These winter movement cards are a fun way to keep kids active indoors during the colder months. Packed with simple gross motor activities and imaginative prompts, this free printable set is perfect for preschool, school, or home. They’re great for a quick movement break, a classroom brain break, or as part of your winter learning plans. If you’re looking for easy winter movement activities for kids that combine fun and fitness, this printable winter gross motor resource is just right.
How to Use the Winter Movement Cards
The winter movement cards can be used in all kinds of ways depending on the setting. They make a quick and easy movement game for preschoolers, toddlers, or older kids. Shuffle the cards and let children pick one at random, or spread them out and choose together. These activities are ideal for circle time, PE warm ups, indoor recess, or winter gross motor activities for preschoolers.
Each card encourages gross motor movement and imaginative play—whether kids are pretending to ski down a hill, sip hot cocoa, or march through the snow in boots. These simple motor activities help children get moving, improve coordination, and release energy while also giving them a fun seasonal theme. Perfect for winter therapy sessions, at home learning, or as printable movement cards for school.
What Activities Are Included
This set of printable winter movement cards includes a variety of motor activities to get kids moving with a seasonal twist:
- Build a snowman
- Slide like you’re ice skating
- Toss a snowball
- March in snow boots
- Shiver like you’re cold
- Catch snowflakes
- Wrap in a scarf
- Ski down a hill
- Sled in place
- Shake like a bell
- Sip hot cocoa
- Jump for snowflakes
The bright illustrations make it easy for kids to view the action and join in. Each prompt is simple enough for toddlers and preschoolers but still fun for older kids, making this resource versatile for a wide age range.
Download the Winter Movement Cards for Preschoolers PDF
You can download the winter movement cards pdf printable free and use them straight away.
Print them out for classroom or home use, and keep them handy for whenever your kids need a quick movement break. If you’re unsure how to download our resources, check our step-by-step guide here.
Note: This PDF file includes all seasons movement cards in one file, so if you only need winter then check the page numbers when printing. The 3 pages of winter are right at the end.
Terms of use: Our winter movement cards free printable is for personal use and classroom use, not for commercial use.
Winter activities don’t always need to mean bundling up outside. These printable winter gross motor cards bring the season to life right inside your home or classroom. They’re fun, free, and easy to use, making them a great tool for movement games, motor movement practice, and winter gross motor activities for preschoolers.
More Movement Activities for Kids
If you enjoy this printable winter gross motor set and playing these winter movement games, be sure to check out our full collection of movement cards, including autumn, spring, and summer. Each set offers simple activities to keep kids moving and learning through play.
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- Free Printable Summer Movement Cards for Kids
- Free Printable Animal Movement Activities for Children
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More Winter Activities and Crafts for Kids
Alongside these movement activities, try more winter crafts and seasonal fun for kids. From snowflake art to indoor sensory play, there are plenty of creative ways to enjoy the colder months.
- 40+ Winter Sensory Play Activities to Keep Your Kids Active and Engaged
- Winter Photo Scavenger Hunt Free Printable
- Winter Snowflake Crafts For Kids
- Winter & Christmas Color By Number Pages for Kids {Free Printables}
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I can’t get the winter to download or print just the spring
Hi! If you scroll down in the PDF the winter is within the same PDF at the bottom.