Description
This bundle has everything you need to invite fun into your classroom this winter season! It includes review game templates, project-based learning assignments, social emotional learning (SEL) activities, writing workshops, icebreaker games, and more!
Included with this Winter Fun Bundle:
- 3 Project-Based Learning Assignments – Digital & Print
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- Book Trailer Project
- Netflix Series Project
- Book Review Project
- 3 Review Game Templates – Editable & Ready-to-Play
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- Classroom Feud
- 4 Pics 1 Word
- Jeopardy
- 3 Social-Emotional Learning Activities for Older Students – Digital & Print
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- Enneagram Personality Test
- Letter to My Future Self
- Reflective Literary Quotes Journal
- 2 Writing Workshops – Digital & Print
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- Instapoetry Writing Workshop
- Winter Descriptive Writing Workshop
- 2 Interactive Icebreaker Games
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- Survival Scenario Escape Room
- 5-Second Card Game
- BONUS: Motivational Student Bookmarks
- Teacher Instructions for using these resources
Resources in this Winter Fun Bundle:
1. Book Trailer Project – Movie Trailer Assignment for Any Novel or Short Story
This project can be used for any independent novel study, whole-class novel, or even as a final assessment for literature circles! Use this project as a creative alternative to standardized testing for assessment of comprehension and higher-level thinking.
The Book Trailer Project is a perfect addition to your Winter Fun classroom lineup because it merges creativity, technology, and literacy. During the colder months, when students often need a motivational boost, this activity allows them to bring stories to life in an exciting way. Students will design a short movie-style trailer using their chosen novel or short story, applying cinematic techniques such as dramatic pacing, music selection, and visual storytelling. This project promotes critical analysis of plot structure, tone, and theme—while still offering a festive and engaging classroom experience.
2. Netflix Adaptation Project – Media Production Assignment for Any Story
This creative project invites students to reimagine any short story or novel as a Netflix series! By combining literary analysis with real-world media design, students explore character development, theme, genre, and narrative structure while crafting their own adaptation. This high-engagement assignment works well as a summative assessment, final project, or alternative to a traditional literary essay or book report.
The Netflix Adaptation Project fits seamlessly into your Winter Fun classroom activities because it inspires imagination and teamwork during an otherwise quiet time of year. Students can work collaboratively to cast actors, design promotional posters, and write episode synopses. This hands-on assignment bridges literature and media studies, providing opportunities to discuss adaptation, audience, and storytelling across formats—all while keeping students engaged through the creative process.
3. Differentiated Book Review Project
Looking for an alternative to book reports for your independent novel study? This differentiated book review project can be used for any novel study or short story! Includes book review templates for both vlog- and blog-style book reviews to empower students to become literary critics.
Winter is the perfect time for cozy reading and reflection, making this book review project an ideal Winter Fun classroom activity. Students can choose between digital or traditional review formats, tailoring their projects to their interests and learning styles. Whether creating a video vlog review or composing a written blog entry, students strengthen their analytical and persuasive writing skills. By evaluating character arcs, plot effectiveness, and author style, they engage in meaningful literary analysis in a format that feels fresh and relevant.
4. Classroom Feud Game – Editable Review Game Template
Who doesn’t love a game of Classroom Feud? Modeled after the classic Family Feud format, this review game is a great way to engage students during any time of year. This Classroom Feud game is a fast-paced team-building activity that blends strategy, speed, and fun, making it a perfect choice for an icebreaker to build rapport and energize your students!
During the colder months, Classroom Feud brings warmth and laughter to your Winter Fun activities. This interactive review game encourages collaboration and excitement, helping students shake off the mid-year slump. It’s a fantastic way to review material before exams or to celebrate the completion of a unit. With customizable prompts, teachers can easily align the game to any subject or theme—literature, history, or even holiday trivia.
5. 4 Pics 1 Word Editable Review Game for Any Subject
Engage your students with an interactive and fun review game using the viral “4 Pics 1 Word” format! This resource is perfect for reinforcing key concepts, vocabulary, and topics from your curriculum in an exciting and memorable way.
This game is an excellent Winter Fun activity for both group and individual play. The 4 Pics 1 Word format challenges students to think critically while decoding visual clues connected to lesson content. The adaptable nature of this game allows it to be customized for any subject, making it perfect for end-of-semester reviews or quick warm-up sessions. It’s particularly effective for visual learners who benefit from image association and creative reasoning.
6. Editable Jeopardy Game Template
This Jeopardy-style trivia game is perfect for team-building, brain breaks, or reviewing key concepts from your curriculum! It includes editable templates for PowerPoint® and Google Slides® so you can customize the game with your own categories; it also includes a ready-to-play version preloaded with pop trivia questions for older students!
As a Winter Fun classroom favorite, Jeopardy combines competition and collaboration in an exciting way. This digital trivia game can be adapted for review sessions or just-for-fun learning before winter break. Teachers can easily input subject-specific questions, holiday-themed trivia, or even “year in review” content to make the experience both educational and festive.
This Enneagram Personality Test Unit is a great activity for social emotional learning (SEL). It includes a slideshow lesson, an enneagram quiz, reflection worksheets, and classroom posters. This unit provides students with language to reflect on their identity, build empathy, and foster positive classroom relationships.
The Enneagram Personality Test brings introspection and empathy to your Winter Fun curriculum. The colder months are often a time of self-reflection, and this activity helps students explore their personalities and communication styles. It also provides teachers with insight into classroom dynamics, creating stronger relationships and promoting mindfulness in the classroom.
Empower your students to set meaningful goals for the new year and reflect on their personal growth with this future writing activity and vision board! This resource guides students through a series of activities that encourage them to think critically about their future, set actionable goals, and plan for success.
A staple in Winter Fun activities, the Letter to My Future Self project helps students pause, reflect, and set intentions for the upcoming year. It’s ideal for the transition between semesters and encourages a positive growth mindset. Teachers can pair this assignment with vision board creation or guided journaling for a reflective and motivational writing experience.
9. Literary Quotes Reflection Journal
Inspire reflection with these literary quotes & journal prompts! This activity features 24 powerful literary quotes for teens paired with reflective writing prompts. Students will analyze a quote of their choice from a literary and personal perspective.
The Literary Quotes Reflection Journal offers a quiet and thoughtful Winter Fun activity that encourages mindfulness through writing. Students connect literature to their own lives, exploring universal themes such as courage, empathy, and resilience—perfect topics for introspection during the winter season.
10. Instapoetry Writing Workshop
Hook your students on poetry through a medium they love – Instagram! Explore the Instapoetry community through an informative and interactive HyperDoc lesson. Students will craft their own poems using the poetry writing workshop and Instagram template provided!
This workshop adds a creative spark to your Winter Fun writing lessons. By blending digital literacy with self-expression, students learn that poetry can be both modern and meaningful. Sharing their poems in a digital “gallery” can also create a classroom community event that celebrates creativity and voice.
11. Winter Descriptive Writing Lesson
Teach narrative writing with these winter descriptive writing prompts! This narrative writing lesson teaches students how to develop and enhance setting in their creative writing using informational handouts and descriptive writing prompts.
This Winter Fun favorite allows students to capture the sensory details of the season—crisp air, snowfall, and cozy indoor scenes—while practicing narrative techniques. Students will strengthen their use of imagery and mood, transforming descriptive exercises into vivid short stories.
12. Survival Scenario Escape Room Game
Foster team building with this immersive Survival Scenario Escape Room Game! This space-themed activity engages students in critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving as they work together to escape disaster in deep space. Includes digital and print versions!
Adding this activity to your Winter Fun classroom collection is a great way to energize students and promote teamwork. The escape room format turns learning into an adventure, requiring logic, reasoning, and collaboration.
13. 5-Second Game
Get your students talking, laughing, and thinking on their feet with this high-energy 5-Second Game! Perfect as a back-to-school icebreaker or brain break for any time of year, this fast-paced classroom game challenges students to name three things in just five seconds.
This quick, lively Winter Fun activity is perfect for energizing students after long lessons or before breaks. It encourages fast thinking, humor, and friendly competition, creating an uplifting classroom atmosphere.
BONUS: Motivational Student Bookmarks
These inspiring motivational bookmarks feature social-emotional learning quotes from public figures your students adore! Student gifts don’t need to be expensive – simply print and laminate these bookmarks for an affordable, memorable, and easy gift for students.
These bookmarks are the perfect finishing touch to your Winter Fun classroom collection—thoughtful, practical, and inspiring. They serve as lasting reminders of encouragement and growth, ideal for gifting during the winter season.
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⭒ For classrooms utilizing Google Classroom® ⭒
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