Although I always find I am complaining about the snow and cold weather every winter, I try to cheer  myself up using winter themed materials with my students. 

One way I use winter is by using winter themed pictures to teach main idea.  Students are given choices and have to choose the best sentence to describe the picture.  grab it here

I use winter clothing to teach categories, adjectives, or following directions. 

Am I the only one that enjoys using winter themed materials?!!?