Winter Classroom Freebies for Math and Literacy

Winter in the classroom is a mix of excitement and exhaustion. Students are returning from breaks, routines need refreshing, and teachers are juggling engagement with consistency. Having the right free resources on hand can make a huge difference during this season.

This Winter Classroom Freebies Hub brings together some of my most helpful math and literacy free resources for kindergarten through second grade. Whether you are planning for January, setting up winter centers, or looking ahead to February writing activities, everything is organized in one easy place.

January Math and Literacy Freebies

January is all about resetting expectations and easing students back into learning. These resources focus on structure, practice, and gentle engagement after winter break.

January Math and Literacy with Free New Years Activities

This post includes Free New Years themed math and literacy activities designed to help students reflect, set goals, and practice essential skills at the start of the year.

January Practice Pages for Math and Literacy

These no prep practice pages are perfect for morning work, independent practice, or homework during January. They provide consistent routines while still feeling seasonal and fresh.

Monthly Classroom Slides

These monthly classroom slides support organization, transitions, and classroom management throughout the day. The January slides are especially helpful for reestablishing routines after winter break, but winter slides for December, January, and February are all available.

A free sample is included so you can try them with your students.

Winter Themed Math and Literacy Activities

Winter themed resources add just enough novelty to keep students engaged while reinforcing key skills. These posts focus on hands on learning and seasonal themes that work well all winter long. This post shares winter math and literacy workstations designed to give students meaningful practice while working independently. These activities are perfect for math and literacy centers, early finishers, or flexible grouping.

Penguin Math and Literacy Printables

Penguins are a classroom favorite, and this post includes free penguin themed math and literacy printables that work well for small groups, centers, and independent practice.

Late Winter Writing Freebies

As winter continues, writing becomes a great way to keep students engaged and thinking critically.

Free Groundhog Day Fact and Opinion Writing Lesson

This free Groundhog Day writing lesson helps students practice fact and opinion writing while learning about a fun winter tradition. It works well as a standalone activity or as part of a February writing unit.

How to Use This Winter Freebies Hub

Teachers use these free resources in many ways throughout the winter months. You might bookmark this page and return to it as you plan week by week, or share it with a teammate who is looking for fresh ideas.

Because these resources span January through late winter, you can use them to support:
• Morning work and daily warm ups
• Small group instruction and intervention
• Centers and independent practice
• Writing extensions and seasonal lessons
• Classroom routines and management resets

This hub will continue to grow as new winter resources are added, making it a helpful place to revisit each year.

Save This Page for Winter Planning

If winter planning ever feels overwhelming, come back to this Winter Classroom Freebies Hub. Everything here is designed to save you time while keeping students engaged and learning.

Penguin Math Craft Winter Centers and January Bulletin Board