Lesson plans to engage students during the winter season


image of book in front of snow

Winter-Themed Book Adaptations

A list of children's books about winter that make for great student-published books and projects.

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Writing How To's

Write and share how-to books or videos for your favorite winter activities.

diary of a snowflake lesson

Diary of a Snowflake

Have students persony a snowflake and write diary entries about its life.

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Harmonious Haiku

Since all haiku need to contain a kigo, or season word, write winter-themed haiku poems.

The Shape of Things

The Shape of Things

Read Dayle Ann Dodd’s The Shape of Things and create your own winter-themed version.

image of polar park designs

Design a Polar Park

Students design enclosures for animals that live in the polar regions, to reflect what they have learned about animal habitats and characteristics.

image of moose interview

Interview a Polar Animal

Students research the characteristics, adaptations, and habitat of a polar animal and share their findings in a question and answer session with the animal.

Hibernation Hotel lesson plan

Hibernation Hotel

Students learn details about a specific animal’s hibernation and design a hotel room with everything the animal needs for a successful hibernation.

Animal riddle

Animal Riddles

Students research an animal seen in winter and create a riddle to showcase their knowledge and engage other students in the natural world.

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Create a Creature

Students apply what they have learned about animal characteristics and adaptation to create an new creature adapted to cold weather.

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