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Preschool Winter Ideas and Free Preschool Winter Guide

Welcome to our Preschool Winter Guide, designed to spark the imagination and curiosity of your little learners during this enchanting time of the year. Winter offers a wonderland of opportunities for hands-on exploration, imaginative play, and skill-building activities. Let's dive into some popular winter themes and topics to create memorable and educational experiences for your preschoolers. Below, you can find some of our favorite winter themes for preschoolers, as well as a free printable copy of our winter inspiration guide.

Winter Clothes & Staying Warm

The weather is starting to get chilly and in lots of places it will start to snow. It's important to teach your students about how we can stay warm during those colder months. Exploring different types of clothing is a great way to talk about cold weather with our students.

Introduce your preschooler to some new winter vocabulary related to winter clothes, and accessories. This season it will be important to know about hats, gloves, winter boots, and scarfs. What other items do your students need to stay warm?
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Hibernation and Migration

The weather is getting colder which means we have to dress warmer. But, what happens to all of the animals? The beginning of winter is a great time to introduce hibernation and migration to your young learners. Try your hand at building a den with this free printable Build a Bear Den STEM Activity!

Learn about birds that stay in your area during the winter. Create bird feeders to attract feathered friends.and engage in bird watching activities.

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Free Printable STEM Activity

Snow and Snowmen

Winter wouldn't be complete if we didn't talk about snow and snowmen. If you are lucky enough to live somewhere it snows then you can do a ton of hands-on activities to explore this fun theme. 
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Winter Outside Activities

The winter is a great time to get outside and do some really fun activities like sledding, snowboarding and ice skating. Encourage your students to try a new activity that they've never tried before. Take a walk in your neighborhood, and go on a scavenger hunt to find some fun winter items to display in your classroom!

Arctic Animals

There are so many fun animals that we get to teach preschoolers about but some of my favorite include arctic animals. Walrus, caribou and polar bears are just some of cool animals we can teach preschoolers about. What is your favorite?
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This featured activity can be found inside our Arctic Animals and Ice Activity Pack!

Penguins

Penguins are one of the cutest animals around, I think it might be the waddle that makes them so cute. What do you think? There is so much to learn about penguins from their habitat to what makes them a unique kind of bird. Download your own free copy of our free Penguin Research Station here.
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Hot Chocolate

Winter wouldn't be complete without at least one cup of warm hot cocoa. Winter is the perfect time to teach your students more about this fun holiday treat. 

You can find some fun Hot Chocolate Ideas on our Sweet Treats Theme Planning Page, including this Hot Chocolate Dramatic Play Pack!
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Winter Weather

Winter weather can be very unpredictable from snow, and blizzards ice storms. There might even be a rare warm day. It's a great time to explore how different parts of the world have different winter weather. Explore the changes in weather that come with winter. Create simple weather charts to track temperature and precipitation, engage in experiments to understand freezing and melting, and discuss how animals adapt to winter conditions. This topic combines science, math, and critical thinking.

Movies and Popcorn

We tend to spend a lot more time indoors in the winter months, which makes it the perfect time to visit a movie theater or create your own. Explore all the fun snacks that you can eat, too!
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More Tips for Winter Learning:

  • Winter Books & Storytelling: Cozy up for winter-themed storytelling sessions. Read books that explore the magic of winter, and encourage children to act out stories through dramatic play. Enhance language development and spark creativity through the power of narratives.
  • Sensory Exploration: Incorporate sensory bins with fake snow, ice cubes, or cold water for hands-on learning experiences.
  • Outdoor Adventures: When possible, take learning outdoors to experience the sights, sounds, and textures of winter.
  • Collaborative Projects: Encourage teamwork with collaborative art projects that showcase the beauty of winter.
Winter is not just a season; it's a treasure trove of educational opportunities waiting to be uncovered. Embrace the chill, ignite curiosity, and watch as your preschoolers embark on a journey of winter wonders. ❄️

Free Winter Themes & Inspiration List


Choose a Theme:

A-E
All About Me
Apples
Arctic Animals and Ice
Around the World
Birds
Camping
Caterpillars & Butterflies
Circus
Clouds Wind Rain
Construction & Building
Deck the Halls
Dental Health
Dinosaurs
Earth Day & Recycling

Easter
F-M
Fall Leaves & Trees
Family & Home
Farm
Father's Day
Fire Safety
Flowers & Bees
Fourth of July
Friendship & Kindness
Fun in the Summer Sun
​Gingerbread & Sweet Treats
Growing Fruits & Vegetables (Gardening)
Halloween
Insects
Library Fun
Medieval Fantasy & Fairy Tales
Mother's Day
Movies & Popcorn
N-R
New Years
Nocturnal Animals Day/Night
Nursery Rhymes
Ocean Animals Under the Sea
Outer Space
Penguins
Pets
Picnics
Pirates and Tropical Island
Police
Pond Animals
Post Office 
Pumpkins
Rainbows
Robots
Rocks Dirt & Mud
S-Z
Santa and His Helpers
Scarecrows, Crows, & Corn
Snakes
Snow & Snowmen
Spiders
Spring Cleaning
Squirrels and Acorns
St. Patrick's Day
Transportation
Turkeys & Thanksgiving
Valentines Day
Winter Clothes & Staying Warm
Winter Sports
Woodland Forest Animals
Worms, Snails, Slugs
Zoo Animals

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