Winter Animals
This is what certain animals do during the cold winter to save energy and stay warm
hibernate
This is the name of the Kristoff's reindeer in the movie Frozen?
Sven
Ask a question to a classmate about what winter holidays they celebrate
follow up with another question or comment
This is often made in the wintertime by children. It has a corn cob pipe, a button nose, and two eyes made out of coal.
snowman
This holiday is celebrated by decorating a tree with ornaments and other items.
Christmas
True or false: Polar bears hibernate
Who is Buddy is looking for in the movie Elf? Mom or dad?
dad
You open a gift from your grandma that you do not like. You think, "I don't like this present". Is this an inside comment or an outside comment?
Inside - it could hurt Grandma's feelings
These objects are often fun to throw at your friends when it snows.
snowballs
This winter holiday celebrates African heritage, unity, and culture.
Kwanzaa
Name an animal that hibernates through the winter
bears, skunks, bees, snakes, groundhogs or bats
What is the name of the squirrel-rat in the movie Ice Age?
a) Scrat b) Jolly c) Olaf
a) Scrat
You find out that one of your friends doesn't celebrate Christmas. What can you say to them instead of "Merry Christmas?"
Happy holidays, happy New Year, have a nice winter break...
This is a winter treat that many people bake and decorate as a family.
cookies
This holiday celebrates the beginning of a new year.
New Years Eve/New Years Day
Name five animals who like to live in colder climates (places).
polar bear, penguin, seal, rabbit, owl, deer, moose
True or False: All of the following movies are considered winter movies
A) Elf
B) Moana
C) Frozen
D) The Grinch
false, Moana is not a winter movie.
How do you feel when you open a present? Name 3 words to describe that feeling
excited, happy, joyful, loved, special...
This winter activity involves sliding on the ice wearing special shoes that have blades.
ice skating
On this holiday, people wait for this little brown animal to come out of his hole to see if he sees his shadow.
Groundhog Day
Penguins keep their eggs warm by balancing them on their feet and covering them in their fur. Is it the male's job or the female's job to keep the egg warm?
Male--the father keeps the egg warm.
Name the 9 reindeer that pull Santa's sleigh
Dasher Prancer Comet Vixen Donner Cupid Dancer Blitzen Rudolph
You didn't get the big present you were hoping for. What do you say or do?
It is best to say "thank you" for the gifts that you did receive. Complaining about what you didn't get can seem ungrateful.
This winter sport involves going up a mountain then sliding down the mountain wearing 2 long objects on your feet.
skiing
This is a Jewish holiday in which eight candles are lit on a menorah.
Hanukkah