Description
Winter Literacy Center | Synonym Snowman Word Work Activity for January
Keeping upper elementary students engaged with winter literacy center activities is easier with fun, hands-on learning opportunities. Especially right after a long holiday break. This editable winter literacy center can be used to help students review synonyms and antonyms with a fun snowman theme!
For this winter activity, each snowman has two synonyms on his body that students must match.
There are 30 total “Synonym Snowmen” that can be used in three different ways:
- OPTION 1:–Snowman Synonyms for a Literacy Center–Cut the snowmen apart and have your students match each synonym for an engaging winter literacy center. Your students can extend their work with the included response sheet, where they will write a sentence using their synonyms.
- OPTION 2: –Snowman Synonyms SCOOT Game that includes Antonym Practice–Leave each snowman in one whole piece so that students see both synonyms. Then play a SCOOT game (with the included SCOOT sheet) where students can write an antonym to match the synonyms.
- OPTION 3: –Snowman Synonyms Google Forms for Distance Learning–The Google Forms version included has a direct link allowing you to make your own copy. Then you can assign this synonym activity virtually.
Here’s how this winter literacy center benefits you and your students:
- These snowmen are EDITABLE so that you can change the synonyms for your class.–This makes differentiation so much easier for you.
- The variety of options allows you to use this with whole group, small group, and online learning–flexibility gives you greater control.
- Your students need something fun, challenging, but not too hard during those frigid winter months–so that they won’t be bored.
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More Nitty-Gritty Details of the Winter Literacy Center:
- Standards-aligned synonym practice for students in Grades 3-5.
- This resource is saved in a compressed zip file. Please check your computer’s compatibility to download zip files.
- A direct link to the Google Forms version is included in the PDF of the resource.
Heidi W. –
This was a cute activity that the students enjoyed, easy print and use, thank you for making!
Morsel Tidbits –
This was a lot of fun to use in January and for a nice change of pace. The matchups were engaging and were a great way to practice synonyms. Thank you!
Verna Lynn G. –
My students really enjoyed this during small group time. The snowmen added a fun twist to the learning!
Laughlin and Learning –
A fun snow day activity or just for something winter themed!
Andrea L. –
My students were completely engaged in this activity. It is a great way to ease into the new year. Perfect fun way to practice Antonyms and Synonyms!
Bernadette F. –
My students enjoyed this resource at Literacy Night!!
Suzanne S. –
My students enjoyed using this resource at centers during small group time. The snowman were a clever way to disguise learning and have fun with it.
Lori K. –
I used this as a center activity. My students really seemed to enjoy it!
Teacher Corner of Grace –
It’s important the students learn synonyms and this is a fun way to help teach that skill. Thank you for your time and effort.
Krista B. –
Super cute activity! We used it at our synonym station for our older students at Winter literacy night. It was a hit!
Elizabeth L. –
This was a great, engaging way to get my students practicing synonyms!
Ellen H. –
Great addition to our literacy centers! You could use this as a standalone activity as well, no problem. The snowman puzzle part of it is super cute and engaging.
Amanda Blumhoefer –
This is an excellent resource for 3rd grade! The kids were completely engaged!
Danielle P. –
Love!
Veronica Rodriguez –
My 4th grade students absolutely enjoyed these activities. Was easy for them to remember their synonyms due to the hands on activities. A MUST BUY!!
Laura B. –
Students were challenged and engaged…a perfect combination. Thanks!
Anissa Mikitiuk –
This is a great resource. My students enjoyed using it. Thank you!
Jennifer A. –
So cute! My students loved these!
Amanda G. –
Great resource and love the theme. Thank you!