve drawn a snowman wearing a scarf.” - Presentation:
Finally, students will present their picture and description to the class. This is a great opportunity for them to practice using descriptive language and speak confidently in front of their peers.
Conclusion
The Draw and Colour activity is a fantastic way for students to practice English in a creative and interactive way. By combining art with language skills, students will enjoy describing their holiday scenes and presenting them to the class. It’s a wonderful way to wrap up a lesson or even to celebrate the festive season in the classroom.
📥 Download and Print

DOWNLOAD THE PDF FOR FREE

📩 Want more free ESL grammar lesson? Share this post with other teachers and let us know how it worked in your classroom!
💬 What other grammar topics would you like? Drop your ideas in the comments!

More ESL Classroom Games & Activities on Christmas
Looking for more fun activities on Christhmas for your English class? Check out these ideas:
✅ ESL Speaking Games to improve fluency
✅ Grammar Board Games for practicing sentence structures
✅ Interactive Writing Activities for ESL learners
