For many English language learners, their first snowfall in the United States may be the first they have ever experienced. It can be a magical experience, and it can also be a little overwhelming — and cold!
These resources are great for turning a snowy day into a memorable teaching moment.
Don't miss ELL teacher Amber Prentice describe her students' reactions to their first snowfall in the video clip below!
Booklists: Children's books about snow and winter
- Snow, Snow, Snow!
- Let It Snow (Reading Rockets)
- Snow Days (Reading Rockets)
- Welcome Winter! (Reading Rockets)
Lesson plans: Snow and winter vocabulary
For ideas related to winter activities and the science behind snow and ice, take a look at these resources:- Ideas for ELLs: Teaching About Weather and Seasons (Larry Ferlazzo, The New York Times)
- A Blizzard of Winter Lessons (Education Week)
- Snow and Ice Theme (Teacher Planet)
- Let It Snow! (TeacherVision)
- Lesson Plans on Glaciers (Nova)
- Avalanche! (Nova Teachers)
- Snow-Related Lesson Plans (National Geographic)
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