10 Cozy Books with a Winter Theme for your daycare classroom!
It’s that time of year again – when the snow is falling, the air is crisp and cold, and days are spent snuggled up inside. It’s winter time! What better way to bring joy to your classroom during these chilly months than books with a winter theme?
Here I’ve put together a list of 10 perfect winter reads for your toddlers in daycare – charming tales sure to warm their hearts. So please grab a cup of cocoa (extra marshmallows!), get comfy, and look at a childcare provider’s top picks for great story times this season!
1. The Itsy Bitsy Snowman
If wintertime is a favorite time of year for you, then winter themed books are a great way to bring even more cheer into your classroom.
A great winter favorite is “The Itsy Bitsy Snowman” by Jefferson Burton. This wintery twist on the beloved nursery rhyme, “The Itsy Bitsy Spider,” introduces everyone’s favorite winter characters and landscapes.
Check out snowmen lesson plans for more wintery classroom fun!
2. Hot Cocoa Calm
Looking for a perfect read-aloud for circle time to encourage self-regulation even on those hectic days.
Hot Cocoa Calm is a winter themed book that teaches kids how to take control of their emotions and breathe their way to calmness.
Keep winter cold days fun for preschoolers with hot chocolate themed lesson plans.
3. The First Day of Winter
Staying creative and imagitive during winter can be a fun activity for toddlers, 2 year olds, and preschoolers. A great way to introduce this topic to your daycare is with The First Day of Winter by Denise Fleming
Add a them lesson about winter and snowmen to bring this story to life!
4. Baby Loves Winter!
For childcare providers looking for winter books for infants and toddlers, check out Baby Loves Winter, by Karen Katz. A unique interactive book, it encourages youngsters to lift flaps and explore cute winter objects hiding underneath.
It’s the perfect way to improve winter vocabulary and learn about winter activities. For providers looking to do an activity based around winter, check out these snow lesson plans.
5. Let It Snow
Let it Snow by Maryann Cocca-Leffler is a great way to get your toddler or preschool group excited for the change in winter weather as the snowflakes drizzle down outside!
By adding this to a bundle-up theme you can teach all kinds of winter activities. From building snowmen to drinking hot chocolate by the fire’s warm glow, LET IT SNOW celebrates wonders of winter!
6. The Jacket I Wear in the Snow
Rhyme follows rhyme as layer after layer of winter clothing. Clever rebuses and jaunty illustrations make The Jacket I Wear in the Snow especially fun for prereaders and new readers.
This delightful book is an ideal resource to add to your bundle up lesson plans!
7. What Can You See in Winter
What Can You see in Winter? Books in this series introduce emergent readers to the four seasons. In Winter, children are taken on a tour of things they can see in winter including typical winter activities and changes in the natural world.
A great match for your snow-themed activities and lesson plans!
8. Snowmen at Night
Have you ever built a snowman and discovered the next day that his grin has gotten a little crooked, or his tree-branch arms have moved? And you’ve wondered . . . what do snowmen do at night? This delightful wintertime tale reveals all! Find out Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner and Mark Buehner.
Enhance your Snowmen theme with this delightful adventure!
9. Froggy Gets Dressed
Brrrr…it’s cold out there! Froggy Gets Dressed by Jonathan London and Frank Remkiewicz is a great way to learn how to dress for winter weather!
This cute story pairs great with your Bundle Up lesson plans and dressing for the chilly winter weather!
10. Under My Hood I Have A Hat
If you’re looking for books about winter clothing for your toddler, Under My Hood I Have a Hat by Karla Kuskin is a great option. It’s an interactive exploration of the many layers of winter clothing, such as hats, scarves, and mittens.
Take it one step further with this bundle-up lesson plan that features fun winter activities for your toddlers to complete! These engaging lessons are sure to excite and have your little ones enjoying their winter season even more.
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Books With A Theme
There you have it – a great collection of winter books with a theme to share with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. These cozy books will provide plenty of delightful ways to celebrate the season. Have fun reading aloud with the little ones in your classroom this winter season.
Don’t forget to click here and head to the winter theme page for more wintry fun ideas for your classroom and families.
