Winter Theme Activities for Preschool

Welcome to our Winter Theme page, a collection of seasonal learning resources designed for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten. This page brings together winter-themed activities that support early learning through hands-on practice, creativity, and simple skill-building.

Winter Worksheets

Worksheets and activities are a fun and easy way to build early learning skills during a preschool theme unit, and this winter theme is designed to keep learning simple and engaging. It includes literacy, math, fine-motor practice, puzzles, and coloring pages featuring snowmen, penguins, polar bears, winter birds, and familiar cold-weather scenes children recognize and enjoy. 

Snowman Coloring Page

These low-prep printables are perfect for classroom centers, small groups, independent practice, or at-home learning—encouraging creativity, early literacy, and imaginative play, just like a snowy winter day!

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Fun Winter Facts for Kids

Learning fun facts about winter helps children build background knowledge and curiosity about the world around them. These simple, age-appropriate facts encourage listening skills, early science understanding, and classroom discussion. Sharing winter facts during circle time or small groups gives children opportunities to ask questions, make connections, and talk about their own winter experiences.

  • Winter is the coldest season. We wear coats, hats, and mittens to stay warm! 
  • Snowflakes are all different—no two are exactly the same!
  • Some animals hibernate in winter, sleeping for a long time to save energy.
  •  Some animals love winter. Penguins and polar bears stay warm with thick fur or feathers. 
  • People can play in winter. We can build snowmen and make snow angels!

More Winter Learning Fun

Additional winter activities that help reinforce learning through seasonal play.

Winter Clothes Activities→
Groundhog Day Worksheet→
Arctic Animals Lesson Plan→

Winter-Themed Sight Words for Preschool & Early Readers

Sight words help early learners recognize common words quickly and automatically, building a strong foundation for reading success. These winter-themed sight words are simple, familiar, and easy to practice through play-based activities, reading, and hands-on learning.

Use these words during circle time, literacy centers, morning work, or small-group instruction to support early reading confidence.

Winter Object Words:
snow, ice, coat, hat, mittens, boots, scarf

Winter Nature Words:
snowflake, tree, wind, cloud, cold, frost

Play & Action Words:
slide, build, throw, catch, wear, help, walk

These sight words pair well with winter stories, dramatic play, writing prompts, and movement activities—making literacy practice meaningful and fun for young learners.

More Sight Words Worksheets→

Drawing Prompts and Story Starters

Drawing prompts and story starters give children opportunities to share their ideas through pictures and early storytelling. These open-ended activities encourage creativity while supporting language development, vocabulary growth, and expressive skills. As children draw, describe their pictures, and tell simple stories about winter, they build confidence in communicating their thoughts and experiences in a fun, low-pressure way.

Drawing Prompts

  • Cozy Winter Day – Draw a family enjoying a cold day together.
  • Design Your Own Snowman – What makes your snowman special?
  • Snowy Playground Scene – Draw children playing in the snow.
  • Winter Animal Friends – Show animals staying warm in winter.

Story Starters

  • One cold winter morning, I looked outside and saw…
  • While playing in the snow, I discovered something surprising…
  • A little penguin felt cold and needed help, so I…
  • When the snow started falling at night, something magical happened…

Creative Winter Crafts & Hands-On Play Ideas

Add an interactive touch to your winter theme with these simple, low-prep crafts! Perfect for centers, art time, or small-group activities—and a fun way to reinforce learning through creativity and hands-on play.
These winter crafts feature simple, easy-to-make projects using basic materials. These activities give children opportunities to practice cutting, gluing, and creating while connecting their work to winter ideas.

 Cotton Ball Snowman

Supplies

  • Paper plate or white cardstock
  • Cotton balls
  • Glue
  • Black marker or construction paper
  • Orange paper (for carrot nose)

How to Make It

  1. Draw or glue on a simple snowman face.
  2. Let kids pull cotton balls apart and glue them onto the plate.
  3. Add eyes, buttons, and arms with marker or paper.

 Paper Plate Penguin

Supplies

  • Paper plate
  • Black and white paper or paint
  • Glue
  • Googly eyes (optional)
  • Orange paper for beak and feet

How to Make It

  1. Paint the plate black and let it dry.
  2. Cut out a white oval belly and glue it on.
  3. Add eyes, beak, and feet to finish your penguin.

This lesson plan brings the winter theme together in one organized place, connecting worksheets, crafts, vocabulary, and activities into a complete unit that’s easy to follow. Use this Winter Theme Lesson Plan Printable to quickly map out your week with engaging, hands-on activities—and easily modify it to fit your classroom or teaching style.

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These skill-based activities pair well with themes and support early learning goals.

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Preschool Spring Activities→
Preschool Coloring Pages→

Together, these resources create a well-rounded theme that supports learning across multiple areas and makes planning simple for teachers of early learners.

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