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OT Designed Winter Themed Activity_Craft Fine Motor
Created by a paediatric occupational therapist, this low-prep, fun, hand-on and skill-building activity helps children build and practice important fine motor and problem solving skills through a sensory play activity. Children can use warm water with droppers or spoons to melt ice and rescue hidden objects and animals. The activity is easy to adapt for different skill levels, making it perfect for preschool, kindergarten, special education, therapy sessions, and early years classrooms. What’s I
PreK - 3rd
Basic Principles, For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Sleigh Ride Fun! A Language Arts and STEM Lesson
Songs and stories about sleigh rides are everywhere...but lots of our young learners have no idea about what a sleigh really is! This lesson provides a short summary of a sleigh, a brief fictional story about a sleigh ride, and a short non-fiction article about sleighs. Each reading passage has a quick quiz to go with it! After reading the selections, students complete a Venn diagram comparison activity. Included is a STEM activity where students can create, evaluate, and modify a sleigh. T
2nd - 4th
Engineering, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RI.3.1
, W.3.8
+2
Snow Science - The Best Winter Mineral
★ ★ Snow Science: The Best Winter Mineral ★ ★
There are many misconceptions and little known facts about snow. In this "Snow Science" activity, students will take a 10 question quiz and follow a four page webquest of reading, pictures, and video to research and analyze their findings. Great, high interest activity for winter! Includes answer key.
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About This Unit:
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4th - 8th
Science
Snow Day: Research + Project
★ Snow Activity Bundle: Research and Project ★
The purpose of these projects are for students to work research the science of snow and to design and plan their own "Dream Snow Day"!
This bundle contains two products for 20% off the original price. Check out the individual products for more information: Snow Science: The Best Winter Mineral and Plan Your Dream Snow Day Project
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3rd - 6th
General Science
Christmas STEM Challenges & Activities - Winter Party Stations December Holidays
These Christmas, Holiday, and Winter STEM / STEAM activities are perfect to engage your elementary engineers in December! Three STEM Challenges and one Bonus Brainbuilder are provided and can be completed as stations or in isolation. Perfect for Winter Party Stations and the weeks leading up to Winter Break! Includes the following LOW PREP STEM Challenges:Santa's Parachute (drag and gravity)Shelf for the Elf (engineering shelves)Tallest Tree (cup towers)Bonus Brainbuilder: Gingerbread Escape (zi
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Snowman STEM Winter Math & Science - Fun After Winter Break Activity -Winter SEL
The perfect after winter break activity is here! The Snowman Stretch Winter STEM Challenge combines winter math, science and STEM in a hands-on snowman activity where kids design, build, and test the tallest snowman or the one with the greatest volume or surface area while applying real math, science, and SEL skills. It's an ideal winter math or STEM activity to smooth the transition coming back to school after Winter Break! ⛄️ Activity OverviewIn this winter STEM activity, kids work
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+5
Winter STEM Activities & Challenges (January) - Animals, Hibernation, Sledding
These winter themed STEM and STEAM activities are perfect to engage your elementary engineers in January! Three STEM challenges and one Bonus Brainbuilder are provided and can be completed as stations or in isolation. Includes the following LOW PREP WINTER STEM ACTIVITIES:Sledding Ramp (Inclined Planes)Hibernation Station (Animals in Winter)Snowball Structure (3D solid Marshmallow Towers)Bonus Brainbuilder: Snowflake SymmetryIncludes the following components for EACH CHALLENGE:Detailed Lesson Pl
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+6
Winter STEM & Science - After Winter Break Activity - Back from Winter Break Fun
The Frozen Fortress Winter STEM Activity is a perfect before or after winter break activity where students design and build a marshmallow fortress wall that meets specific criteria for area and stability, and then test its strength against a snowball fight! ❄️ OverviewIn this engaging Christmas STEM activity, students design and build a fortress using marshmallows (or sugar cubes, paper blocks, or other materials) to meet criteria for area, height, and stability. After construction, they te
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Reindeer Christmas STEM & Science Activity - Fun Winter Break Holiday Party Game
This hands-on reindeer fun Christmas game blends Christmas STEM fun and plenty of laughter! In the Reindeer Relay Challenge, kids design reindeer antlers, explore Christmas science concepts like stability and balance, and compete in a hilarious relay race that’s perfect for December activities, a Christmas party, and winter break fun! 🎯 OverviewIn this engaging, Christmas STEM activity, kids use a criteria and constraints list to design reindeer antlers capable of carrying reindeer food
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
Groundhog Day STEM Groundhog Day Science Groundhog Day Art & Shadow Activities
Celebrate Groundhog Day with a hands-on STEM challenge that’s creative & educational! Perfect for grades 2–8, this activity combines science, art, and engineering & math to explore the fascinating world of light and shadows. Students will love experimenting with angles and distances to create groundhog shadows, while adding a unique twist with “street art” shadow tracing. What’s the Groundhog Graffiti STEM Challenge all about?Students work individually or in teams to: Design and manipulate
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Visual Arts
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
After Winter Break Activity - Fun Winter STEM & Science - Back from Winter Break
This back to school after winter break STEM and science challenge is perfect for re-engaging students and team building before or after winter break! ❄️ Winter STEM Challenge OverviewIn the Snow Scoop STEM Challenge, kids design, build, and test snow scoops that can clear a “snowy path” or collect the most snow. With options to measure success by capacity or time-to-clear, this winter STEM activity keeps students focused and motivated during those high-energy days after break — or even before t
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Animals in Winter Sorting (Migrate, Hibernate, Adapt) - Cut & Paste Activity
In the Montessori approach, studying animals during winter aims to enhance children's understanding of animal adaptations, behaviors, and the natural world while also developing their observational, critical-thinking, and language skills. This Animals in Winter Sorting is a cut-and-paste activity. Identify and classify the animals that hibernate, migrate, or adapt for winter. Verify the classification using the control chart. Glue the animals onto the blank chart. This set includes: 21 pictures
PreK - 1st
Biology, General Science
15 Animals of Antarctica Montessori 3 Part Cards & Information
Antarctic Animals Nomenclature Cards - 3-Part Montessori Printables Explore the fascinating wildlife of Antarctica with these comprehensive 3-Part Montessori nomenclature cards! These nomenclature cards are designed to help students develop their vocabulary and critical thinking skills while learning about the fascinating animals of Antarctica. Use them in your Montessori classroom to support continent studies and expand your students' knowledge of the natural world. This printable set includes:
K - 3rd
Biology, Reading
Also included in: Antarctica Continent Montessori Bundle
Day Before Winter Break Activity - Last Week Before Christmas Break - SEL & STEM
The Sled & Slope or Santa's Sleigh & Slope STEM Challenge keeps kids engaged before winter break! It's a hands-on winter science and engineering activity that brings together STEM and SEL skills, perfect for your last week before Christmas break or first week back after winter break. In this Winter STEM activity, kids design and build a sled or sleigh and ramp that can transport “people” or “gifts” the greatest distance possible. They’ll use creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork to test
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Arctic Animals Sorting Mats | Land, Air, and Water Habitats | Preschool Science
Arctic Animals Sorting Mats | Land, Air, and Water Habitats | Preschool & Kindergarten Science Invite young learners to explore the Arctic through hands-on, meaningful play with this Arctic Animals Sorting Activity. Using only realistic images, children learn to identify, name, and sort Arctic animals by where they live and move— land, air, or water. This activity supports early science concepts while building vocabulary, critical thinking, and classification skills in a developmentally appr
PreK - 1st
Earth Sciences, Environment, Marine Science
Arctic Animal Number Puzzles 1–10, 11-20 | Preschool Fine Motor & Counting
🧩 This Arctic Animal Number Puzzle Activity is a hands-on, low-prep resource designed for preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, and early elementary learners. Children build number-sequencing puzzles labeled 1–10 or 11-20 to reveal realistic Arctic animal images. This engaging activity supports number recognition, counting, problem-solving, and fine motor development, making it an excellent addition to math centers, small groups, or independent work during an Arctic or winter unit. 📦 What’s Includ
PreK - 1st
Numbers, Other (Science)
Snowman Cup Stacking | Visual Discrimination & Building Task Cards | Winter STEM
Build, stack, and match with this Snowman Cup Stacking Visual Discrimination and Building Activity! Children study the task cards and recreate each snowman tower using stacking cups, carefully matching both the structure and snowman faces shown on the cards. This hands-on winter activity strengthens early STEM skills, visual discrimination, and fine motor control while keeping children fully engaged in playful learning. Perfect for preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten classrooms. ✨What’s Includ
PreK - K
Other (Science)
Christmas Light Clothespin Activity | Pine Branch Fine Motor & Task Cards
Bring your holiday fine motor center to life with this Christmas Light Clothespin Activity! 🎄✨ Children clip colorful Christmas light bulbs onto a real or faux pine branch while copying each task card, building hand strength, coordination, and patterning skills in a fun, hands-on way. Simply print the task cards and light bulb cards (laminate if desired for durability), attach the light bulb cards to clothespins, and provide a pine branch for clipping. Students look at each task card and recre
PreK - K
Other (Math), Other (Science), Visual Arts
Gingerbread House Magnetic Tiles
Bring creativity to life with this easy-to-use Magnetic Tile Imaginative Play Set! Designed specifically to fit standard magnetic tiles these printable pieces turn your classroom or home play area into an endless world of storytelling, building, and hands-on exploration. Simply print, cut, and tape the pieces onto your tiles—no special tools required! Perfectly sized for a seamless fit, these add-ons instantly elevate your math center, dramatic play area, STEM station, or free-choice time. Your
Not Specific
Engineering, Geometry, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.3
, CCRA.L.5
+1
Winter Activities, Christmas Activities, Logic Puzzles, Sub Plan, Middle School
Winter Holiday Activities and Logic Puzzles for Middle School! No prep except to print and copy, or assign on Easel! This packet of eleven activities includes a variety of logic puzzles and other challenges: one reindeer games logic puzzle, one Christmas logic puzzle, one New Year’s logic puzzle, one temperature logic puzzle, one cryptogram with winter holiday words, one word search based on the cryptogram words, one grid matching activity, one elf grid drawing sheet, one 9-piece square puzzle,
6th - 8th
General Science, Informational Text, Other (Math)
CCSS
RI.6.8
, RI.7.8
, RI.8.8
Also included in: Year Round Logic Puzzle Activities for Middle School!
Parts of the Sea Otter Life Cycle: Montessori Nomenclature 3 Part Cards Facts
Suitable for preschool, kindergarten, and Grades 1–3 students, the Sea Otter Life Cycle and Parts of a Sea Otter printable offers a variety of Montessori-inspired hands-on activities that can be used for individual quiet shelf work, centers, or small group lessons in homeschool or classroom settings. Use this resource with clear true-to-life images and photographs to create hands-on sea otter activities for your students or for exploring marine mammals and preparing work for your Winter Unit and
PreK - 3rd
Biology, Science
CCSS
W.K.7
Also included in: Mammal Life Cycle Anatomy: 3 Part Cards Diagrams Facts Montessori Bundle
Magnetic Tile Christmas Tree Decorating Cards | STEM Fine Motor Activity
Bring hands-on holiday fun to your STEM and fine motor centers with these Magnetic Tile Christmas Tree Decorating Cards! Teachers print the cards (laminate if desired) and supply children with 3 triangle magnetic tiles to build a Christmas tree. Students then choose a card and decorate their tree using the items shown—such as cut-up pipe cleaners, small bells, magnetic bingo chips, and more. This engaging activity promotes fine motor strength, creativity, spatial reasoning, color matching, probl
PreK - K
Other (Math), Other (Science)
STEM Activities + Read Alouds - Winter Christmas Holiday Snow Picture Books
These 5 WINTER themed STEM activities supplement engaging read alouds and are designed to encourage students to think like inventors, promoting collaboration and creative, “outside the box” thinking.Each mini-lesson pairs a read aloud or picture book with a low prep STEM / STEAM / Maker Activity, either for students to complete independently or with a small group.INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:5 Read Alouds + STEM / STEAM / Maker / Art Activities:The Snow Thief – “Snow Scooper” ActivityThe Gift of Words
1st - 5th
Engineering, Science, Visual Arts
Christmas STEM Christmas Science - Candy Cane Christmas STEM Challenge Activity
Looking for fun Christmas STEM activities that mix candy canes, science, engineering, and math? The Candy Cane Calamity Christmas STEM Challenge is a hands-on favorite that turns Christmas science into holiday fun! Kids will design and test creative packaging to safely “mail” their candy canes, making this one of the most engaging Christmas STEM and candy cane activities of the season. Perfect for your December activities, Christmas party, or winter classroom centers, this challenge blends STE
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Measurement
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
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