$5 - $10 5th Grade Winter Activities (by price, low to high)

Dive into the whimsical world of "The Grinch" with this engaging and comprehensive literary analysis toolkit! Perfect for Christmas or winter classroom activities, this resource is designed to captivate and challenge students in grades 4-8. Your students will embark on a festive journey of language, literature, and film analysis, all while celebrating the holiday season, Grinch Day, Centers, or before Winter Break!

What’s Included:

• "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" Lyrics Analysis: A full copy of the song lyrics for students to read and annotate. They will identify, classify, and draw instances of figurative language, diving deep into the clever and creative wordplay of this iconic song.
• Positive & Negative Connotations Activity: Students will sort words from the lyrics into lists of positive or negative connotations, enhancing their understanding of language nuances.
• Stanza Rewrite Exercise: A creative writing task where students rewrite a stanza from the Grinch's point of view, fostering empathy and perspective-taking.
• Vocabulary Enrichment: An activity focused on finding synonyms and antonyms for the word "mean," aimed at expanding students' vocabulary and encouraging stronger word choice.
• 10 Engaging Movie Clips: Carefully selected 3-minute clips from the 2018 Grinch movie, each serving as a basis for analyzing various literary elements such as setting, character development, and inferencing.
• Comprehensive PDF Worksheets: Easy-to-use worksheets for each activity, designed to facilitate student learning and engagement.
• Interactive Google Slides Presentation: A dynamic and visually appealing presentation that complements the PDF activities, perfect for both in-person and virtual classrooms.

Educational Benefits:

• High Engagement: Students will love exploring the colorful world of the Grinch, keeping them motivated and interested.
• High Rigor: Each activity is crafted to challenge students and deepen their understanding of literary concepts.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for whole-class instruction, small groups, literacy centers, or as part of a holiday-themed unit.
• Skill Development: Enhances skills in reading comprehension, literary analysis, creative writing, vocabulary development, and critical thinking.
• Aligned with Standards: Designed to align with Common Core standards for grades 4-8.

Make learning fun this holiday season with our "The Grinch 2018: A Comprehensive Literary Analysis Toolkit." Your students will not only review key literary skills but also engage in a joyful, meaningful exploration of language and film. Perfect for adding a festive twist to your curriculum! ✨

This AVID winter and January Early Finisher Packet is designed to engage students with no-prep activities that reinforce WICOR skills (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading). Perfect for keeping early finishers productive, it offers winter and New Year's-themed worksheets with fun challenges. Ideal for 5th-12th graders, this packet is a great way to combine learning and seasonal fun!

Directions:

1. option 1- print and hole punch, students keep the pack in the AVID section of their binders and complete when they finish tutorials or class work early
2. option 2- use for sub plans in the month of January
3. option 3- students complete pieces of the packet each Friday through the month of January

21+ Pages Included in This Packet:

• a cover page
• college or career dreams sweater design
• creating a Costa quiz over notes from a core class (scaffolded)
• classmate shoutout
• WICOR this collection page
• sudoku with answer key
• finish the winter story
• winter this or that
• SAT vocabulary chart
• write a story using 3 of the SAT vocab words
• New Year's graphic organizer
• my brag sheet for semester reflection
• vocabulary awareness chart for short story (pre-reading)
• New Year's "The Clock of Second Chances" short story with comprehension questions and answer key/teacher guide
• New Year's word search with answer key
• categorizing New Year's Costa's questions by levels
• maze challenge with answer key
• understanding the differences between middle/high school and college
• middle/high school vs. college venn diagram
• New Year's Goal one-pager directions and template

Celebrate the Christmas season with this engaging communal story-telling activity!

"Christmas Collaborative Story Time" is a communal story-telling activity in which students practice using Freytag's Pyramid plot structure in their own narrative writing. In this activity, each student begins a story inspired by a unique Christmas picture or photograph. They are prompted to write the exposition of the tale by introducing the setting and main characters. After the allotted amount of time, the story is then passed to another student who is prompted to write the inciting incident or conflict and begin to detail the rising action. The paper is passed from student to student twice more until the story is resolved. When the stories are finished, the worksheet is returned to the original student who can then make edits and is responsible for producing a final draft.

With this intrinsically engaging activity, each student has the chance to tap into their creativity while applying knowledge of the 7 steps of Freytag's Pyramid. It is a great activity to introduce or reinforce the plot diagram and is perfect for getting students in the Christmas spirit. Since it runs itself, the lesson is also great for substitute plans or on those days when you need a quick plan to get you through the day. I trust you will find that your students will ask for this activity again and again!

Product Includes:

• 35 unique "Collaborative Story Time" worksheets with Christmas pictures and photographs (2-sided)
• 1 blank worksheet so that you may include your own picture or photograph

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Also, check out these great holiday products for your ELA classroom by Language Arts Excellence:

⭐ Christmas ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ 'Twas the Night Before Christmas Figurative Language Lesson Plan
⭐ Christmas Reflection Activity
⭐ Christmas Song Figurative Language Powerpoint Presentation
⭐ Christmas Song Figurative Language Set of 32 Task Cards
⭐ Christmas Song Figurative Language {{BUNDLE}}
⭐ The Little Match Girl Sensory Details Lesson Plan
⭐ The Gift of the Magi & The Necklace Compare Contrast Essay
⭐ Winter Figurative Language Practice

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And since your students will be BEGGING to do this activity again....

⭐Collaborative Writing Activity

⭐Winter Themed Collaborative Writing Activity

⭐Summer Collaborative Writing Activity

⭐Fall Themed Collaborative Writing Activity

⭐Halloween Collaborative Writing Activity

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Perfect Gift Idea for your Students to have fun during this occasion, with a lot of Cutting, Coloring And Pasting Activities .

This Pages will help little hands to learn how to use Scissor Safely and develop their Fine Motor with different shapes with this fun illustrations .

What You will Get

• 30 Printable Scissor Skills Coloring PAGES
• PDF + PNG Format
• HIGH QUALITY

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• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

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This unique Penguin Scissor Skills Pages is a fun way to introduce the Winter
Winter Animals Scissor skills Pages to your young learner. 30 Cut & Paste and Color Pages for kids.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 30 Pages
• (PDF + PNG)
• Large 8.5” x 11” designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
• High-resolution images
• Unlimited prints
• Great for kids, boys, girls, and teens

Dive into the festive spirit and broaden your students' horizons with this unique ELA resource, "Holiday Characters from Around the World." Perfect for middle school educators, this comprehensive package offers an engaging journey into the diverse and rich traditions of holiday celebrations across the globe.

Key Features:

• In-Depth Articles: Discover well-researched, student-friendly articles on nine iconic holiday characters, including Santa Claus, La Befana, Krampus, and more. Each article delves into the origins, traditions, and modern-day significance of these beloved figures.
• Culturally Rich Content: Enhance cultural awareness in your classroom. This resource serves as an excellent tool for exploring global customs, fostering an appreciation for cultural diversity during the holiday season.
• Interactive Learning: Engage students with thought-provoking questions and activities. From creative writing prompts to comparative analysis, these materials are designed to stimulate critical thinking and discussion.
• Versatile Usage: Ideal for reading comprehension, cultural studies, or as a basis for projects and presentations, this resource adapts to various teaching styles and curriculum needs.
• Teacher-Friendly Format: Easy-to-use PDF format, perfect for both in-person and remote learning environments. Print-ready for classroom handouts or viewable on digital platforms. Google slides are ready to assign and go!

How to Use This Resource:

Day 1 Read articles 1 and 2 and use the thought catcher to take notes about the character
Day 2 Read articles 3 and 4 and use the thought catcher to take notes about the character
Day 3 Read articles 5 and 6 and use the thought catcher to take notes about the character
Day 4 Read articles 7, 8, and 9 and use the thought catcher to take notes about the character
Day 5 Complete the reading quiz. Students should choose a character to create their project on 
Day 6 Students begin researching the country of origin for their Slides presentation
Day 7 Students begin section 2 (Character analysis) of the slides presentation
Day 8 Students begin planning their own Holiday character in Section 3
Day 9 Students continue planning their own Holiday character in Section 3
Day 10Presentation day! Have students present their own holiday character to the class. Alternatively, have them bring in a food from the country of their cultural holiday character!

Benefits:

• Enhance Global Awareness: Help students understand and appreciate winter traditions from different cultures.
• Develop Critical Thinking: Encourage analysis and reflection on how holidays are celebrated worldwide.
• Boost Engagement: With colorful and captivating content, keep your students intrigued and eager to learn more.
• Cross-Curricular Integration: Seamlessly integrate these materials into ELA, social studies, and art lessons.

Who Is It For?

• Middle School Teachers
• ELA Educators
• Homeschooling Parents
• Cultural Studies Instructors

Embark on a festive educational journey with "Holiday Characters from Around the World." Bring the magic of global holiday traditions into your classroom today and watch as your students' understanding and curiosity grow!

These winter landscape projects are perfect for creating bright, vibrant artwork for display before or after the holidays. These cross-curricular winter projects use a variety of simple materials and can be set up with centers.

Designed for 2nd-5th grade students, projects can be easily adapted for younger or older students.  These projects can be used during winter, while studying landscapes, or anytime.

This resource is in a PDF file and contains 19 pages. It includes:

• Cross-curricular lesson with detailed instructions and photos for 4 projects
• Suggestions for project & material variations
• Cross-curricular and literacy connections
• Winter facts
• Tips to set up centers
• National Core Arts Standards and TEKS (Texas) for 2nd-5th grades

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Celebrate the Christmas season with this engaging communal story-telling activity!

"Christmas Collaborative Story Time" is a communal story-telling activity in which students practice using Freytag's Pyramid plot structure in their own narrative writing. In this activity, each student begins a story inspired by a unique Christmas picture or photograph. They are prompted to write the exposition of the tale by introducing the setting and main characters. After the allotted amount of time, the story is then passed to another student who is prompted to write the inciting incident or conflict and begin to detail the rising action. The paper is passed from student to student twice more until the story is resolved. When the stories are finished, the worksheet is returned to the original student who can then make edits and is responsible for producing a final draft.

With this intrinsically engaging activity, each student has the chance to tap into their creativity while applying knowledge of the 7 steps of Freytag's Pyramid. It is a great activity to introduce or reinforce the plot diagram and is perfect for getting students in the Christmas spirit. Since it runs itself, the lesson is also great for substitute plans or on those days when you need a quick plan to get you through the day. I trust you will find that your students will ask for this activity again and again!

Product Includes:

• 35 unique "Collaborative Story Time" worksheets with Christmas pictures and photographs (2-sided)
• 1 blank worksheet so that you may include your own picture or photograph

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Also, check out these great holiday products for your ELA classroom by Language Arts Excellence:

⭐ Christmas ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ 'Twas the Night Before Christmas Figurative Language Lesson Plan
⭐ Christmas Reflection Activity
⭐ Christmas Song Figurative Language Powerpoint Presentation
⭐ Christmas Song Figurative Language Set of 32 Task Cards
⭐ Christmas Song Figurative Language {{BUNDLE}}
⭐ The Little Match Girl Sensory Details Lesson Plan
⭐ The Gift of the Magi & The Necklace Compare Contrast Essay
⭐ Winter Figurative Language Practice

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And since your students will be BEGGING to do this activity again....

⭐Collaborative Writing Activity

⭐Winter Themed Collaborative Writing Activity

⭐Summer Collaborative Writing Activity

⭐Fall Themed Collaborative Writing Activity

⭐Halloween Collaborative Writing Activity

___________________________________________________________________________

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Connecting dots and coloring with our Worksheets makes your child develop his imagination andbecomemore creative and inventive. In addition, coloring trains the precision of hand movements and also teaches concentration, which is difficult at this age.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• (PDF + PNG)
• Large 8.5” x 11” designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
• High-resolution images
• Unlimited prints
• Great for kids, boys, girls, and teens

Here is a 12-page activity for kindergarten children. The objective is to subtract and add the Gingerbread Man . This is a very good activity for learning math and logic.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 12 pages (PDF ) - Fun math Activities

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys, girls, and teens

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF files that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

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• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

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It's Winter!! It's Time for little kids to enjoy the festival and bring new out of their creativity, imagination, thinking, and artistic skills.

Give your little ones’ minds a workout with this Winter-themed sudoku pages.

Sudoku is a fun and challenging activity that helps people of all ages develop their logic and problem-solving skills. It's great way for kids to express themselves and relax.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 25 + Bonus (PDF)

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys, girls, and teens

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF file that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

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• This is a digital item.

• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

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This resource contains 5 cross-curricular hot cocoa art projects that are perfect for winter.  These projects let students explore a variety of materials to create a wide range of projects. Projects are designed for 2nd - 5th grade students.

This resource is in a PDF file and contains 26 pages. It includes: 

• Cross-curricular lesson with detailed instructions and photos for 5 projects
• Suggestions for project and material variations 
• Hot cocoa mug drawing guide
• Cross-curricular and literacy connections
• Hot cocoa facts
• Winter facts
• Tips for project success
• National Core Arts Standards and TEKS (Texas) for 2nd-5th grades

Choose class projects based on materials you have on hand or let students choose based on their interests. With so many projects, different grade levels may work on different hot cocoa projects. 

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Sandra Silberzweig Abstract Portraits

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Sub Plan Art Comic Strips

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These snowman art projects create an array of eye-catching artwork and teach your students about snow & snowmen.  These cross-curricular snowman projects use a variety of materials and are designed for Kindergarten -5th grade students. 

Perfect for winter and cold weather, this snowman lesson is highly engaging and includes 7 different projects - enough for each grade level to create a different project.  Two of the projects have a starry night background. 

This resource is in a PDF file and contains 25 pages. It includes: 

• Cross-curricular lesson with detailed instructions and photos for 7 projects
• Suggestions for project & material variations
• Cross-curricular and literacy connections
• Snow & snowman facts
• National Core Arts Standards and TEKS (Texas) 

With so many projects to choose from, this is a fantastic resource to have on hand for the winter months. Select projects based on materials on hand, let students choose, mix & match components of different projects together, or let these examples inspire them to create something original & spectacular!

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Jim Dine Hearts

Milagro Heart Art Projects

Sandra Silberzweitz Abstract Portraits

Mitten Art Projects

Art Sub Plan Lines

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Howardena Pindell Art Projects

Art Projects Hot Cocoa

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These mitten art projects welcome winter in your classroom with a vast number of projects.  Mitten projects are cross-curricular, use a variety of materials & are designed for Kindergarten - 5th grade students.

These highly engaging projects include 1 weaving, 1 collage project plus 5 other projects - plenty for all of your grade levels to work on a different mitten project.  

This resource is in a PDF file and contains 33 pages. It includes: 

• Cross-curricular lesson with detailed instructions and photos for 7 projects
• Suggestions for project & material variations
• Cross-curricular and literacy connections
• Differentiation tips for project success
• Collaborative project instructions
• Mitten & winter facts
• Templates (reproducible)
• National Core Arts Standards and TEKS (Texas) 

These fun projects create an array of spectacular student artwork using a variety of techniques and materials.

You may also like: 

Jim Dine Hearts

Sandra Silberzweitz Abstract Portraits

Sub & One Day Plan Mosaics

African Mask Projects

Alma Thomas Art Projects

Winter Landscapes

I specialize in cross-curricular lessons. More lessons and resources may be found at my TeachShare store.

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Introducing our "Winter Jigsaw Coloring Puzzles" - a delightful fusion of creativity and learning!

This engaging activity set features charming Fall scenes that will captivate young minds. Assembling the puzzles not only enhances cognitive and problem-solving skills but also ignites the joy of coloring. With easy instructions, kids will have a blast putting together these puzzles, adding their personal touch with vibrant colors. Whether at home or in the classroom, these puzzles are a perfect way to kick-start the new school year with excitement and creativity. Get ready for an unforgettable Winter experience!

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• PDF + PNG Format
• HIGH QUALITY
• 8.5x11

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Save 20% on this product featuring a set of my best-selling task cards and corresponding powerpoint presentation that prompt students to identify the figurative language in their favorite Christmas songs!

This fun and colorful set of 32 task cards and 38-slide powerpoint presentation is the perfect resource for the holiday season. Each card and slide feature lines from popular Christmas songs for students to practice identifying figurative language devices. Your students will love seeing how many of their favorite Christmas songs are brimming with figurative language!

Powerpoint and cards cover:

• Metaphor
• Simile
• Hyperbole
• Oxymoron
• Idiom
• Personification
• Onomatopoeia
• Allusion
• Alliteration

Product also includes directions, a colorful student answer sheet, and answer key for teachers.

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⭐Figurative Language in Christmas Songs - 32 Task Cards

⭐Figurative Language in Christmas Songs - Powerpoint Presentation

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More great holiday products by Language Arts Excellence:

⭐‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Figurative Language Lesson Plan

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⭐"Christmas Talk" Lesson Plan

⭐The Gift of the Magi & The Necklace Compare/Contrast Essay

⭐Letter to a Member of the Military

⭐We Didn’t Start the Fire Activity

⭐The Little Match Girl Sensory Details Lesson Plan

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Are you looking for some activities for morning work? This bundle is great for helping students practice or review two-digit addition with and without regrouping. They would love to put together puzzle pieces to solve the mystery pictures. Perfect for math centers, early finishers, homework, independent centers, or assessment.

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• 2-Digit Addition Without Regrouping
• 2-Digit Addition With Regrouping
• 2-Digit Addition With and Without Regrouping - Mixed
• Each worksheet has 12 problems.
• 15 Usable worksheets
• 15 Answer keys

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• Guess My Number Sense Games

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Cutting and coloring develop in-hand manipulation skills. This activity helps separate two sides of the hand and gives young children independent movements of each finger. Cut-and-paste activities help a child explore their creative side and express themselves artistically. It is a sensory activity that aims to develop fine motor skills and pincer grip. It also improves order, concentration, coordination, and independence.

This Pages will help little hands to learn how to use Scissor Safely and develop their Fine Motor with different shapes with this fun illustrations .

What You will Get

• 60 Printable Scissor Skills Coloring PAGES
• PDF + PNG Format
• HIGH QUALITY

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• No refunds as this is a digital product.

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Bugs | Bees Jigsaw Puzzles Template is an engaging and creative activity pack designed for young learners. This unique resource combines the fun of jigsaw puzzles with the creativity of coloring pages. Children will delight in solving the jigsaw puzzles to reveal adorable images of Butterflies setting. After completing the puzzles, they can express their artistic skills by coloring the pictures in vibrant hues.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• ( PDF + PNG )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

NOTE

• This is a digital item.
• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.
• No refunds as this is a digital product.

This is an engaging digital breakout room that is NO PREP! Students will enjoy this digital breakout website that has them solve four logic puzzles to find all the necessary keys to unlock the locks which is forcing a giant snow machine to cause blizzards all over the world. Students will use the Google Form that's embedded in the website to fill in their guesses for the passwords. They will get an immediate response on whether their guess was correct, (which will allow them to go to the next rooms submission), or tell them to try again. This website is great for struggling readers as well because an AI avatar is able to read all directions/information aloud to the student if needed.