Between winter break, midterm exams, and the change of semesters, there are a lot of schedule changes around this time of year and awkward gaps to fill. One way to get through the chaos is to prepare lots of fun and easy-to-use activities. This bundle of winter-themed games and activities has everything middle school and high school students need to stay focused and have fun. From brain-teasing logic puzzles to interesting reading about how different cultures celebrate the seasons, these activities are designed to challenge and keep older students entertained during the winter months.
What does the bundle include?
winter haiku
It’s an easy way for students to express their creativity and explore poetry in a very stress-free format. This page provides a definition of haiku and has space for students to create three different poems.
winter origami
Your students will love the opportunity to transform paper into adorable winter animals and other seasonal shapes with these easy tutorials. Origami is a great brain teaser to break the ice in class without jumping on your phone or making too much noise.
winter crossword
This puzzle is perfect for this time of year with seasonal hints. Great as an extra credit opportunity when some students have completed the assignment and others are still finishing, or when there are 10 minutes left at the end of the lesson.
winter rebus challenge
A rebus is a word puzzle that uses pictures, symbols, letters, and words in a clever arrangement to represent phrases, words, and sayings. All of these puzzles are related to winter, winter holidays, or cold weather.
winter logic problems
Give your students these simple seasonal-themed logic problems all at once, or just one a week as a fun challenge for your students. Either way, they’ll love solving these puzzles, and it’ll be fun to watch them use their problem-solving skills to come up with the right answer.
Winter debate topics
Is a snow day better than a summer vacation? Which is worse: an icy sidewalk or a muddy one? Pose one of these questions to the class in the last five minutes before the bell, and have a lively class discussion to get all students involved. Allow them to have their say or plan a more structured discussion using a debate graphic organizer. Either way, your students will have fun discussing these seasonal topics with each other. Does your student like to debate? We’ve got you covered!
Surviving Winter Around the World Read the Passage/Question
Your students will love this passage as they learn about the creative ways different cultures have come up with to survive the long, dark days of winter. The accompanying questions make this a perfect activity for a quick reading comprehension assessment or as an emergency sub-plan.
winter trivia questions
Let’s bring seasonal fun into the classroom! These winter-themed trivia questions challenge your students with a mix of festive flair and frosty topics. Use it to inspire friendly competition, encourage teamwork, or as a quick brain teaser during the busy winter season. You can also send them home for students to share with family and friends during break.
Hot Chocolate Showdown: International Edition
Students will create and sample hot chocolate recipes from around the world. Recipes from Mexico, France, and Ghana allow students to explore unique flavors and traditions from around the world. After tasting each recipe, rate your favorite and think about what makes it so good. This activity is perfect for stimulating discussion about cultural diversity, food, and personal preferences while enjoying a cozy snack.
It’s rap! Looking back on my year
In this reflection activity, students are first encouraged to think about their favorite moments, accomplishments, and challenges from the past year. Next, students have the opportunity to set meaningful goals for the coming year.
From sharing favorite books and songs to identifying personal growth and aspirations, this activity encourages thoughtful self-reflection and positive thinking for the future. Perfect for the end of a semester or a fresh start.
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