Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Feliz Navidad – Fun Learning Activities for a Christmas Countdow


Feliz Navidad – Fun Learning Activities for a Christmas Countdown

Hi friends!

Welcome back to our Christmas countdown series here on Printables by Janille – Teaching Fun for Kids! So far, we’ve explored Silent Night, Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, Silver Bells, Away in a Manger, Deck the Halls, Joy to the World, and Jolly Old Saint Nicholas. Today, we’re celebrating a bilingual favorite: Feliz Navidad by José Feliciano. This lively carol is perfect for spreading holiday cheer, and I’ve included crafts, reading lessons, and math activities for Preschool through 6th grade.

The History of Feliz Navidad

Feliz Navidad was written and first recorded by José Feliciano in 1970. Its simple, joyful lyrics—“Feliz Navidad, próspero año y felicidad”—have made it one of the most popular Christmas songs worldwide. Feliciano combined English and Spanish in a way that makes the song easy to sing for children and adults alike, celebrating joy, togetherness, and the holiday spirit.

This song has become a bridge between cultures, introducing children to Spanish phrases while encouraging multicultural appreciation. It is commonly sung in schools, homes, and public events, often accompanied by decorations, music, and holiday celebrations that reflect both Latin American and English-speaking Christmas traditions.

Craft: Merry Holiday Banner

Materials Needed:

  • Red, green, and white construction paper

  • Scissors

  • Glue or tape

  • Markers or crayons

  • String or yarn

Instructions:

  1. Cut construction paper into triangles or rectangles for banner pieces.

  2. On each piece, write “Feliz Navidad” or “Merry Christmas” in large letters.

  3. Decorate with markers, crayons, or stickers.

  4. Attach each piece to a string to make a banner.

  5. Hang it across a doorway or wall for a festive touch.

Worksheet/Visual Idea:

  • Provide a printable banner template with dotted letters for tracing.

  • Include spaces for students to color and decorate each piece.

Reading & Literacy Lessons

Preschool:

  • Trace “Feliz Navidad” on dotted letters.

  • Practice saying “Feliz Navidad” while clapping to the beat.

Kindergarten:

  • Sight words: “Feliz,” “Navidad,” “joy.” Highlight them on a lyric sheet.

  • Read aloud: “Feliz Navidad, próspero año y felicidad.”

1st Grade:

  • Phonics focus: Identify “f” in Feliz and “n” in Navidad.

  • Write the first line neatly on lined paper.

2nd Grade:

  • Vocabulary: Define “próspero” and “felicidad,” and use each in a sentence.

  • Draw a picture showing a festive holiday scene from the song.

3rd Grade:

  • Sequencing: Cut out the song lines and put them in order.

  • Writing prompt: “Write 3–4 sentences about how you celebrate Christmas or another holiday.”

4th Grade:

  • Poetry study: Identify repeated phrases in the song and discuss rhythm.

  • Rewrite one line in your own words while keeping the meaning.

5th Grade:

  • Analyze imagery: How does the song create a sense of joy and celebration? Write a paragraph.

  • Compare Feliz Navidad to another bilingual Christmas song in 2–3 sentences.

6th Grade:

  • Cultural discussion: Why is it important for children to experience music in different languages?

  • Journal prompt: Write about a holiday tradition from another country that you’d like to try.

Visual/Worksheet Ideas:

  • Tracing sheets for Preschool/1st grade

  • Lyric sheet with highlighted sight words for Kindergarten

  • Sequencing cards and writing prompts for 2nd–6th grades

Math Lessons – Feliz Navidad

Preschool (Counting and One-to-One Correspondence)

  1. Count 1–5 triangles on the banner.

  2. Count 6–10 triangles.

  3. How many triangles are red?

  4. How many triangles are green?

  5. Point to 3 triangles and count them.

  6. Clap for each triangle you see (1–5).

  7. Touch each triangle and count aloud.

  8. Count 5 triangles in a row.

  9. Add 2 more triangles to the banner. How many now?

  10. Draw 4 triangles and count them.

Kindergarten (Sorting and Tallying)

  1. Sort 10 banner triangles into red and green. How many of each?

  2. Tally the number of white triangles.

  3. Tally the number of triangles with decorations.

  4. Draw 3 groups of triangles and count each group.

  5. Count how many red triangles are on top.

  6. Count how many green triangles are on bottom.

  7. Add the two groups together.

  8. Circle all white triangles and count them.

  9. Draw 5 more triangles and count the total.

  10. Color 7 triangles and leave the rest blank.

1st Grade (Addition & Subtraction)

  1. 4 + 5 = ___

  2. 3 + 6 = ___

  3. 7 + 2 = ___

  4. 5 + 5 = ___

  5. 9 + 1 = ___

  6. 10 – 3 = ___

  7. 8 – 4 = ___

  8. 6 – 2 = ___

  9. 7 – 5 = ___

  10. 9 – 6 = ___

2nd Grade (Addition, Subtraction, Word Problems)

  1. 12 + 5 = ___

  2. 15 – 7 = ___

  3. There are 10 triangles, 3 are removed. How many remain?

  4. 8 + 6 = ___

  5. 14 – 9 = ___

  6. 7 + 7 = ___

  7. 13 – 4 = ___

  8. There are 16 triangles, 5 are red. How many are green?

  9. 9 + 8 = ___

  10. 20 – 6 = ___

3rd Grade (Multiplication & Introduction to Division)

  1. 3 × 6 = ___

  2. 4 × 5 = ___

  3. 6 × 2 = ___

  4. 7 × 3 = ___

  5. 8 × 2 = ___

  6. 12 ÷ 4 = ___

  7. 15 ÷ 3 = ___

  8. 18 ÷ 6 = ___

  9. 9 × 2 = ___

  10. 5 × 5 = ___

4th Grade (Division, Multi-Step Word Problems)

  1. 24 ÷ 4 = ___

  2. 36 ÷ 6 = ___

  3. 18 ÷ 3 = ___

  4. 48 ÷ 8 = ___

  5. 30 ÷ 5 = ___

  6. There are 32 banner pieces for 4 rooms. How many per room?

  7. If 5 triangles fall from 25, how many remain?

  8. 60 ÷ 10 = ___

  9. A banner has 24 triangles divided into 3 rows. How many per row?

  10. 72 ÷ 8 = ___

5th Grade (Word Problems & Multiplication)

  1. Each triangle has 3 decorations. 8 triangles = ___ decorations

  2. 5 triangles × 4 decorations each = ___

  3. 7 triangles × 6 decorations each = ___

  4. 9 triangles × 2 decorations each = ___

  5. If 12 triangles have 5 decorations each, total decorations = ___

  6. 3 groups of 7 triangles = ___

  7. 4 groups of 6 decorations = ___

  8. There are 10 triangles × 3 decorations each = ___

  9. 8 triangles × 7 decorations each = ___

  10. 15 triangles × 2 decorations each = ___

6th Grade (Fractions, Ratios, Multi-Step Problems)

  1. 12 triangles: 3 red, 9 green. Fraction red = ___

  2. Ratio red:green = ___

  3. 18 decorations: 6 gold, 12 silver. Fraction gold = ___

  4. 24 decorations: 8 gold, rest silver. Ratio gold:silver = ___

  5. If 3/12 triangles are red, how many are green?

  6. 1/4 of 16 decorations = ___

  7. 2/3 of 18 triangles = ___

  8. If 5 red triangles are added to 10 green, new ratio = ___

  9. 12 ÷ 3 = ___ (fraction interpretation)

  10. There are 15 triangles, 5 red, 10 green. What fraction are green?

Wrapping Up

I hope your kids enjoy crafting, reading, and counting along with Feliz Navidad! Each week in our Christmas countdown series, we’re making learning hands-on, festive, and fun. Stay tuned for the next post, where we’ll explore another classic Christmas carol with activities for every grade.


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