Winter is such fun theme for a unit study. Winter can sometimes be explored inside or out and there is so much to be learned about it. Whether it’s arctic animals and ice or snowmen. Whether you have 10 feet of snow or none at all. These are some of our favorite winter themed ideas including literacy, math, arts & crafts, science, sensory and more.
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Winter Theme: Literacy
- The Sneezy Snowman from The Primary Pack
- Snowball Names Fine Motor Literacy Activity from Fun-A-Day!
- Sparkly Snow Sensory Writing Tray from The Imagination Tree
- Mystery Mitten Letter Sound Game from Growing Book by Book
- There Was An Old Lady Who Swollowed Some Snow Activity from Teaching Heart
- Snowball Throw Alphabet Game from Mom Inspired Life
The Snowy DayGoodbye Autumn, Hello WinterOver and Under the Snow
Winter Theme: Math
- How To Make A Snowman To Measure Snowfall from Preschool Toolkit
- Preschool Winter Math – Counting Snowballs from Fun-A-Day!
- Build A Snowman Clock from The Stem Laboratory
- Snowman Fine Motor & Counting Activity from 123Homeschool4Me
- Snowflake Fractions from Royal Baloo
Winter Theme: Arts & Crafts
- Magic Masking Tape Snowflake Painting For Kids from Crafty Mama in ME
- Marshmallow Stamping from Play Create Explore
- Paper Plate Snowman Craft from Easy Peasy and Fun
- Stunning Sparkly Icicle Craft from Kids Craft Room
- Coffee Filter, Straws and Pasta Snowflake Craft from I Heart Crafty Things
Winter Theme: Science
- How Do Penguins Stay Dry? Penguin Feathers Science Experiment from Raising Little Superheroes
- How Do Arctic Animals Stay Warm In Icy Water? from I Can Teach My Child
- Fizzy Ice from Toddler Approved
- Crystal Snowflake Ornaments Science Made With Borax from Little Bins for Little Hands
Winter Theme: Sensory
- Ice Is Nice Arctic Ice Melt from Little Bins for Little Hands
- Water Beads and Ice Activity from The Educators’ Spin On It
- Mini Polar Sensory Bin from Mom Inspired Life
- Popping Snow {Auditory Sensory Activity} from 3 Boys and a Dog
Our Favorite Winter Theme Books:
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Once your child’s creativity is sparked with this fun activity, take it a step further with these engaging resources:
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The Biggest Snowman EverSneezy the Snowman
Animals in Winter (Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science)
Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter
Winter Dance
The Story of Snow: The Science of Winter’s Wonder (Weather Books for Kids, Winter Children’s Books, Science Kids Books)
Little Critter: Just a Snowman
Snow Birds
Pete the Cat: Snow Daze (My First I Can Read)
Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening
Hello, World! Arctic Animals
The Snowy Day (Picture Puffin Books Book 1)
Un Dia de Nieve (Spanish Edition)