

The "Winter" theme is a fantastic way for toddlers to foster creativity, sensory exploration, and social interaction. The following article provides Winter Theme Activity Ideas, Importance Of Winter Theme, Goals For Winter Theme, Linking To The EYLF and more.
This is a simple song that is sung in the tune of Frere Jacques. This song can be sung using actions or with some percussion instruments to make the sounds of rain and thunder.
This is a simple rhyme about rain for young children. It is about rain falling from the sky and the flowers growing after the sun comes up.
The Stormy Weather Count and Match provides "counting cards" to children where they recognise the number and count and match the weather onto the stormy clouds. It also comes with a cute stormy rhyme that can be read to the children before they begin this activity.
This template can be used as a sweet winter display in the learning environment during the colder season. It's cute to add children's faces to the snow suit and add these to children's portfolios.
Snowflake Counting 1 to 20 enables children to recognise and identify numbers 1 to 20 and add the correct number of snowflakes. This is great for children learning numbers, counting and number recognition. These can be laminated as well and used as play dough mats.
Hot Chocolate Marshmallow Count is a fun "winter theme" counting activity that children can do. Children need to recognise and identify the number on the cup and add the correct number of marshmallows on each hot chocolate. This is a great way for children to recognise and learn numbers and one-to-one correspondence. This can be used in various ways, including with playdough where children can make their own marshmallows out of playdough, and laminated children can draw their own marshmallows.
The Raindrop Count and Match encourages children to recognise the number on the cloud and to count the correct number of raindrops to add under each cloud. This is a great way for children to recognise and learn numbers and for one to one correspondence. This can be used in a variety of ways including with playdough where children can make their own raindrops to add, laminates and used for drawing and so much more!
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