Brrr! Winter is on its way, and what better way to welcome the season than with a delightful story, creative snowmen, and a flurry of fun learning activities?
The First Day of Winter by Denise Fleming is a charming read-aloud that follows a child building a snowman with a little help from a friend. With its playful, repeating text and growing collection of snowman decorations, this story is perfect for practicing sequencing, counting, and comprehension while celebrating the magic of winter!
I’ve created a resource filled with literacy, writing, science, math, and creative activities to bring this adorable story to life in your kindergarten, first grade, or second grade classroom.
Let’s Discover Winter!
There’s more to winter than snowmen!
A colorful What Happens in Winter? anchor chart and an informational mini reader introduce students to winter weather, plants, animals, and seasonal changes.
Students will discover how some animals hibernate or migrate, why trees lose their leaves, and how winter looks different depending on where we live.
A comprehension check and a half-page quick check make it easy to review what students have learned.
Let’s Play and Learn!
Who doesn’t love a snowman game?
Students can roll a die to dress their snowmen, travel along a winter-themed game board, and practice addition with two Roll and Score partner games.
There’s also December calendar practice, winter vocabulary, adjectives, parts of speech, and a word search to keep those little minds busy!
A Blizzard of Activities, One Flexible Resource!
One of my favorite things about this resource is the variety of activities teachers can choose from. Use a few pages to complement your read-aloud, create literacy and math centers, or enjoy several days of winter-themed learning.
I’ve also included teaching suggestions, learning objectives, and helpful tips to make planning easier.
So grab your favorite winter read-aloud, gather your little snowman builders, and get ready for some SNOW much fun!
Whether your students are watching snowflakes fall or dreaming of a snowy winter day, these activities bring the excitement of the season right into your classroom.
Happy Winter Teaching!
Michele
First Grade Hip Hip Hooray
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