Save the Gingerbread Men is an engaging literacy resource for grades 1st–5th that combines persuasive writing, point of view, and creative thinking through a fun gingerbread theme—perfect for winter or holiday lessons 🍪

Designed to be teacher-friendly and flexible, this resource works well for whole-group instruction, small groups, writing centers, or seasonal projects.

Included activities support multiple skill levels and differentiation, making it easy to use across a wide grade span:

What's Included:

• Brainstorming list helps students generate ideas and plan their arguments before writing
• Point of view poster clearly introduces and reinforces the concept of perspective in an age-appropriate way
• Persuasive writing activity guides students to convince others why the gingerbread men should be saved, building opinion writing skills aligned with early writing standards
• Variety of writing templates allows teachers to choose the best format for their students’ needs, from simple responses to more detailed compositions
• Gingerbread craft adds a hands-on component that boosts engagement and creates a strong connection between writing and creativity

Ideal for teachers searching for gingerbread writing activities, persuasive writing for elementary students, point of view lessons, or seasonal literacy resources for grades 1st-5th.