Ideas for Winter Unit

Sitting on the couch at home,  I snuggled into the possibility of my next unit - Winter and the story "The Mitten."  Here are a few ideas I found:

Hibernation Art Piece 

I love this!  I think the kinders would adore doing this!

From: http://overallsuccess.net/monthlyideas-Jan_overallsuccess.htm

Sorting Winter Animals 

This is a great science center idea.

From: http://www.abcand123learning.com/2011/01/animals-in-snow.html

Winter Play Scape!  Love this!  So inspiring!

From: http://shareandremember.blogspot.com/2010/12/its-winter-in-woods.html

 Iceberg Play Scape!  What a rocking idea!

From: http://mymontessorijourney.typepad.com/my_montessori_journey/2011/01/iceberg-activity.html

Another Iceberg Play Scape!  Love this!  Ooo, how I love painting rocks. . . 

From: http://www.playbasedlearning.com.au/2011/03/winter-wonderland/

Here are a few ideas that I did last year:

Make a Den for your Hibernating Bears!

From: http://www.fairydustteaching.blogspot.com/2011/01/hibernating-bear-dens.html

Love bring the snow storm to the dollhouse!

From: http://www.fairydustteaching.blogspot.com/2011/01/winter-sparkle-in-block-play-and.html

The Importance of Play

Play is such a powerful part of childhood.  Here is wonderful video by the Alliance for Childhood: