Santa’s Missing Hat: A Fun Christmas Play for Kids. A Creative Classroom Activity to Celebrate Christmas
Santa’s Missing Hat: A Fun Christmas Play for Kids
Santa’s Missing Hat: A Fun Christmas Play for Kids
The holiday season is a time for creativity, fun, and festive activities. One way to engage students during Christmas time is with a fun classroom play: Santa’s Missing Hat. This short, humorous play not only brings holiday cheer but also encourages students to think critically and respond to a storyline. Plus, it’s a great way for students to practice their English comprehension and speaking skills in a fun, festive setting.
The Story of Santa’s Missing Hat
CAST:
- Storyteller
- Santa
- Mrs. Claus
- Elves
- Rudolph
- Reindeer
STORYTELLER:
It’s December 24th, Christmas Eve. All the presents are wrapped and in Santa’s sleigh, but something is wrong.
SANTA:
I’ve put on my red suit. Now where’s that hat? Well, I’ll have to go without it.
MRS. CLAUS:
You can’t go out without a hat. You’ll catch a cold!
SANTA:
What can I wear?
MRS. CLAUS:
Look in your wardrobe.
STORYTELLER:
Santa looks in his wardrobe. What will he find?
SANTA:
I could wear my cowboy hat.
ELVES:
No, Santa! It will blow away!
SANTA:
How about my magician’s hat?
MRS. CLAUS:
No, your little white rabbit might escape!
SANTA:
What about my sunhat?
ELVES:
No, Santa! It’s nighttime!
SANTA:
I wonder if the reindeer have seen my hat. I’ll call them.
STORYTELLER:
Santa calls the reindeer to the house.
SANTA:
Have you seen my hat?
REINDEER:
No, Santa!
SANTA:
A reindeer is missing. Where’s Rudolph?
ELVES:
Over there! And what is he wearing on his nose?
SANTA:
That’s my hat! Rudolph, come here!
STORYTELLER:
Rudolph comes over to Santa.
SANTA:
Rudolph, why are you wearing my hat on your nose?
RUDOLPH:
My nose was cold and turning blue, so I borrowed your hat to keep it warm.
SANTA:
Ho! Ho! Ho! We can’t have our Rudolph with a blue nose! Keep my red hat. I’ll wear my footy hat this year.
Comprehension Questions
After performing or watching the play, students can answer the following questions to test their comprehension:
- When does Santa get dressed in his red suit?
Answer: On Christmas Eve. - What did Santa lose?
Answer: His hat. - Why did Mrs. Claus tell Santa not to go out without his hat?
Answer: Because he would catch a cold. - List the three types of hats Santa tried on.
Answer: A cowboy hat, a magician’s hat, and a sunhat. - Why did Rudolph borrow Santa’s red hat?
Answer: Because his nose was cold and turning blue. - Which hat did Santa decide to wear on Christmas Eve?
Answer: A footy hat. - Think of a new title for this play and write it down.
Answer: (Student’s creativity – examples: “Rudolph’s Hat Adventure,” “Santa’s Hat Trouble”)
Extension Activity
After answering the questions, students can engage in a creative drawing activity. Ask them to draw the present they would like to receive from Santa this Christmas. This activity not only lets students express their ideas but also connects to their imagination and wishes for the holiday.
Conclusion
This Santa’s Missing Hat play is a great classroom activity for younger students. It fosters creativity, promotes teamwork in a role-play setting, and helps students practice English in a fun, interactive way. After watching or participating in the play, students can reflect on the storyline and answer questions to enhance their understanding. Plus, the added drawing activity lets students get even more creative! A perfect way to wrap up the holiday season in your classroom.
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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
