Christmas WS's!
Winter is the perfect season to refresh your spelling routine.
From snowy basics for early learners to science-rich vocabulary for upper elementary, winter words naturally spark curiosity, descriptive writing, and cross-curricular learning.
Below you’ll find winter word lists by grade band, designed to work well for spelling practice, word work centers, writing prompts, and seasonal activities.
Winter words for kindergarten – grade 1
These words focus on simple sounds, high-frequency concepts, and concrete winter experiences young students recognize right away.
Winter spelling words (k – 1):
snow
cold
ice
hat
coat
scarf
boots
mittens
sled
hill
wind
freeze
frost
ski
hot
cocoa
tree
night
dark
chill
How to use them:
Picture–word matching
Read-and-spell practice
Label a winter scene
Simple sentences (“I wear a coat.”)
Winter words for grades 2 – 3
At this level, students are ready for longer words, consonant blends, and descriptive language connected to winter weather and activities.
Winter spelling words (grades 2 – 3):
winter
snowy
chilly
icy
slippery
snowfall
shiver
freeze
frostbite
snowman
snowflake
icicle
scarf
gloves
jacket
sledding
skating
fireplace
cocoa
How to use them:
Write a winter paragraph
Sort words by weather / clothing / activities
Practice adjectives and verbs
Build vocabulary for seasonal writing
Winter words for grades 4 – 5
Upper elementary students benefit from academic vocabulary, science connections, and multi-syllabic words that stretch their spelling and understanding.
Winter spelling words (grades 4 – 5):
temperature
freezing
hibernate
avalanche
precipitation
forecast
insulation
hypothermia
frostbite
tundra
glacier
slush
sleet
blizzard
evergreen
migration
windchill
solstice
survival
How to use them:
Link spelling to weather and science units
Use words in informational writing
Study prefixes, suffixes, and word roots
Compare winter climates and environments
