44 Exciting Classroom Winter Party Ideas

Winter-Themed Bingo

A simple, engaging game that kids will love! Customize bingo cards with winter-themed images like snowflakes, mittens, and snowmen.

• Tips:
  • Use winter words or pictures for an educational twist.
  • Offer small winter-themed prizes for winners like snowman stickers or candy canes.
  • Play multiple rounds to keep the excitement going.

Kid’s Snowball Toss

A fun and active game where students toss “snowballs” (cotton balls or white bean bags) into containers or buckets.

• Tips:
  • Set up different distances for varying difficulty.
  • Use plastic cups, boxes, or baskets as targets.
  • Create a point system to track scores.

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Snowman Bowling

Transform empty cans into snowmen by stacking them and use a soft ball to knock them down.

• Tips:
  • Paint the cans with snowman faces or stick on snowman stickers.
  • Create a point system for knocking down different numbers of cans.
  • Play in teams for a cooperative experience.

Winter Hot Chocolate Bar

Set up a hot chocolate station where kids can customize their own drinks.

• Tips:
  • Offer toppings like marshmallows, whipped cream, peppermint sticks, and sprinkles.
  • Use colorful cups and festive straws for extra fun.
  • Keep the drinks warm in a slow cooker or thermos.

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A Snowman Relay Race

Teams race to dress up a teammate as a snowman with winter clothing like scarves, mittens, and hats.

• Tips:
  • Set a timer to make it a race.
  • Ensure everyone has a chance to participate.
  • Use oversized clothing for added fun.

Winter-Themed Crafts

Provide supplies for students to make their own winter crafts, such as snowflake ornaments or paper plate snowmen.

• Tips:
  • Use recycled materials to make the craft eco-friendly.
  • Have step-by-step instructions for easy-to-follow projects.
  • Display the crafts around the classroom to keep the winter spirit alive.

Ice Cube Relay

Students must transfer ice cubes using a spoon or small shovel from one container to another.

• Tips:
  • Use large plastic spoons or small tongs for added challenge.
  • Make it a team competition for a cooperative experience.
  • Consider using colored ice cubes to make the relay more festive.

Pin the Nose on the Snowman

A twist on the classic “Pin the Tail on the Donkey,” where kids pin a carrot nose on a paper snowman while blindfolded.

• Tips:
  • Use velcro or sticky tape for the noses to easily stick to the snowman.
  • Offer small prizes for those who come closest to the correct spot.
  • Make the snowman large for an easy target.

Winter Storytime

Read a winter-themed story to the class, followed by a fun discussion or activity related to the book.

• Tips:
  • Choose a story that focuses on winter activities or themes of kindness.
  • Ask students to share their favorite winter experiences after the story.
  • Offer themed bookmarks as keepsakes.

Kid’s Winter Scavenger Hunt

Set up a scavenger hunt where kids search for winter-related items around the classroom or school.

• Tips:
  • Include items like snowflakes, mittens, or winter-themed toys.
  • Give students clues or riddles to solve as they search.
  • Make it a team activity to encourage collaboration.

Snowman Cookie Decorating

Provide plain sugar cookies shaped like snowmen for students to decorate with frosting, candies, and sprinkles.

• Tips:
  • Set up a decorating station with different colored frostings and toppings.
  • Allow kids to create their own snowman designs for extra creativity.
  • Offer small bags to take their decorated cookies home.

Winter-Themed Charades

A winter-themed version of charades where students act out winter activities or things like ice skating, building a snowman, or sledding.

• Tips:
  • Prepare a list of winter-themed actions for students to act out.
  • Make sure everyone has a chance to participate.
  • Keep the acting simple to ensure younger students can join in.

Penguin Waddle Race

Students must race while waddling like penguins, keeping a ball between their knees or under their chin.

• Tips:
  • Use soft balls to avoid injuries.
  • Set up a short track for the race.
  • Make it a team relay for added fun.

Snowflake Hunt

Hide small snowflakes around the classroom for kids to find, with each snowflake holding a fun fact or activity.

• Tips:
  • Include both easy and hard-to-find snowflakes for variety.
  • Provide a small prize for the student who finds the most.
  • Include winter-themed questions or challenges on each snowflake.

Winter Bingo with M&Ms

Use a bingo game where the markers are M&Ms or other small winter-themed candies.

• Tips:
  • Create bingo cards with winter symbols or images.
  • Offer small prizes or candy for winning a round.
  • Have multiple rounds to keep kids engaged.

Snowball Fight

Using soft snowballs (such as cotton balls), organize a friendly snowball fight where kids can throw at targets or each other.

• Tips:
  • Set clear boundaries for the snowball fight to avoid chaos.
  • Use targets like buckets or cones to make it competitive.
  • Ensure everyone is playing safely.

Winter-Themed Trivia

Create a trivia quiz with winter-related questions about snow, holidays, animals, and traditions.

• Tips:
  • Make the questions age-appropriate and fun.
  • Offer small prizes for correct answers.
  • Divide the class into teams for more interaction.

Snowman Building Contest

Give students materials to build their own mini snowmen (real or craft versions) and have a contest to see whose is the most creative.

• Tips:
  • Use materials like marshmallows, playdough, or cotton balls for snowman building.
  • Set a time limit to encourage quick thinking and creativity.
  • Consider having categories like “Most Creative” or “Biggest Snowman.”

Snowflake Stained Glass

Students can create colorful snowflakes using tissue paper or other materials to simulate stained glass.

• Tips:
  • Use wax paper or clear plastic as the base for the snowflakes.
  • Encourage creativity with different colors and shapes.
  • Hang the finished snowflakes around the classroom for a festive display.

Winter Dance Party

Host a winter-themed dance party with festive songs like “Jingle Bell Rock” or “Frosty the Snowman.”

• Tips:
  • Create a playlist of upbeat holiday songs to keep the energy high.
  • Organize a simple dance contest or freeze dance game.
  • Provide props like winter hats or scarves for extra fun.

Paper Plate Snowman Craft

Provide students with paper plates and materials to create their own snowman faces and bodies.

• Tips:
  • Use paint or markers for decorating.
  • Encourage students to add unique features like buttons or scarves.
  • Hang the finished crafts around the classroom to create a winter wonderland feel.

Ice Cream Snowman

Make snowman-shaped ice cream sandwiches by stacking cookies and adding decorations.

• Tips:
  • Use ice cream flavors like vanilla or peppermint for the snowman’s “snow.”
  • Provide toppings like chocolate chips, sprinkles, and candy for faces and buttons.
  • Serve in a chilled area to prevent the ice cream from melting too quickly.

Winter Word Search

Create a word search puzzle filled with winter-related words like “snowflakes,” “sledding,” and “icicles.”

• Tips:
  • Offer small prizes or stickers for students who complete the word search.
  • Include a mix of easy and challenging words.
  • Turn it into a timed competition for extra excitement.

Winter-Themed Pictionary

Play a game of Pictionary using winter-related words or phrases that players must draw and guess.

• Tips:
  • Use a whiteboard or large paper for easy drawing.
  • Prepare a list of winter words beforehand to keep the game moving.
  • Make teams for a fun, competitive game.

Snow Globe Craft

Provide materials to create DIY snow globes using jars, glitter, and small winter figures.

• Tips:
  • Use clear plastic jars for the snow globe container.
  • Encourage kids to decorate their snow globes with winter scenes.
  • Allow the glue to dry completely before sending the crafts home.

Winter Poem Writing

Have students write their own winter-themed poems or stories about their favorite winter activities.

• Tips:
  • Offer examples of winter poems for inspiration.
  • Let students illustrate their poems for a creative touch.
  • Create a class winter poetry book as a keepsake.

Winter-Themed Cupcake Decorating

Provide cupcakes and decorating supplies for a fun winter cupcake decoration activity.

• Tips:
  • Use white frosting for a snow-like effect and offer winter-themed sprinkles.
  • Include toppings like mini candy canes or chocolate chips.
  • Let the students create their own designs and take them home.

Snowman Bean Bag Toss

Set up a snowman-themed bean bag toss where kids try to toss bean bags into holes on a snowman board.

• Tips:
  • Use a large cardboard or wooden board with cutouts for the snowman’s features.
  • Mark point values for each hole to create a scoring system.
  • Play in teams for a collaborative experience.