Today, I have some inexpensive preschool winter activities and a simple winter busy book. Also, look at my page How to Homeschool Preschool for more ideas.
When teaching preschoolers about winter it’s important to incorporate hands-on activities.
Even add stories, music, and playing.
Play learning is essential for preschoolers.
It allows them to use their imagination and creativity.
And if snow is available, play snowball toss game. Games that require steps nurtures focus and self-regulation.
Too, although I don’t like the word busy book, it does describe activities that enhance eye-hand coordination.
WINTER BOOKS FOR PRESCHOOL
Next, look at these fun books about winter.
W is for Winter Preschool Theme
Teach your child the sound of the Letter W and add in these fun books and resources about winter.
Part of the acclaimed nature book series that includes Over and Under the Pond, Over and Under the Rainforest, and Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, this volume takes readers on a cross country ski trip through the winter woods to discover the secret world of animals living under the snow. Over the snow, the world is hushed and white. But under the snow lies a secret world of squirrels and snow hares, bears and bullfrogs, and many other animals making their winter home under the snow. This beloved nonfiction picture book reveals the tunnels and caves formed beneath the snow but over the ground, where many kinds of animals live through the winter, safe and warm, awake and busy, but hidden beneath the snow.
The magic and wonder of winter’s first snowfall is perfectly captured in Ezra Jack Keat’s Caldecott Medal - winning picture book. This celebrated classic has been shared by generations of readers and listeners, a must-have for every child’s bookshelf and a perfect gift for the holiday season.
B-R-R-R-R! AH-CHOO! Sneezy the Snowman is cold, cold, cold. To warm up, he drinks cocoa, sits in a hot tub, stands near a warm fire–and melts! But the children know just what to do to build him up again–and make him feel “just right”. Hilarity chills the air with playful mixed-media illustrations by Stephen Gilpin as Sneezy attempts to warm himself with some silly results.
Have you ever seen a butterfly in the snow? Probably not. Butterflies can't survive cold weather, so when winter comes, many butterflies fly to warmer places. They migrate Woodchucks don't like cold weather either, but they don't migrate; they hibernate. Woodchucks sleep in their dens all winter long. How do these and other animals handle the cold and snow of winter?
The old lady is swallowing everything from snow to a pipe, some coal, a hat, and more! With rollicking, rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page. And this time, there's a surprise at the end no reader will be able to guess!
Also, look at the benefits of busy books.
8 BENEFITS OF BUSY BOOKS
- It encourages independent play.
- Puzzles, sorting tasks, or cause-and-effect activities encourage children to think critically.
- Open-ended activities like drawing sections give preschoolers a chance to create.
- One of the best reasons to use them is that they lay the foundation for early literacy skills.
- For example, tracing letters and recognizing numbers keeps learning hands-on.
- By exploring emotions helps preschoolers develop sympathy.
- And busy books are great alternatives to digital tablets. Limit screen time with hands-on learning.
- Cutting and gluing strengthens fine motor skills.
Additionally, look at these preschool winter activities.
PRESCHOOL WINTER ACTIVITIES
- How to Make Hot Cocoa Cloud Dough | 8 Hot Cocoa Crafts for Preschoolers
- Hot Cocoa Craft Preschool | How to Make a Cocoa Name Craft
- Polar Bear Science Activities Preschool | How To Make A Fun Dessert
- Over And Under The Snow Activities For a Free Literature Unit Study
- Cute and Simple Snowman Story Stones Winter Art Activities For Preschoolers
- W Is For Winter | Snowman Oobleck Activity
Next, look at this simple winter busy book.
ABOUT THE WINTER BUSY BOOK
This is a 45 page .pdf download.
It covers the following skills.
- Match the months
- Spell winter
- Sequence puzzles
- Picture puzzle
- Count and match
- Match the pair
- Match the letters
- Sort by size
- Trace the letters
- Match opposites
- Polar animals
- Northern lights
- Fun in the winter
- In the winter I wear
- Counting snowglobes
- Matching emotions
- Penguin shapes
- Match halves
- Match the pattern
- Match by color
- Match the shadows
It has 29 pages of activities and 15 pages of cut-out.
For example, print the 29 pages and place them in a small binder.
Then print the cut out pages.
Have your child cut and glue the cutout on the correct activity.
By keeping the busy book in a binder, your child can return to it again to play and learn.
HOW TO GET THE WINTER BUSY BOOK
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