Winter is here, and we are all trying to re-energize after the holidays. One of the ways I dive into winter with glee is to embrace all things winter wonderland with snow activities, snowmen books, snowflake crafts, and so much more. This list of more than 50 winter activities for preschoolers will keep your preschool class exploring, even if they are stuck inside at recess!
Snow and Ice Activities for Preschool
I say I love the snow, but I only really love it when it shuts our little island down, and we are all forced to take a few days off and literally chill out. What I am saying is I am a terrible Canadian who has become soft when it comes to snow since moving to the West Coast. That little admission aside, I do love exploring snow and ice with preschoolers. It’s so much fun to see them connect science to their own lives.
Ice Fishing
Snowmen, Snowflakes, and Other Winter Crafts
Crafts help children develop fine motor skills, and when offered with flexible boundaries, they help children tap into their creativity too.
Melted Snowman Craft
Colorful Paper Towel Snowflakes from Toddler Approved.
Snowflake Resist Art from Fun At Home With Kids
Coffee Filter Snowflake Craft from Red Ted Art
Easy Snowflakes from Hands On As We Grow
Winter Circle Time Lessons
These lessons all include fun winter books and more.
Snowman Song ( Free printable lyrics)
Ten on A Sled Circle Time Lesson
Winter Sensory Play
Squish, splash, and dig into a winter theme with these ideas.
Work on making shapes and learning the shapes of letters with this fake snow writing tray, it’s perfect for your literacy center!
This snowballs and snowflake sensory play activity from Fantastic Fun & Learning is great for any weather.
Footprints in the Snow Play Dough Play
Winter Math Activities
I love teaching math, maybe because I hated learning it. There are so many ways to make math fun, here are a few for your winter classroom.
Don’t Slip Off The Snowflake Math Game
Snowflake Matching ( Free Printable)
Snowman Mini- Eraser Math Cards
Winter Books
Here are a few different winter book round-ups for you!
ARE YOUR FAVORITE WINTER ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOLERS ON THIS LIST?
If not, I’d love to hear what yours are and invite you to check out all our winter ideas for preschool here!
If you need even more ideas for winter learning at preschool, check out our winter thematic units in our Teacher Shop!
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