Pre-Assessment Survey
A Whimsical Winter
FREE PREVIEWBenefits of Teaching Young Children About Winter
FREE PREVIEWAcknowledging Diverse Experiences
Being Sensitive to Emotional Needs
Promoting Kindness and Empathy
Chapter 1 Review Questions
Chapter 1 Open-Ended Question
Characteristics of Winter
Activities For Snow, Frost, and Ice
Shorter Days and Longer Nights
Learning About Shorter Days and Longer Nights
Winter Clothing
Learning About Winter Clothing
Changes in Nature
Learning About Changes in Nature
Outdoor and Indoor Winter Activities
Chapter 2 Review Questions
Chapter 2 Open-Ended Question
Winter-Themed Curriculum Integration
Lesson Planning for Winter Theme
Aligning Activities with Early Learning Standards
Example Activities Aligned with Standards
Developing Thematic Units Around Winter
Example Thematic Unit on Hibernation
Assessing Learning Outcomes
Portfolios
Chapter 3 Discussion
Winter Curriculum Themes
Hibernation
Hibernation Theme in the Lesson Plan
Literacy Activities for the Hibernation Theme
Math and Science Activities for a Hibernation Theme
Creative Activities for a Hibernation Theme
Mittens Theme in the Lesson Plan
Literacy Activities for a Mittens Theme
Penguins
Penguin Theme in the Lesson Plan
Literacy Activities for the Penguin Theme
Math and Science Activities for The Penguin Theme
Polar Bears
Polar Bears Theme in the Lesson Plan
Literacy Activities for the Polar Bear Theme
Math and Science Activities for The Polar Bear Theme
Chapter 4 Open-Ended Question
