Unit Content
GETTING STARTED
Ages 2 to 6: Practice letter formation and handwriting development with our winter-themed capital letter mats
Ages 3 to 6: Match uppercase letters to their corresponding lowercase letters, practice one-to-one correspondence, and connect written letters to letter sounds
Ages 3 to 6: Encourage language development, writing practice, and spark lively discussions about the mysteries of winter
Ages 3 to 6+: Our snowflake chart is an inspiring compliment to other lessons in this unit and a great invitation to practice handwriting
Ages 2 to 5: Practice counting, one-to-one correspondence, and identifying quantities while building fine motor skills
Ages 2 to 6+: Explore symmetry, shapes, and patterns in nature by creating unique snowflakes made from loose parts and simple craft materials
Ages 3 to 6: Look for similarities among snowflakes and find each one's exact match
Ages 3 to 6: Practice counting and one-to-one correspondence by catching snowflakes on woolen mittens
Ages 3 to 6+: Build observation skills by looking closely at a snowflake and drawing its missing half
Ages 4 to 6+: Design and create beautiful, geometric snowflakes with pattern blocks
Ages 2 to 6+: Build structures out of ice and find out what happens when water and salt is added to the structure
Ages 3 to 6: Sort clothing worn during the winter and summer months while also practicing cutting skills
Ages 4 to 6+: Learn how a snowflake is formed and sequence the stages of a snowflake's growth
Ages 4 to 6+: Find out which types of snowflakes form at different temperatures and practice reading the marks on a thermometer
Ages 4 to 6+: Bring the magic of snow inside, and learn a little chemistry, with this simple, hands-on science experiment
Ages 2 to 6: Design a snowman fit for winter by using loose parts or your favorite art materials
Ages 2 to 6+: Gather some favorite art materials and loose parts to decorate a cozy sweater
Ages 2 to 6: Strengthen fine motor skills while engaging in some winter-themed pretend play
Ages 2 to 6: Increase fine motor strength, inspire creative thinking, and allow time for dramatic play