Winter Holiday Fun Activity Packet | Grades 3-6 | Math ELA Brain Teasers Puzzles

If you are anything like me, the winter season (especially before and after winter and holiday breaks) is definitely the time when I am reaching for easy, no prep life savers that will keep my students engaged. This can be a difficult stretch of time to get through as a teacher, not to mention for students who are more burnt-out than I am, and just looking for something fun, but still learning-centered, to do.

This resource was created for those days during the winter season when you’re looking for an independent, rigorous and educational activity kit that is fun and keeps students engaged.

Rid your classroom of the winter blues with our comprehensive 70-page activity packet, specifically crafted for the modern classroom. This resource seamlessly bridges the gap between digital and tactile learning, providing an engaging, multi-faceted tool that caters to every student's needs.

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This product includes:

Digital

- 62 full color, winter-themed activity pages

- Google Slides + Easel Activity versions

- Audio support (human-read + high quality) for every activity

- Ready-to-assign

Printable

- 62 black-and-white activity worksheets

- 8 winter-themed coloring sheets

- All pages are optimized for both the activities and coloring

- Pick-and-choose the pages you want to print and copy

Activity Categories:

- Brain Teasers

- Logic Puzzles

- Word Searches

- Math Puzzles

- Sudoku (3 levels)

- Mazes (3 levels)

- Writing Activities

- Crossword Puzzles

- Word Puzzles

- (6) Reading Passages with Questions (3 nonfiction, 3 fiction)

- Coloring pages

Note: There are no religious references included within this resource.

Perfect for grades 3, 4, 5, and 6!

This bundle of activities will provide your students with interesting and thought-provoking activities to complete during a time that can be really difficult for them to stay engaged for 6 hours straight. This option provides you with a moment in which no direct teaching or lecturing is necessary, but you can still interact with your students and be assured that they are still using their brain power!

Digital Versatility

Optimized for online platforms, this packet thrives in virtual classrooms. Compatible with Google Slides and Easel, it's designed to facilitate interactive learning with just a few clicks. The digital version elevates the learning experience with human-read audio support, ensuring that students who face reading challenges are not left behind.

Printable Engagement

For a tactile learning experience, the printable version comes to life with outline images that encourage creativity through coloring. This hands-on approach complements digital learning and provides a refreshing offline balance.

Curated Activities for All Levels

Inside, you'll find a diverse array of thought-provoking activities:

• Mazes in three complexity levels to sharpen problem-solving skills.
• Sudoku puzzles ranging from beginner to advanced, fostering logical thinking.
• Word searches and crossword puzzles to enhance vocabulary and spelling prowess.
• Word puzzles and brain teasers that challenge linguistic dexterity and cognitive skills.
• Logic puzzles that encourage critical thinking and reasoning.
• Engaging reading passages with comprehensive question sets to improve comprehension.
• Creative writing activities to spark imagination and articulate expression.
• Math puzzles designed to strengthen numerical and analytical abilities.

Every activity is tailored to stimulate minds and cater to varying difficulty preferences, ensuring inclusivity for all learners. Whether used as a full-class curriculum enhancement or as individual challenge tasks, this packet is your ally in delivering a dynamic and inclusive educational experience.

Elevate your teaching toolkit with this versatile and enriching resource, and watch your students thrive in an environment that celebrates learning in all its forms.