Winter is such a magical time, isn’t it? I mean, who doesn’t love the glistening snow, the excitement of the season, and cozy days spent by the fire? For kids, winter is even more special. Winter is a time that is full of enchanting experiences waiting to be discovered. As educators, we’ve got this fantastic opportunity to tap into the enchantment of winter and infuse it into our lessons. This helps us to make learning a whole lot of fun and incredibly meaningful. Let’s dive into some winter activities that are inspired by what our kids adore to make our teaching engaging and unforgettable this season.
Winter Activities for ELA and Math
Looking for some hassle-free, super fun winter worksheets to keep your students engaged and learning all through those chilly months? Well, look no further! These Winter Solstice-themed worksheets are the perfect “print and go” activities for your classroom.
I’ve created 37 pages of winter worksheets covering all sorts of cool topics, from math to literacy. Talk about versatility!
What’s in the bag, you ask? Your learners will have access to all the wintery fun through crosswords, riddles, graphing, I Spy, and so much more!
The best part is that these winter worksheets are a breeze to use in your classroom. Whether it’s for small groups, winter math centers, literacy centers, early finishers, morning work, you name it! I’ve even thrown in a color version and a black and white version of some activities, so you can pick what suits you best.
Winter Activities Full of Jokes
Winter Jokes Cootie Catcher
Ready to add a little seasonal fun to your classroom?
The Winter Jokes Cootie Catcher is the perfect mix of fun and learning. Just what your students need during those chilly days!
It’s a unique winter activity that’ll have your students in stitches as they uncover the punchlines to a bunch of winter jokes while playing with their friends.
These cootie catchers are super low prep. Making them a lifesaver for those times when you need a quick winter activity for a substitute teacher or to fill some unplanned free time.
So, what’s inside this Winter Jokes Cootie Catcher?
- You’ll find a cootie catcher template loaded with 8 hilarious winter jokes that’ll keep your students giggling.
- There’s a directions page that explains how to fold and play with the fortune teller. It’s so easy! You’ll have your students up and running in no time!
Your classroom will be full of laughter. Your students will engage with each other during those long winter days. It’s a quick break from direct instruction, and your students will absolutely love the mental breather these fortune tellers provide. They make a great indoor recess activity too!
Coded Jokes
Another awesome and super fun literacy center to keep your students engaged and learning during the winter season is my Winter Coded Jokes. They’ll have your classroom buzzing with excitement!
This resource is a breeze to use – no prep needed. Just print it out, maybe laminate it for durability, and you’re all set for years of winter fun!
So, how do you dive into the laughter and learning? Start by reading the riddle. These jokes are seriously funny! Then, it’s time to put on your decoder hat and figure out the letters that spell out the answer. Finally, get ready to laugh because these jokes are bound to bring a smile to everyone’s face!
While your students are having a blast, they’ll also be honing their printing skills, decoding skills, reading, and predicting answers. It’s a learning party in one awesome center!
Engaging Winter Activity Through Writing
I was always looking for an engaging winter writing activity that would have my students excited about using their imaginations! So, I created just the thing – Winter Writing Comic Strips that’ll have students begging for more writing practice!
This winter writing project is all about unleashing their creativity in a “write your own” comic strip activity, and it couldn’t be easier. I’ve included pre-made clipart and speech bubbles, so your students just need to write their story and add some color to complete this winter-themed masterpiece.
These comic strips are versatile too! They’re perfect for your literacy centers during the winter months. They can even double as a show-stopping addition to your winter writing projects bulletin board. Talk about making a statement!
So, what’s in this winter wonderland of writing fun?
- You’ll find two colorful winter writing comic strips that are ready to go.
- I’ve also included black and white versions of the comic strips for those who love to add their own creative touch.
- You can choose between comic strips with clipart and without clipart, in case your students like to flex their artistic muscles.
- There are options for comic strips with speech bubbles and without speech bubbles, allowing for more or fewer words as needed.
- For those who want to personalize their comic strip a bit more, I’ve included versions with backgrounds and without backgrounds.
Plus, I’ve made a special winter writing comic strip for the crafty student who loves complete control over their masterpiece.
Your students get to practice their writing skills with this fun winter writing project. You’ll love that there are so many ways to differentiate for your students. Just pick the right page, print it out, and watch the creativity flow!
Winter Activities with Boom Cards
If you’re on the hunt for an engaging way to help your students level up their multiplication skills with a wintery twist, you’re in for a treat. I’ve built a deck of 50 Multiplication Winter-themed Boom cards that’ll make learning multiplication as fun as building a snowman on a winter day.
These cards have your students picking two numbers on snowballs, and when they multiply them together, they should get the exact product displayed on the snowman. What’s great is that this activity challenges your students and their multiplication fact knowledge in a new way. Instead of just answering the provided problem, they must use critical thinking skills to choose which numbers are needed.
Your students will not only learn but also get to practice and review their multiplication skills, all the way up to those tricky x12 times tables. Each of the 50 cards is decked out in a cool winter theme, making learning feel like a winter wonderland adventure.
Trust me; your students will love these snowman-themed multiplication challenges. Plus, you’ll love how they make learning math a breeze while keeping the brain gears turning!
Color By Code Winter Activities
Multiplication Winter Color By Code
I’ve got a fantastic solution for you that will help your students master their multiplication facts. We all know that math fluency takes practice, but let’s face it, endless drills can be a real snooze-fest. That’s where these Multiplication Winter Color by Code activities come to the rescue! They’ll have your students practicing their multiplication facts, and guess what? They’ll be having a blast while doing it!
These engaging multiplication practice and review worksheets with a cool winter color by code twist are the secret to helping your students become multiplication maestros. Learning math doesn’t have to feel like a chore. Especially when you’ve got these winter-themed multiplication coloring activities at your fingertips. They’re a teacher’s dream because they’re no prep. Just print them out, and you’re good to go. No more stressing about finding extra multiplication practice – these winter color by code worksheets have got you covered!
You’ll find a range of multiplication problems, from multiplying by 2 all the way up to 9. These winter color by number worksheets are the perfect addition to your math centers. They’re ideal for fast finishers or even as a whole class review. Your students will be solving problems in each section and coloring according to a code, revealing adorable winter-themed pictures as they go. It’s a math adventure and an art project rolled into one!
Sight Words Color By Code
Liven up learning sight words for your students this winter by using these 8 Winter color by code worksheets to keep your students actively engaged and having a ton of fun while practicing their sight words.
These worksheets are all about those crucial beginning primary sight words based on the Dolch sight word lists that form the building blocks of reading.
You might have students in your class who struggle with reading simply because sight words are their stumbling block. These worksheets make practicing, reviewing, and engaging with sight words an absolute joy. No more boring drills or dreary exercises. Learning becomes a delightful adventure!
These worksheets are incredibly flexible. You can use them as a fast finisher activity, set them up in your literacy center, assign them as an independent activity, have students work on them in groups, or even send them home as homework or extra practice. The possibilities are endless!
You’ll get eight pages of worksheets that your students will love to color. To make your life easier, I’ve also included eight pages of answer keys. It’s the perfect winter learning adventure that’s both fun and educational.
Winter Sudoku Puzzles
If you’re searching for a way to light up your students’ logic and reasoning skills this winter, look no further because I’ve got just the thing.
Winter Sudoku Puzzles are here to the rescue! With 25 picture Sudoku puzzles, these math activities are perfect for spicing up your centers, starting the day as morning work, giving your quick learners something to chew on, and so much more!
These Sudoku puzzles are designed as 4×4 winter math pages, making them super easy to prepare. You can even laminate them for repeated use, ensuring these winter math puzzles will be your trusty teaching sidekicks.
Now, here’s the key to getting the most out of these Winter Sudoku Puzzles. You need to show your students how to play!
Spend some time completing a few puzzles with them to help them grasp the vocabulary associated with Sudoku, like row, column, and 2×2 square.
These Winter Math Puzzles are perfect for a variety of classroom activities, from whole group solving to math talks to using them for brain breaks!
Winter Activities Sight Words Scoot
Winter is here, and let’s face it, the weather can be all over the place! So, if you’re on the lookout for a fantastic winter activity that’ll keep your students engaged and learning during this chilly season, this Winter Activities Sight Words Scoot is tailor-made for you!
If you’ve never tried “scoot” before, don’t worry. I’ve included clear instructions in the resource along with handy answer keys. It’s as simple as it gets because it’s no prep and it’s super easy to differentiate.
In this version of “Scoot,” students get to use a unique code printed on their answer paper to decode sight words from the Dolch sight word lists.
Each game comes with a recording sheet, 24 scoot task cards, an answer key, and comprehensive instructions!
That’s a total of four games, each designed to cater to various skill levels, and includes 96 game cards in all.
One of the things I love about this game is its simplicity. It’s quick to set up and easy to use. The students learn so much while playing it. It’s an excellent resource to have on hand, whether you need something for a substitute teacher or to fill in those 5-10 minutes before the bell rings.
You can switch things up with this game in so many ways. You could:
- Hide the task cards around the room for students to locate and answer, turning it into a scavenger hunt of words.
- Use them as an independent activity for fast finishers
- Incorporate them into your center rotations for a new twist on learning.
- Use them as flashcards for partner games – it’s a win-win for both fun and learning!
The possibilities are endless, and the fun keeps on coming with this game!
Winter Activities Increase Engagement
Winter offers a treasure trove of opportunities to ignite children’s enthusiasm for learning in ways that are not only educational but incredibly enjoyable. By incorporating these engaging resources into your lessons, you can kindle their curiosity, foster their creativity, and deepen their appreciation for the world around them. Teaching through the lens of winter becomes a gateway to share the sheer joy and wonder of the season with your students. So, go ahead, and embrace the magic of winter to make your lessons truly unforgettable and instill in your students a lasting love for learning.
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