Winter is one of my favorite seasons, and it’s the perfect time to bring some seasonal fun into the classroom. Since skiing, ice skating, and snowball fights aren’t exactly practical during the school day, I’ve gathered 13 free winter activities and winter worksheets for 2nd grade that students can enjoy indoors.
These winter activities for 2nd grade include a mix of math, writing, art, and seasonal practice to keep students engaged during the colder months. Whether you need a quick printable, an easy January activity, or a fun way to review important skills, you’ll find plenty of classroom-friendly ideas to use with your students.
13 FREE & Fun Winter Activities for School
Cold weather doesn’t have to mean boring school days. These winter activities for 2nd grade are perfect for bringing a little seasonal fun into the classroom while keeping students learning and engaged.
From math and writing to art and other easy classroom activities, this list includes plenty of ideas you can use throughout January and the winter months.
FREE Winter Writing Worksheet
This free winter writing activity gives students a fun way to practice descriptive writing using the five senses. In Snowy Senses, students think about what they might see, hear, smell, taste, and feel on a snowy day, then add words, sentences, or pictures to each section.
The prompts encourage details such as hearing kids playing in the snow, smelling cookies baking, or feeling snow crunching under boots. It’s an easy addition to winter activities for 2nd grade and works well for writing centers, morning work, or a quick seasonal writing lesson.
Grab this free winter writing activity for your classroom.
Free Winter Grammar Word Searches
Word searches are always a hit with students, and these winter grammar word searches add an extra learning challenge. Students first identify the nouns, verbs, or adjectives in each sentence, then search for those words in the puzzle.
I created these worksheets to give my second graders extra practice with parts of speech in a format they enjoy. These 2nd grade winter worksheets are easy to use for morning work, a quick grammar review, or a no-prep activity on a busy winter day.
Grab these free winter grammar worksheets and give students a seasonal way to practice grammar skills.
Snowman Math Mystery Pictures
These Snowman Math Mystery Pictures are a fun way to add seasonal practice to your winter activities for 2nd grade. Students solve math problems and use the answers to reveal a snowman picture.
The free set includes activities using a hundreds chart, 120 chart, multiplication, and a coordinate grid, making it easy to choose the page that best fits your students’ skill level.
Grab these free winter mystery pictures from Mrs. Thompson’s Treasures.
Free Snowman Writing Activity
This free snowman writing activity gives students a fun way to use their imagination during the winter months. In My Snowman Friend, students write about what they would do if they had a snowman as a friend.
I created this writing page for my students as an easy seasonal activity that encourages creative thinking and sentence writing. It works well as a quick January writing prompt or a simple addition to your winter activities for 2nd grade.
Snowman Contractions–
This free contraction worksheet set is a must-have for your classroom! It includes a fun cut-and-paste activity where students match words to their corresponding contractions, as well as a creative worksheet where they come up with their own contractions.
These versatile activities are perfect for early finishers, center work, review sessions, or morning work. With engaging tasks that make learning contractions fun and interactive, this winter worksheet freebie is sure to be a hit with your students!
Snowman Riddles with 2-Digit Addition and Subtraction – Smiling & Shining in 2nd Grade
Everyone loves a good riddle, and when you can incorporate snowmen and math into the riddle, it becomes 100 times more fun! This engaging winter activity combines math practice with a fun riddle! Students solve 2-digit addition and subtraction problems, then use the answers to crack a code that reveals the answer to a snowman-themed riddle. It’s a perfect way to make math enjoyable while building critical thinking skills. These 2-digit addition and subtraction riddles are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Download your free winter math worksheet for second grade today and make math magical this winter!
How to Build a Snowman– Curriculum Castle
Free Snowman Writing Activity and Snowman Craft: Perfect for Teaching Sequencing!
Looking for a fun and educational winter activity to engage your students? Check out this free How to Build a Snowman writing and art craft from Curriculum Castle! This activity is the perfect way to teach sequencing while adding a touch of creativity to your classroom.
Students start by practicing the essential skill of sequencing as they write step-by-step instructions for building a snowman. This process helps them organize their thoughts, use transition words like first, next, then, and last, and clearly convey their ideas in writing. Sequencing is a key skill in both reading comprehension and writing, and this activity makes it fun and approachable.
After completing their writing, students bring their snowman-building instructions to life by creating an adorable snowman craft. This hands-on component not only reinforces the steps they’ve written but also adds a creative, wintry touch to the lesson.
This free activity is perfect for literacy centers, writing practice, or even a winter-themed bulletin board display. It’s engaging, educational, and guaranteed to make sequencing fun for your students. Download it today and let the snowman-building adventure begin!
Head on over to Curriculum Castle on Teachers Pay Teachers to grab your free snowman writing paper and snowman craft.
Snow Globe Writing Activity
This creative winter writing activity invites students to imagine what life would be like inside a snow globe. It’s a fun way to combine art, imagination, and descriptive writing during winter.
👉 Find the full Snow Globe Writing lesson and free printable here.
Winter Bird Art Lesson by Deep Space Sparkle
This winter art lesson might take a little extra time, but trust me—it’s worth every moment! Students will love the process and the stunning results. They start by creating a snowy background filled with wintry trees, setting the perfect scene for their artwork. Then, using paper, paint, and oil pastels, they craft vibrant, colorful winter birds that truly pop against the snowy backdrop.
This winter art project beautifully combines multiple techniques, from painting and shading to layering and composition, making it both a creative and educational experience. The finished pieces are nothing short of breathtaking and make for an eye-catching classroom or hallway display.
If you’re looking for an art project that inspires creativity and delivers gorgeous results, this is it! Check out the full winter art lesson here: Winter Bird Art Lesson.
Winter Math Worksheets for 2nd Grade-Smiling & Shining in 2nd Grade
Reviewing math concepts doesn’t have to be boring! Say goodbye to plain old worksheets and hello to engaging, winter-themed fun! Winter Math for Second Grade brings the excitement of snowflakes, snowmen, and even a joke to liven up your math practice.
This resource covers essential second-grade math skills, including 2-digit and 3-digit addition and subtraction with regrouping, mental math, counting money, solving 2-step word problems, and telling time. The playful winter theme keeps students engaged while they practice these important concepts, turning math review into an activity they’ll look forward to.
Whether used for centers, homework, or whole-class review, Winter Math for Second Grade is the perfect way to keep your students learning and smiling all season long!
These free second-grade winter math worksheets can be found in my Teachers Pay Teachers store and my FREE resource library.
Snowman Writing Flip Book Freebie -All Students Can Shine
Free Winter Flip Book: Perfect for Writing Winter Stories with a Beginning, Middle, and End!
This free winter flip book is the perfect resource to inspire your students to create their own winter-themed stories! Designed to guide young writers through the key elements of storytelling, the flip book encourages students to develop a clear beginning, middle, and end in their narratives.
As students work through each section of the flip book, they’ll brainstorm ideas, plan their story structure, and write about winter adventures, magical snow days, or any frosty tale they can imagine. This activity helps improve their sequencing skills and encourages creativity while reinforcing the importance of organizing ideas in writing.
The flip book format adds an interactive and hands-on element, making it more engaging than a standard worksheet. Once completed, the flip book becomes a delightful showcase of each student’s unique winter story—a keepsake they’ll be proud to share!
Use this free winter flip book in writing centers, as a class project, or for independent practice. Download your free copy today and let the winter storytelling begin!
Snowman Directed Drawing– Proud to Be Primary
Directed drawings are always a hit with students because they provide step-by-step support while still leaving room for creativity. This Snowman Directed Drawing is an easy winter classroom activity that students can personalize with colorful details and a watercolor background.
The finished snowmen make a cheerful winter display and are a simple way to add a little art and creativity to your January plans.
Winter Science Activity– Fun at Home with Kids
Watching a snowman melt might not usually excite kids, but this science experiment will completely change their minds! With this fun and interactive activity, students (individually, in pairs, or in groups) can build their very own snowman using the provided materials. Then, the magic happens—a quick and easy chemical reaction causes the snowman to melt in a spectacular, foamy display!
This hands-on experiment is not only fun but also a fantastic way to introduce basic science concepts, like chemical reactions, to your students. It’s incredibly versatile, with countless extension activities to make it suitable for a wide range of grade levels. Whether you’re adding observations, predictions, or discussions about states of matter, this activity has endless possibilities for exploration and learning.
Bring some science magic into your classroom and turn the idea of a melting snowman into a moment of discovery! Check out the full activity here: Magic Foaming Snowman Experiment.
Winter Wonderland
You can easily turn your classroom into a winter wonderland with all of these fun winter activities. Even after the excitement of the holiday season, there are still so many fun winter activities you can do with your students. I hope you can check a couple of these things off your list!
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