Welcome Winter with SAFARI Montage!

"You can't get too much winter in the winter." - Robert Frost

Winter has almost arrived, and SAFARI Montage has shoveled up some amazing resources for you to integrate into your curriculum! From science to ELA, math to social sciences - we've got the content you need to teach all about nature and her spectacular winter wonderland!

NEW! A Loud Winter’s Nap (Dreamscape Media) - Every year, Tortoise sleeps through winter. He assumes he is not missing much, but his friends are determined to prove otherwise! Will Tortoise sleep through another winter, or will his friends convince him to stay awake and experience the frosty fun? This charming story by Katy Hudson shows that winter can be magical if you have friends by your side. Grades PreK-2.

NEW! Snack, Snooze, Skedaddle: How Animals Get Ready for Winter (Dreamscape Media) - Laura Purdie Salas explores the various ways animals prepare for winter. Some, such as mice, foxes and moose, simply tolerate the cold. Of course, black bears hibernate, but so do chipmunks, wood frogs and garter snakes. And then there are the creatures that migrate, including hummingbirds, blue whales and even earthworms! Grades K-5.

NEW! Hero Elementary: Snowy Journey/Super Summertime (PBS) - On a cold winter morning, Fur Blur isn't her usual self, so the Sparks' Crew takes her to see a veterinarian. Then, AJ wants to do all the activities on his list, but it is summer and his list is filled with winter activities. At ''Hero Elementary,'' budding superheroes learn to master their innate powers while exploring science along the way. Lucita Sky, AJ Gadgets, Sara Snap and Benny Bubbles, led by their enthusiastic teacher Mr. Sparks, work together to help people, solve problems and make the world a better place. The series shows young children how to use science inquiry practices, engineering design practices, science content knowledge, and social and emotional skills to solve meaningful problems in the world around them. Grades PreK-2.

NEW! The Alps: Winter’s Fortress (PBS) - ''The Alps'' takes viewers to Europe's highest mountain range to discover how animals face extreme seasonal fluctuations, from the volatile thunderstorms and landslides of summer to the avalanches and frozen temperatures of winter. In this episode, experience the hostile and bitter cold ecosystems of the Alps, shaped by blizzards and avalanches.

Earth’s Great Seasons: Winter (BBC) - Winter is the most magical and dramatic season of all. As snow descends, animals find inventive ways to survive. Caribou become ice-road travelers, while stoats make their own fur bedding and snow monkeys find a warm bath. Every year, spectacular seasons transform the planet, bringing huge opportunities and great challenges. ''Earth's Great Seasons'' explores how animals and plants rise to the challenges presented throughout the year. Grades 5-Adult.

The Seasons: Winter (Visual Learning Systems) - In this program, students will see snow-covered forests, animals foraging for food and sports, all of which provide an exciting glimpse into the wonders of the winter season. Grades K-3.

Molly of Denali: Winter Champions/Hus-Keys (PBS) - To entertain themselves throughout the winter Molly and the gang organize an outhouse race. Then, after hearing that her Great Aunt Merna keeps misplacing her keys, Molly creates a tutorial video to help Merna train her dog to find her keys. ''Molly of Denali'' features Molly, an Alaska Native girl, her dog Suki, and friends Tooey and Trini on their adventures in Alaska. The series integrates literacy education and indigenous knowledge, and is designed to help children develop knowledge and skills for interacting with informational texts through video content, interactive games and real-world activities. Grades PreK-3.

Snowy Day: Stories and Poems – From the critically acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning PBS children's series, Reading Rainbow, this program presents the book by Caroline Feller Bauer. The feature book contains a collection of stories and poems with snow as a common theme. Also in this episode, Lena Horne reads the poem ''Winter Morning'' by Ogden Nash, and host LeVar Burton travels to the Alaskan wilderness to meet a woman who trains sled dogs to race in the Iditarod. The Reading Rainbow programs are designed to encourage children to read by transporting them to exciting, real-life settings. Grades K-4.

Is it Cold Outside? By Holly Hartman - This web link from Unite for Literacy presents the interactive eBook ''Is it Cold Outside?'' by Holly Hartman. This early reader uses pictures, repetitive language, and large print to discuss ways of knowing it is cold outside, with words like ''snow,'' ''frost,'' and ''frozen.'' Available in written English and Spanish versions. Narration available in English, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, French, Korean, German, Arabic, Russian, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Hindi, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Urdu, Greek, Turkish, Somali, Burmese, Danish, Central Yupik, ASL (American Sign Language), Cup'ik, Inupiaq, Karenni, and SW Ojibwe. Grades PreK-1.

3 Extreme Ways Trees Survive the Winter - This video from SciShow discusses three extreme ways that trees survive the winter: extracellular freezing, supercooling, and vitrification. Hosted on YouTube. Grades 6-Adult.

Snowflakes Photographed by New High-Speed Camera - This video from the National Science Foundation discusses the history of snowflake photography, the use of high-speed cameras to capture images of snowflakes, and types of solid precipitation (rime, aggregate, graupel, sleet, ice). Hosted on YouTube. Grades 6-Adult.

Animals with Winter Coats - This video from SciShow Kids shows how the arctic fox, the arctic hare and the ptarmigan bird use their coats to stay warm in the winter. Hosted on YouTube. Grades K-5.

Why the Full Moon is Better in Winter - This video from Minute Physics discusses how a winter full moon appears higher in the sky, and for a longer period of time each night, than a summer full moon. Hosted on YouTube. Grades 7-Adult.

Those Winter Sundays by Robert Hayden - This web link from Poets.org presents Robert Hayden's poem ''Those Winter Sundays.'' Includes an audio reading option. Grades 7-12.

Tips for Safe Winter Driving - This video from AAA presents tips to help drivers navigate winter roads, including the importance of preventative maintenance, emergency supplies to keep in the vehicle, and how to maintain traction on a snowy road. Hosted on YouTube. Grades 10-Adult.

What I Like About Winter - This writing prompt from Student Handouts asks students to write about the things they like about winter. Grades K-3.