"Snow" by Uri Shulevitz

A beautifully illustrated book about a boy's excitement as he watches the first snowflake fall. 

"Bear Snores On" by Karma Wilson 

A delightful rhyming story about woodland animals finding shelter in a bear's cozy cave during winter. 

• Week 1: Winter Wardrobe Exploration

  • Discuss the importance of staying warm in winter.

  • Organize an outdoor activity where children learn to put on winter clothing independently.

• Week 2: Winter Sensory Play

  • Set up sensory stations outdoors with snow (if available) or ice.

  • Encourage children to explore different textures and sensations.

• Week 3: Snowball Team Play

  • Organize team-based snowball games that promote cooperation and teamwork.

  • Discuss the value of working together.

• Week 4: Winter Animals

  • Introduce children to animals that thrive in winter, such as penguins and polar bears.

  • Discuss how these animals adapt to the cold.

• Week 1: Winter Word Hunt

  • Organize an outdoor word hunt with winter-related words and pictures.

  • Encourage children to identify and match words with objects.

• Week 2: Snowy Storytelling

  • Use outdoor props like snowflakes and icicles to inspire storytelling.

  • Encourage children to create their own winter stories.

• Week 3: Winter Alphabet Walk

  • Take a winter nature walk, identifying objects and animals that start with each letter of the alphabet.

  • Enhance letter recognition.

• Week 4: Winter Song and Rhyme Time

  • Gather for an outdoor singing and rhyming session, focusing on winter-themed songs and rhymes.

• Week 1: Winter Yoga Adventure

  • Practice winter-themed yoga poses outdoors, incorporating animal movements and storytelling.

  • Enhance balance and flexibility.

• Week 2: Snowflake Dancing

  • Create an outdoor dance session where children imitate falling snowflakes and engage in creative movement.

  • Promote physical activity and imaginative play.

• Week 3: Winter Obstacle Course

  • Set up an outdoor winter-themed obstacle course with challenges like "icy rivers" and "snowy mountains."

  • Build gross motor skills and coordination.

• Week 4: Winter Animal Imitation

  • Encourage children to imitate the movements and actions of winter animals, such as waddling like penguins or hopping like rabbits.

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• Week 1: Snowy Counting and Sorting

  • Use snowflakes or winter-themed objects for counting and sorting activities.

  • Reinforce numeracy skills.

• Week 2: Winter Measurement Exploration

  • Set up outdoor measurement stations where children use non-standard units (e.g., twigs, pinecones) to measure snow depth.

  • Discuss concepts of more, less, and equal.

• Week 3: Winter Shape Hunt and Recognition

  • Continue the shape hunt, focusing on winter-related shapes and objects.

  • Practice identifying shapes.

• Week 4: Winter Patterns

  • Create outdoor patterns using natural materials like sticks and leaves.

  • Ask children to identify and extend the patterns.

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• Week 1: Winter Weather Observations

  • Continue discussing winter weather phenomena.

  • Encourage children to observe and document weather changes during outdoor activities.

• Week 2: Winter Nature Walk and Bird Watching

  • Take an outdoor nature walk to observe winter flora and fauna.

  • Focus on identifying local birds and their behaviors.

• Week 3: Winter Science Experiments

  • Conduct simple outdoor science experiments related to cold temperatures and ice formation.

  • Discuss the outcomes and observations.

• Week 4: Winter Animal Habitats

  • Explore outdoor areas where animals may seek shelter during winter.

  • Discuss how animals adapt to winter conditions.

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• Week 1: Winter Art Gallery

  • Create an outdoor art gallery displaying children's winter-themed artwork.

  • Encourage families to visit the gallery.

• Week 2: Snowy Art Creations

  • Use natural materials like twigs, leaves, and snow to create outdoor winter art installations.

  • Emphasize creativity and self-expression.

• Week 3: Winter Soundscapes

  • Listen to the unique sounds of winter outdoors and create an outdoor sound installation.

  • Use natural materials to generate different sounds.

• Week 4: Winter Dance and Music Showcase

  • Organize an outdoor dance and music showcase for families, featuring winter-themed performances.

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