Snowy Lesson Guide Teacher Plan
Snowy Lesson Guide
Snow Much Fun!
Duration
30 MIN
Audience
Kindergarten SpEd
Why?
Understanding winter weather helps students prepare for outdoor conditions, stay safe and warm, and connect their learning to real-world experiences. It builds essential vocabulary and observation skills.
Prep
10 Minutes Required
- • Review Winter Wonders Slide Deck and practice script.
- • Print and cut Winter Clothing Sort pieces (laminate for reuse).
- • Print Winter Match-Up Worksheet (1 per student).
- • Set up whiteboard or projector.
Objective
Identify winter weather (snow/cold) and recognize appropriate winter clothing.
The Approach
Interactive discussion, visual aids, and hands-on activities.
1
Warm-Up: Weather Check
5 MIN
Ask students about today's weather. Use sensory words like "warm," "sunny," or "cold" to set the stage.
2
Winter Wonders Deck
10 MIN
Present the slides. Focus on visuals of snow and the physical feeling of "cold." Encourage shivering together!
3
Clothing Sort Activity
10 MIN
Distribute pieces. Sort into "Winter" vs. "Not Winter." Discuss why a swimsuit isn't for snow!
4
Wrap-Up: Match-Up
5 MIN
Complete the matching worksheet. Recap that winter is cold, snow is white, and we dress warm.
Winter Weather Wonders Slide Deck
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Winter Weather Wonders!
Brrr! It's getting cold outside...
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Teacher Notes: Welcome students and introduce the topic of winter weather. Ask them what they know or think about winter.
Introduction
What is Winter?
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Winter is a season!
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It is cold!
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Sometimes we see snow!
Teacher Notes: Explain that winter is a season when it gets very cold. Talk about how the air feels cold.
Snow, Snow, Go!
What is snow?
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White and Soft!
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Cold and Wet!
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Fun to Play In!
Teacher Notes: Show pictures of snow. Describe what snow looks like (white, fluffy) and feels like (cold, wet). Ask if anyone has ever played in the snow.
Staying Warm!
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When it's cold, we wear special clothes:
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Hats
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Gloves
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Scarves
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Coats
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Snow Pants
Teacher Notes: Discuss how we stay warm in winter. Show different winter clothing items and name them.
Dress for Winter!
Always dress warm to play outside in the snow!
What will you wear?
Teacher Notes: Emphasize the importance of dressing warmly to play outside safely in winter.
Winter Weather Script Facilitation Guide
Winter Weather Script
Facilitation Guide • Snow Much Fun!
Warm-Up: What's the Weather?
5 MIN
Teacher: "Good morning, everyone! Let's look outside our window. What kind of weather do we have today?"
(Pause for student responses. Acknowledge observations like "sunny," "cloudy," "warm," or "cold.")
Teacher: "That's right! Sometimes it's sunny, sometimes it's cloudy. And sometimes, like in the winter, it can be very, very cold!"
Introducing Winter Weather
10 MIN
Teacher: "Today we are going to talk about a very special kind of weather – winter weather! Look at our Winter Weather Wonders Slide Deck to see what winter is all about!"
Advance to Slide 2: What is Winter?
Teacher: "Winter is one of our seasons. When it's winter, it gets super chilly! Can everyone shiver like they're cold? Brrr! The days get shorter, and sometimes... we get something really fun!"
Advance to Slide 3: Snow, Snow, Go!
Teacher: "What do you see in this picture? Yes, it's snow! Snow is white and soft, like a fluffy blanket. It's also cold and wet. Who has seen snow before? What does it feel like?"
(Allow a few student responses, focusing on sensory descriptions if possible.)
Teacher: "Snow is amazing! We can build snowmen, make snow angels, and even have snowball fights! But when it's snowy and cold, we need to dress in special clothes to stay warm and safe."
Winter Clothing Sort Activity
10 MIN
Teacher: "Now, let's learn about the clothes that help us stay warm in winter. We're going to do a fun Winter Clothing Sort Activity!"
Distribute pre-cut clothing pieces to each student or group.
Teacher: "You have a bunch of clothes in front of you. Some are for winter, and some are for other times of the year. Your job is to sort them! Put the clothes that keep you warm in winter in one pile, and the clothes that you wear when it's not winter in another pile."
(Circulate, providing support and asking guiding questions.)
Teacher: "Why did you put the hat in the winter pile? Yes, hats keep our heads warm! What about this swimsuit? Would we wear this in the snow? No, that's for swimming in warm water! Great job sorting, everyone!"
Wrap-Up: Winter Match-Up
5 MIN
Teacher: "You all did such a great job learning about winter weather and winter clothes! To finish our lesson, you're going to complete your very own winter match-up!"
Winter Clothing Sort Activity
Winter Clothing Sort
Place your clothing cards in the correct box!
Winter
Glue or place Winter Clothes here!
Not Winter
Glue or place Not Winter Clothes here!
Name: _________________________________________________
Date: ____________________
Clothing Cards
Teacher: Cut these cards for the students to sort.
Cut along the lines
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Winter Coat
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Scarf
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Mittens
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Beanie Hat
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Snow Boots
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Sweater
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Swimsuit
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T-Shirt
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Shorts
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Sandals
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Sunglasses
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Sun Hat