Are you looking for some winter thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about winter across all the curricular areas.
From literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme of winter. Check this list to explore some wonderful winter thematic unit ideas that can be used throughout this wonderful season of the year.
1. Winter Themed Literature Lists
A winter thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous winter themed stories. Here are just a few winter books.
Winter Literature List
Snowmen At Night: Caralyn Buehner
The Biggest Snowman Ever: Steven Kroll
Sneezy the Snowman: Maureen Wright
Snowballs: Lois Ehlert
The Mitten: Jan Brett
The Snowy Day: Ezra Keats
Animal in Winter: Henrietta Bancroft
Now It Is Winter: Eileen Spinell
Dream Snow: Eric Carle
Owl Moon: Jane Yolen
The First Day of Winter: Denise Fleming
The Snowman: Raymond Briggs
2. Winter Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a winter thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about winter. Check out this list!
Winter Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
Winter Writing Word Bank
“All About Winter” Classroom Book
“Winter Senses” Student Booklet
Winter Student Story
Winter Story Elements Graphic Organizers
Winter Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
Winter Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
Winter Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
Winter Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
Winter Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
Winter Sight Word Games
Winter Build a Word Game
3. Winter Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some winter mathematics centers and activities that you could use with your students. These activities could be used with lower elementary students, along with special education students depending on their skill level. Try one of these winter thematic unit math activities with your students!
4. Winter Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Winter is a great season to begin the study of the four seasons with your students in both the curricular areas of science and social studies. There are several winter activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Winter Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Winter Writing Word Bank
“Winter Senses” Student Booklet
“Weather Watcher” Classroom Book
“The Four Seasons” Informational Writing Text
Winter Weather Conditions Study
Winter Artic Animals Student Reports
Make Ice Cream with Snow or Ice
Winter Map Skills: Which countries or continents have snow?
Geography of the North Pole
Winter Holidays Study
5. Winter Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Who does not love to see beautiful winter art projects? Students will love to create winter themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in the winter theme. Look of these ideas for you!
Winter Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Snowman at Night Art Project
Snowman Chain Art Project
Winter Tissue Paper Hat & Mittens
Paper Cutting Snowflakes
Winter Chalk Drawing
Winter Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
Winter Counting Google Slides
Winter Build a Word BOOM Cards
Winter Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
Winter Patterns BOOM Cards
Grab your Free, Winter Roll & Cover Math Card Games Here!
In summary, there are many engaging winter thematic unit ideas. You and your children can explore the units with books, centers, and activities. Whatever theme you choose your students will have a wonderful time discovering with the literature and activities you choose.