What Is the Winter Solstice? Poster
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"What Is the Winter Solstice? Poster" is written for 2nd Grade to 5th Grade (Ages 7-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
What Is the Winter Solstice? poster for 2nd to 5th grade: a sun and tilted Earth diagram, the shortest day and celebrations like Yule and Dongzhi. Part of our Winter Solstice holiday activities collection.
How do I use this resource?
Use a flashlight and a globe to act out the diagram, then read the sections together.
What students will practice
- Gives 2nd grade students seasonal counting, vocabulary, and fine-motor activities themed around Christmas and Easter.
- Builds early counting and matching skills alongside coloring and cutting practice that strengthens pencil control.
- Works as low-pressure seasonal filler for the days around a holiday break, not core skill instruction.
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FAQ
How do I use the What Is the Winter Solstice? Poster?
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Use a flashlight and a globe to act out the diagram, then read the sections together.
What is the What Is the Winter Solstice? Poster?
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One poster for December 21, 2026 with a diagram of sunlight on a tilted Earth (North Pole, South Pole, equator and night side) and the 23.5 degree tilt. Four short sections explain the shortest day and longest night, the summer solstice in the south, days getting longer, and celebrations such as Yule, Dongzhi in China and Yalda Night in Iran.
Can I use the What Is the Winter Solstice? Poster at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 2nd Grade to 5th Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many 2nd Grade to 5th Grade Winter Solstice resources are there?
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1 printable resource, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Winter Solstice resources for?
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These are written for 2nd Grade to 5th Grade students, roughly ages 7-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these Winter Solstice resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 2nd Grade to 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 2nd Grade to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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