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No-Prep Winter Literacy Activities for January


No prep Winter literacy activities

January can feel like a tough reset after the magic of winter break— but it’s also the perfect opportunity to start the year strong with engaging, high-quality classroom activities that don’t add to your workload!


These no-prep winter literacy activities for January are thoughtfully designed to support meaningful literacy instruction while being completely no-prep and print-and-go, so you can spend less time planning and more time teaching! Whether you’re easing students back into routines or looking to refresh your lessons with purposeful, seasonal content, these ready-to-use activities make returning to the classroom after Christmas feel manageable, motivating, and enjoyable.


No-Prep Winter Writing Activities for January

If you need additional writing materials after the winter break, look no further!

Use these no-prep Winter Writing Prompts to supplement your writing instruction this January! These materials are perfect to use as independent writing activities, writing centers, writer's workshops, early finisher activities, daily journaling and more! With a variety of templates for each writing prompt, these materials allow you to easily differentiate your students' writing practice.


With these winter writing prompts, you can provide engaging writing activities for all students in your classroom while offering structured support as needed.



No-Prep Winter Phonics Activities for January


No-Prep Winter Literacy Activities for January

These simple and fun, Winter Write the Room Activities are the perfect addition to your literacy centers this January! They keep students engaged and excited about learning — while being super easy for you to prep!


Each product includes a student recording sheet that can be used with any or all of the 3 sets of word cards included. I also included a set of blank cards in case you want to add your own specific words for practice. There are products available for all of the following phonics skills:


The benefits are two-fold: provide targeted phonics review AND get your students moving! It's the perfect solution if your students have the "wiggles" after the holiday break.


Stay tuned for highlights of more great resources to use in your classroom this winter!


 
 
 

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