The Snow Globe Book Companion Winter Reading Comprehension, SEL, Writing & Craft

Description

Celebrate the joy of giving, kindness, friendship, generosity, and gratitude with this meaningful The Snow Globe Book Companion Winter Reading Comprehension, SEL, Writing & Craft resource.

This comprehensive resource combines essential literacy skills with opportunities for creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and character development.

 

Bring the magic of winter into your classroom for 2nd-4th grade students with this engaging 45-page, 27-activity book companion for The Snow Globe by Katie Lockwood!

Designed for 2nd–4th grade students, this comprehensive resource combines essential literacy skills with opportunities for creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and character development.

 

As students explore the heartwarming message of The Snow Globe, they’ll discover that the most meaningful gifts aren’t always purchased at a store. Sometimes, the greatest gifts come from friendship, thoughtfulness, teamwork, and giving from the heart.

 

Whether you’re planning a winter literacy unit, December classroom activities, a holiday-themed read-aloud, or meaningful SEL lessons, this resource provides a variety of engaging, ready-to-use activities!

 

Perfect For

• Winter classroom activities
• December literacy centers
• Christmas and holiday read-aloud extensions
• Winter writing workshops
• 2nd–4th grade ELA instruction
• SEL and character education lessons
• Kindness and gratitude units
• Small-group reading instruction
• Whole-group literacy lessons
• Morning work and early finishers
• Substitute teacher activities
• Winter bulletin boards and hallway displays

 

 

What’s Included?

45 Pages | 27 Activities

Reading Comprehension & Literacy Activities

Predicting activities with drawing and writing options

• Story elements graphic organizer covering characters, setting, problem, and solution
• Beginning, middle, and end summarizing activity
• Identifying the story’s theme and central message
• 10 teacher-led discussion questions
• 12 true-or-false comprehension statements with answer key
• Vocabulary reference sheet with 12 student-friendly definitions
• Winter Word Workshop vocabulary activity
• Character contribution activity with answer key
• Teamwork, friendship, and generosity written-response activity
• Traits of a Good Friend graphic organizer

Creative Winter Writing Activities

 

If I Were Stuck in a Snow Globe!

Encourage students to use their imaginations with a creative winter writing project!

Students will brainstorm, plan, write, and illustrate what they would do if they found themselves trapped inside a magical snow globe.

Includes:

• Snow globe word-reference brainstorming
• Winter vocabulary brainstorming
• Snow Globe Planning Page
• Snowflake Planning Flipbook
• Multiple differentiated writing templates
• Black-and-white and colored snow globe designs
• Options for incorporating student photographs
• Teacher instructions and completed examples

The finished projects make adorable winter bulletin board displays, classroom decorations, or keepsakes for families!

 

Winter Art & Craft Activities

• My Magical Snow Globe art project
• Directed snow globe drawing
• Creative snow globe illustrations
• Snowflake flipbook craft
• Personalized snow globe writing keepsake
• “Great Joy Comes From Giving” coloring activity

These projects provide opportunities for creativity, artistic expression, and meaningful connections to the story.

 

Games & Additional Activities

• Winter vocabulary word search with answer key
• Snow Globe I Spy activity with answer key
• Friendship and character-trait reflection activities
• Story-themed vocabulary and writing practice

Social-Emotional Learning Connections

This resource naturally incorporates important SEL concepts, helping students explore:

• Generosity: Discovering the happiness that comes from giving to others
• Gratitude: Appreciating thoughtful gestures and meaningful gifts
• Friendship: Recognizing the qualities of a caring and supportive friend
• Teamwork: Understanding how working together helps accomplish goals
• Kindness: Recognizing how small actions can make a big difference
• Empathy: Considering the feelings and needs of others

Students will connect these valuable lessons to their own friendships, classroom community, and everyday experiences.

 

Skills Practiced

• Reading comprehension
• Identifying story elements
• Sequencing and summarizing
• Determining theme and central message
• Using text evidence
• Vocabulary development
• Written expression
• Creative and narrative writing
• Speaking and listening
• Character analysis
• Critical thinking
• Social-emotional learning
• Fine motor skills and artistic expression

 

The Snow Globe reminds readers that the greatest joy often comes from giving rather than receiving.

With this book companion, students won’t simply read about generosity and friendship—they’ll reflect on these important values, express their understanding through writing, and create winter projects that celebrate the joy of giving.

Please Note: This resource is a companion to The Snow Globe by Katie Lockwood. The picture book is not included and must be obtained separately.