Winter Unit Study

During the month of January Calan, Maisie and myself will be learning about different aspects of winter. I am not sure how structured learning is going to go in my household, but we are going to try again. I am keeping everything pretty simple and repeatative, so if we don't get to something, no big deal. I have set some goals for us to learn, but again, it is just about us keeping our days filled and engaging.

So here is the plan:

Goals

• Color: White
• Number: 3
• Letter: W
• Books: 1) "The First Day of Winter" - A rhyming play off of the 12 days of Christmas, but instead the 10 days of Winter bring all the special things needed to build a snowman. 2) "The Snow Bear" - A little cub gets help from friends while he waits patiently for his mother to find him.
• Characteristic: Patience
• Bible Verse: 

Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him.

• Psalm 37:7 •

Jan. 7

Making Popsicle Stick Snowflakes and W is for winter coloring pages. (Hosting my monthly craft playdate with our good friends)

Source: mrskarensclass.blogspot.com via Jodie on Pinterest

Jan. 8

Sorting cotton balls with tweezers in egg carton with Maisie and placing cotton balls on the number 3 and letter W with Calan. As well as, playing in our snow sensory bin. (Attending a Mom's Club playdate in the morning)
Found these great artic animals online for our sensory bin. There were $12 after shipping.

Source: secure.thebigzoo.com via Jodie on Pinterest

Jan. 9

Painting with ice cubes on their Aquadoodle mat. (Continuing our Playaway class on Wednesday mornings.)

Jan. 10

Playing with Cloud Dough (8 cups flour mixed with 1 cup baby oil). 

Source: funfamilycrafts.com via Lisa on Pinterest

Jan. 11

Having a snowball toss. I'll set up baskets and bins around the room and the kids will be able to toss rolled up white socks into them.