Free Winter Activities Bundle for Middle and High School

Winter Haiku Poems

An easy way to let your students express their creativity and explore poetry in a very low-stress format. The page provides a definition of what makes a haiku and has space for students to create three different poems.

Winter Origami

Your students will love the opportunity to turn pieces of paper into adorable winter animals and other seasonal shapes with these simple tutorials. Origami is a great brain break to help your class unwind without hopping on their phones or getting too loud.

Winter Crossword

Seasonal clues make this a great puzzle for this time of year. Perfect for when some students have completed their work while others are still finishing up, as an extra-credit opportunity, or when you end up with ten minutes left at the end of a lesson.

Winter Rebus Challenge

Rebuses are word puzzles that uses pictures, symbols, letters, or words arranged in a clever way to represent a phrase, word, or saying. These puzzles all have something to do with winter, winter holidays, or the cold.

Winter Logic Problems

Give your students all of these simple seasonally-themed logic problems at once or just put one a week out as a fun challenge for your students. Either way, they’ll love trying to solve these puzzles and you’ll enjoy watching them use their problem-solving skills to come up with the correct answers.

Winter Debate Topics

Are snow days better than summer vacation? What’s worse: icy or slushy sidewalks? Toss one of these questions out to your class during the last five minutes before the bell to have a spirited whole-class discussion that will get every student talking or, use our debate graphic organizers to plan a more structured discussion. Either way, your students will have a blast discussing these seasonal topics with each other. Do your students love debating? We’ve got you covered!

Surviving Winter Around the World Reading Passage/Questions

Your students will be engaged and intrigued by this reading passage that teaches them about the ingenious ways different cultures have come up with to make it through the long, dark days of winter. The accompanying questions make this a perfect activity for a quick reading comprehension assessment or as as an emergency sub plan.

Winter Trivia Questions

Bring some seasonal fun to the classroom! These winter-themed trivia questions challenge students with a mix of festive and frosty topics. Use them to spark friendly competition, encourage teamwork, or as quick brain breaks during the busy winter season. You can even send them home for students to share with family or friends over breaks.

Hot Chocolate Showdown: International Edition

Students will make and taste-test hot chocolate recipes from around the world. Recipes from Mexico, France, and Ghana, will have your students exploring unique flavors and traditions from around the world. After sampling each recipe, they’ll rate their favorites and reflect on why one stands out. This activity is perfect for sparking discussions about cultural diversity, food, and personal preferences—all while enjoying a cozy treat.

That’s a Wrap! My Year in Review

This reflective activity invites students to first, think about their favorite moments, achievements, and challenges from the past year. Next, students get the chance to set meaningful goals for the year ahead.

From sharing favorite books and songs to identifying personal growth and aspirations, this activity encourages thoughtful self-reflection and a positive mindset for the future. Perfect for wrapping up the semester or kicking off a fresh start.