Winter is a magical season in the classroom… until schedules shift, energy runs high, and planning time disappears. Between assemblies, holidays, weather delays, and early dismissal days, it can be hard to keep students learning and on track.
That’s why having a winter “survival kit” of ready-to-go lessons makes all the difference.
If you’re looking for fun activities that keep students engaged without hours of prep, the Winter Activities Bundle for Kindergarten–3rd Grade is packed with printables, writing prompts, crafts, digital options, and more… all designed to save teachers time while creating meaningful learning experiences.
Why Winter Is Tricky for Teachers
December and January bring a lot of wonderful excitement, but they also bring a few challenges:
- Students are extra wiggly
- Planning time feels shorter
- Indoor recess means more energy to manage
- There are surprise schedule changes
- You need activities that are fun and academic
This is when ready-made printables, centers, and projects are essential. Instead of scrambling to fill time, you can pull from a set of engaging winter-themed resources that are already prepped.
What’s Inside the Winter Activities Bundle?
This bundle is huge — over 300 activities that cover everything from art and writing to interactive notebooks and digital learning. Some of the favorites include:
- Directed drawings
- Winter writing prompts
- Craft activities
- Winter Sports interactive notebook
- Snowman writing projects
- Stop-motion writing activity
- Holidays Around the World escape room
- Google Slides Would You Rather prompts
Many of the activities come in both printable and digital formats, making them perfect for centers, morning work, or snow-day assignments.
A Sample Week Using the Bundle
Here’s what a stress-free winter week might look like:
Monday: Winter directed drawing for fine motor practice
Tuesday: Would You Rather? winter writing prompt
Wednesday: Winter Sports interactive notebook
Thursday: Melted Snowman writing and craft
Friday: Holidays Around the World escape room or animation writing activity
Each day combines creativity with literacy, and all the materials are ready to print and use.
Time-Saving Tips for Busy Teachers
Here are a few ways to make winter smooth and enjoyable:
- Use crafts as early finisher work
- Print directed drawings for sub plans
- Send home digital activities during snow days
- Set up independent work stations with winter pages
- Create a hallway display with the writing prompts
Everything is low-prep and high-engagement, so you can breathe easy and enjoy the season.
Make Winter Learning Magical
Winter doesn’t have to feel chaotic. With the right tools, it becomes a cozy, creative time to connect with students and celebrate the season.
Click below to explore the Winter Activities Bundle and get your classroom ready for an unforgettable winter!
