This Winter Nature Study is part of our January themed homeschool curriculum. It explores seasonal science, winter ecosystems, and how animals and environments adapt to cold weather through hands-on, play-based learning activities for preschool and elementary learners.
Available Full Lessons
Complete printable lessons with activity pages, guided learning, discussion prompts, worksheets, and answer keys.
Icicle Castle Experiment
Properties & States of Matter – Full Guided Homeschool Science Lesson Plans Available Now!
Learn about properties & states of matter by observing icicles form on a freezing day.
Sourdough Snowflake Tortillas
Sourdough Science and Baking Measurements – Full Guided Homeschool Science & STEM Lesson Plans Available Now!
A homemade tortilla recipe to make wintery snowflakes – the science of cooking and food art!
Free Activity Ideas
These simple activity ideas are included to help you plan seasonal hands-on learning. Full printable lessons will be added over time.
Homemade Bread & Salt Dough
Make real bread for your daily treat and salt dough bread art for long term play.
Tracks in the Snow
Create tracks in the snow with stone stampers. Use real snow or a fake snow bought or created. Practice identifying the animal by the footprint. How else could you identify animals in the wild?
Little House Frost Fun
Follow Laura’s Little House on the Prairie journey and use a thimble to make pictures on your own frosted window. We used a sheet pan with a thin layer of ice to create similar effects.
Mitten Activities
Activities to do alongside Jan Brett’s “The Mitten” story. Cookies, keepsakes, measuring, art, fine-motor skills – all rolled into one!
Freezing & Melting
Learn about reversible states of matter with this simple exploration activity.
Iceberg Art
Winter art for all ages!
Icy Writing Practice
A Winter writing tray activity suitable for every age.
Painting Ice
Painting on ice creative sensory art activity.
Ice Exploration
A sensory experience with ice and water, but no mess!
Snow Peanuts Sensory Bin
A packing peanut sensory experience.
Arctic Habitats Light Table
Learn about arctic habitats with our fun light table additions.
Snowflake Geoboard
Learn math by creating your own snowflake designs.
Snowflake Mirror Cube
Use full length and cut in half qtips to create your own snowflake designs on the mirror cube. Practice creating from the center point of the cube to discuss symmetry.
Melting Art
Learn about absorption with bleeding tissue paper, snow, ice, & water.
Snow Painting
Create art in the outdoors with this fun snow painting activity.
Snow Puzzle
An indoor activity on snowy days for those who hate the cold!
Playdough Snowmen
A pepperminty way to play and create your own mini sculptures.
Frozen Magnetic Castles
Learn magnetic forces concepts with this icy activity.
Building a Felt Snowman
Learn geometry with this fun winter activity.
Ice Texture Painting
A wintery sensory experience.
Popsicle Art
An edible art experience!
Snowflake Glue Resist Painting
Learn symmetry and negative space with this hands-on craft.
Arctic Oobleck
Learn about arctic habitats with this sensory activity.
Snowflake Matching
Fine motor, matching, symmetry, and more!
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