Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and describe winter-related words and concepts through reading and language activities.

Materials and Prep

Materials needed: Winter-themed books, paper, crayons or markers

Prior knowledge: Understanding of basic winter concepts such as snow, cold weather, and winter clothing

Activities

1. Read a Winter-themed Book: Read a winter-themed book together and discuss the winter-related words and concepts found in the story.

2. Winter Word Hunt: Go on a word hunt around the house for winter-related words (e.g. snow, ice, mittens) and write them down on a piece of paper.

3. Winter Drawing: Encourage the student to draw a picture of their favorite winter activity or scene, and then describe it using winter-related words.

Transitional-Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "Winter is a season when it gets very cold outside. We wear warm clothes like coats, hats, and mittens to stay cozy." - Teacher
• "Snow is something that falls from the sky and covers the ground. It's fun to play in and build snowmen!" - Teacher
• "When we talk about winter, we can use words like snow, ice, cold, and mittens. These are all things we associate with winter." - Teacher