Animals in Winter- Mini Unit

This min-unit about animals in winter features photographs of real animals. The following activities are included:

What’s Included:

1. Non-Fiction Book: Animals in Winter
   Skill: Reading comprehension
   Introduce students to the concepts of hibernation, migration, and adaptation with this 8-page non-fiction booklet about animals in winter. Use it as a read-aloud or print as cards for group discussions.
   
   
2. Poem and Sequencing Cards
   Skill: Sequencing and early reading
   This poem about animals in winter comes with sequencing cards and an emergent reader booklet. Children can practice sequencing events or create their own booklet by cutting and coloring the cards.
   
   
3. Animals in Winter Sorting Mats
   Skill: Sorting and classification
   Students sort animals based on whether they hibernate, migrate, or adapt during winter. This hands-on activity encourages critical thinking and understanding of animal behaviors.
   
   
4. Help the Squirrel Find the Nuts! Real-Nonsense CVC Word Game
   Skill: CVC word recognition
   A fun phonics game where students sort real and nonsense CVC words. Players collect “nuts” (real words) to help the squirrel prepare for winter.
   
   
5. Monarch Migration Game Board
   Skill: Counting and game play
   Help the monarch butterfly migrate to Mexico with this simple game. Use the numbered or blank board, and roll dice to move along the path.
   
   
6. Winter Writing Papers
   Skill: Writing and storytelling
   These winter-themed writing papers can be used for students to write about what animals do in winter or to practice their writing skills with prompts.

This set is ideal for:
A Montessori Class
A Preschool, Kindergarten or First Grade Class
Speech Therapists
Special Ed Teachers


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