This post contains affiliate links of products I recommend. Read my full disclosure statement. Engaging, hands-on learning for them, and detailed daily lesson plans for you! This snow unit for kindergarten and first grade is full of science, math, reading, writing and art activities. They’ll have SNOW much fun! Day 1: What is Snow? In […]
If you don’t have any snow outside to build a snowman, you can still make an adorable one inside! This How to Build a Snowman Writing Activity is a fun way to practice how-to writing this winter. All it takes to make this six-page booklet is only one sheet of paper. Let me show you […]
All bears hibernate during winter, right? Not quite! Polar bears don’t hibernate in winter. In fact, male and non pregnant female polar bears stay active all winter long. Pregnant female polar bears, however, do build a den where they birth and raise their cubs for the first three months of their lives. Challenge students to […]
Take a trip to the Arctic without leaving the comfort of your classroom. Just add these polar bear videos for kids to your polar bear unit this winter! They’re great to use for centers or to reinforce learning. I’m going to start with the one that I think, hands down, will be your students’ favorite! […]
Here’s a free winter writing craft that’s perfect to do on a snowy day or as a way to welcome the season. Hang the completed crafts together in the hallway or on a bulletin board with the title, “Welcome, Winter!” for a beautiful wintry display! Materials Construction paper Winter writing prompt paper Craft templates (optional) […]
Penguins love to toboggan, or slide, on their bellies. It’s faster and not to mention more fun than waddling along the ice all day. Here are two penguin STEM activities about tobogganing to get your students creating and building this winter. They’re perfect for young learners just getting started with STEM. Both STEM challenges use […]
This post contains affiliate links of products I recommend. Read my full disclosure statement. I love the idea of making books for students to record their learning. When studying polar bears or Arctic animals, this easy-to-make polar bear paper bag book craft does just the trick! Materials 3 white paper lunch sacks stapler 3 two inch […]
This post contains affiliate links to products I recommend. Read my full disclosure statement. Here’s a fun, no-bake recipe for these easy polar bear cookies. All you need is four ingredients and a few minutes to make them! Polar Bear Cookie Ingredients cream filled cookies (Mega Stuffed or Double Stuffed Oreos work best) mini marshmallows mini […]
When I taught public school, our school used the Four Blocks Literacy Model for reading and writing. The four blocks are guided reading, self-selected reading, writing, and working with words (phonics). One of the activities both my students and I always enjoyed was simply called “Making Words”. Students were given a big word (which was […]
Friday is art day around here and with temperatures in the single digits last week, what better art project to make than a snowman?! I’m so excited to share this textured snowman craft with you. The snowman looks so real that you almost feel like it’s made of snow! Materials: Construction paper or cardstock (Colors: […]