Winter always sneaks up on me. It usually marks the end of the first semester at school time and that brings with it projects, report cards, and holiday planning. As a teacher, it is a very busy time of year. No matter how busy it is, I don’t think there is a more magical time of year. The students in my class and my kiddos at home all know that winter brings with it the holidays, hot cocoa, and warm cookies. As winter nears for all of us, keep these winter books for kids in mind for the kiddos in your life.
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Winter is Here by Kevin Henkes
In this first picture book about winter, your learners will be exposed to the magic of winter. You will be able to see all the changes to the trees, bushes, and plants beautifully illustrated. The wonder of falling snow, bundling up to play in it, and how animals react to the snow is all explored in this winter book for kids.
Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter by Kenard Pak
A brother and sister are ready for winter to start. They see the changes in the world around them as the last leaves fall to the ground and the snow starts to fall. The world is cold. The wind bites and the frost spreads. These siblings take the time to say goodbye to autumn and hello to the winter season in this winter book for kids.
Snow by Cynthia Rylant
One of the best things about winter is snow. Even more fun than seeing snow is getting to play in the snow. In this book, a girl, her friend, and her grandmother all experience a snowfall and the wonder that accompanies it. Snowy days can be fun for everyone if you stop and enjoy the day.
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
It snowed overnight. Peter puts on his bright red snowsuit, hat, mittens, and scarf so he can go outside and play. Your readers will relate to Peter as he marvels at the fact that his are the first footprints to disturb the fresh snow. Getting caught in a snowball fight and sliding down hills of snow are all things we have done, too. In this book, your kiddos will be able to see through Peter’s eyes and marvel at this first snow of the season.
What Can You See in Winter? (Seasons) by Sian Smith
In this winter book for kids, you and your learners can explore what exactly you can see in winter. This book belongs to a series exploring what exactly you can see in each season. This book is great because of the magical feeling you and your kiddos will have in reading about winter. The way winter affects the natural world is magical as snow blankets everything. The best part about winter is getting to play in the snow!
Winter is so full of magic you can just feel it as it spills from the pages of these winter books for kids. Explore the season and talk about what your students are excited about for winter. Take time to explore how these books can fit into your language arts material, too. Have kids expand on their perfect snow day in their journals. Encourage them to use descriptive language to write about winter. There are so many options with these great winter books for kids!
Winter Activities for Your Classroom
If your students can’t get enough of Winter children’s books, be sure to check out these Winter coloring pages! You’ll find all kinds of options that focus on helping your students learn! There are color-by-numbers, color-by-letters, and even color-by-sight words! These coloring pages are great for keeping your students entertained while helping them learn! These packages contain 28-46 pages, depending on which one you select. But the best part of all? Your students can use what they’ve been learning from the books to help them color these pages!
Are you still looking for more ideas? Check out the FREE Reading Graphic Organizer today! This tool can help students identify the main idea, story elements, and the beginning, middle, and end of stories. It can be used with any story you want to introduce in your classroom, and best of all, it’s FREE!
