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Teaching About Winter

Tuesday, 12.21.2021 - Sunday, 3.20.2022

TeachingAbout WinterTuesday, 12.21.2021 - Sunday, 3.20.2022

"But then the winter happens, like a secret..." "But then the winter happens, like a secret..."

Whether it's cloudy or sunny...

Winter offers great inspiration for teaching. Enjoy these resources, and have a safe and healthy winter!
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Flakes shaken out of silences

so far/ and starry we can’t sleep for listening
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for papery rustles

out there in the night / and wake
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to find our ceiling glimmering,

the day a psaltery of light.

- Gillian Clarke

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Learning About the Season Learning About the Season

This would make a great Kahoot!
10 interesting facts about winter!

What Makes Winter, Winter?

  • Here's a blog post from National Geographic that explains what a season is, and describes seasons in different parts of the world. It's a resource for 6th - 12th.
  • From Education World, a great list of winter-themed resources, across all subjects and ages (and it's not too overwhelming!)
  • Here's a really cool list of science experiments for winter. No cold and snow where you are? No worries. A freezer will suffice :)
Say it with Video!
From Edutopia, a wide selection of 5-minute films for teaching about winter. Everything from chemistry to Spanish. Something for everyone.

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Studying Snow Studying Snow

17 surprising facts about snow | BBC Earth

17 surprising facts about snow | BBC Earth

Whether you love frolicking in the white stuff at the first sign of a snowflake or prefer bundling up and hibernating until the spring thaw, or even if you've only ever dreamed of touching a snowball, here's a blizzard of brilliant snow-driven facts.

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Lessons & Activities about Snow & Ice
Here's a great snow day resource to either send home to parents, or just use with students, yourself! It's chock full of easy, engaging activities, from literacy to science.

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Exploring Hibernation Exploring Hibernation

How does hibernation work? - Sheena Lee Faherty
Six Hibernation Lesson Plans for This Winter

Six Hibernation Lesson Plans for This Winter

The winter season is upon us, and despite the craze of the holiday season, everyone will start moving a little slower, especially some animals. For most mammals, including squirrels, bats, and bears, winter means one thing: hibernation. Teaching hibernation in the classroom can be easy for educators with the right resources.

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Smore ❤️ Winter

Fun fact about me (Kara, Smore Resident Educator)
  • I was born on the solstice, first day of summer 🌻
  • My brother was born on the solstice, first day of winter ⛷
  • and my sister was born on the equinox, first day of spring. 🌷

True story!

Email: kara@smore.com
Website: www.smore.com
Location: Smore Valley, USA
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