Snowman and Gingerbread Friends Thematic PDF Kit
By Colleen Gallagher at
www.teachingheart.net

 

Make your snowman and gingerbread unit exciting with these great printables.   All printables come in a zip folder.  All the files are in PDF format.  None of the files are in word.  The graphic artists that were used to create these files requested that the files be put in PDF format.  Since they are in PDF format, they cannot be modified and must be used as is.   

There are two below that are free to print. Look for th ***

 

Price = 14.75  (Less than a dollar a file!!!)

 

1.) Snowman Drop Game – This is a simple game that is fun for the kids and also is a great way to introduce or practice fact families.  It is also a fun way to practice math facts to 10.  The snowmen manipulatives and score sheet is included.  Just print and use!  (Use with grades 1-3.  Grade 1 will need more direction from the teacher.  Before playing the game, play a few games with the class as a group and then allow them to play as partners. (1-3)

 

2.) Snowman Following Directions:  For grades k-1, the teacher should read the directions and have the student complete the task.  This will work on listening skills.  For grades 2-3, the student reads the directions and follows the directions.  (K-3)

 

3.) Snowman Difference Pocket Chart – This lesson focuses on reading skills and determining differences.  The center sheet focuses on writing a complete sentence.  This file includes all materials to make the center and a center sheet for the students to complete when they have finished the center.  The student must read the sentence and then place it in the pocket chart under the snowman the statement is describing.  When all sentence strips are in the pocket chart, have them complete the center sheet by looking at the pocket chart they completed.   (2-3).  For grade 1, you may choose to do this activity as a class lessons; calling on students to read the strips and then place under the correct snowman.  Or the teacher may read the strips and then have a student place the strip under the snowman.

 

4.) Snowman Comprehension – A short story about a boy building a snowman.  The student can read the story and then answer the questions independently (2-3).  The teacher can share the story and help the students answer the questions for a listening comprehension activity (1).

 

5.) ***Snowman Candy Bar Wrapper – Great treat for your students after you finish a snowman or winter unit.  Would also be great to add the bars to a favor bag of goodies you give out before the holidays.  The wrapper will fit a 1.45 oz. Hershey Bar.  The wrapper says, “Warm Winter Wishes to a Frosty Student!”

 

6.) Snowman Measurement Activity - Give each student a sheet below found in the file & one cup of each:  mini marshmallows, raisins, & cheerios.  Have the students find the area and perimeter of the two given snowman using each of the given items.  Have each student record their answers on the grid.  Students should begin to understand that it takes fewer larger units than smaller units to cover an area or outline/perimeter of a shape.  After the table is filled in you may have the students answer the questions about the table independently or you may answer the questions as a class.    (1-3)

 

7.) Snowman Kisses Labels – A great treat for your students.  These print on 3 1/3" x 4"mailing labels/ AVERY 8164.  Print them out and stick them to a zip-loc baggie.   Place some marshmallows or Hershey kisses into a bag. 

 

8.) ***Sorting Gingerbread & Snow Friends – The student cuts out various pictures of snowmen and then sorts them on a sorting sheet (k-2).  The student answers question independently (1-2) about their sorting sheet. 

 

9.) Line Up Snowmen and Gingerbread Friends Pocket Chart or Envelope Center – This activity focuses on ordinal numbers from 1 – 8.  You may choose to use this in a pocket chart or place in an envelope for the student to take back to their seat.  A center sheet is included for your students to work on after they complete the center.  (1-3)

 

10.) Gingerbread Addition – A practice worksheet of addition facts with a gingerbread theme.  (k-2)

 

11.) Gingerbread Word Search (1-3) – Student looks at the word bank and then finds the word in the puzzle.

 

12.) Gingerbread Drop Game – This is a simple game that is fun for the kids and also is a great way to introduce or practice fact families.  It is also a fun way to practice math facts to 10.  The gingerbread manipulatives and score sheet are included.  Just print and use!  (Use with grades 1-3.  Grade 1 will need more direction from the teacher.  Before playing the game, play a few games with the class as a group and then allow them to play as partners. (1-3)

 

13.) Gingerbread Baby Mini Book – Student reads book and cuts out the graphics.  Student places a graphic on each page to match the text.  The student may color the pictures when complete.  Last page of the book is a student activity.  (k-2)

 

14.) The Yummy Gingerbread Mini Book – An eight page book about eating a Gingerbread Man.  The students read the book and cut out graphics (to demonstrate how to eat a gingerbread man) as stated in the directions.  (K-3)

 

15.) Gingerbread Snack Labels – Here is a little poem I wrote about Gingerbread Cookies.  They print on 3 1/3" x 4"mailing labels/ AVERY 8164.  Print them out and stick them to a zip-loc baggie.  Place two or three gingerbread shaped cookies in a baggie and give to your students and a sweet treat for a great job on a Gingerbread Unit.  Note: over the holiday season, you can find the Gingerbread cookies at your local grocery store.  They come in a box and are made by Pepridge Farms.

 

16.) Gingerbread Fact Family – Student must write the family of facts into each gingerbread house.  (1-3)

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