Warm Up With These Winter Resources
Winter is filled with highs and lows for students and teachers. In terms of highs, both can look forward to watching snowfall and playing in it with family and friends. Additionally, the winter may also result in a snow day or two! In terms of lows, winter means bundling up in many layers, spending more time inside, and getting sick. One similarity in the highs and lows involves being cold! Thus, students need exciting and enjoyable lessons to help energize them! Thankfully, students can warm up with these winter resources to stay nice and toasty while showing how much they know!
Build a Snowman Classroom Management Game
Since students spend so much time inside during the winter, they can get a bit antsy. While they do not mean to misbehave, it can be hard to contain so much energy. From indoor recess to not running outside after school, little bodies are struggling to sit in a chair and focus! Thus, this classroom management game is perfect to use. Teachers and students will decide a behavior focus and choose a class reward. Then, as students show positive behavior, the class will add on moveable parts to build a snowman! Truly, students will have so much fun as they build their snowman for making positive choices.
Winter Resource: Kindness Board
Teachers LOVE to have updated bulletin boards. However, updating them can be a huge task! Thankfully, this low prep, easy-to-make bulletin board is perfect for the winter season. Even better, it can be done on a door or a wall. It will be the perfect way to build a classroom community and spread kindness. In order to get students involved in the design aspect, they can write or draw an act of kindness. When looking for ways to warm up with these winter resources, this is the perfect resource to use! Students will feel all warm and happy inside as they are surrounded by caring, supportive classmates.
Winter Classroom Party Pack
Students love a good party! However, it can be tough to give up instructional time. Thankfully, this resource combines a party and educational activities! There are six complete station activities that are all low prep and easily organized/managed. In order to incorporate a variety of interests, there is a science experiment, treat, writing activity, STEM challenge, and a fun game! In order to ensure the party is a blast, there are directions, pennant banners, photo props, and invitations included! Students will never forget your winter party with this resource! You might also like this party planning blog post.
How to Build a Snowman Winter Writing Activity & Craft
Whenever snow is expected, students are excited to build a snowman. However, it can be hard to predict how much snow will arrive each winter. Whether or not students live in an area with enough snow, everyone can make this paper snowman! Even better, it means that students have a published piece of writing. They will use graphic organizers in order to ensure they do not leave off a critical step of building. Ultimately, this craft even creates an adorable hallway decoration.
When students warm up with these winter resources, they will be so excited for the winter season. While students may struggle with having to stay inside, these resources will help them enjoy time in a warm classroom.
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