Explore Winter with us as we begin the year with The Mitten by Jan Brett, a classic silly story about warmth and hibernation. Children will love telling and re-telling the story with our felt story pieces. The learning continues as children dive into a snow- and winter animal- themed sensory kit. Through sensory play, children make sense of the science of winter. The literacy learning continues with our sensory kits as children explore which animals hibernate, where they find food, and how they keep warm. The exploration of winter, hibernation, and warmth continues with our maker project: shelter building! Children of all ages explore various ways of creating miniature shelters, practicing early math skills. Our practical guides will walk you, caregiver and teacher, through each of these invitations to explore winter, including an additional invitation to make winter-inspired art with materials in your home classroom, sing winter-y songs and get outside (of course). Our Daily Rhythm guide supports you as you integrate this learning into your family life. And our celebrations guide provides fun ideas for an end-of-month winter celebration. Our learning extension guide will support you in extending and deepening the learning all month long.