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Warm up your classroom this Winter with these January Would You Rather questions for kids!
Whether you’re looking for a quick morning activity, a brain break, or a way to spark conversations, these January-themed This-or-That questions are perfect for Pre-K, kindergarten, and first grade.
Teachers and homeschool parents love using them to build critical thinking and expressive language skills – all while having fun!
Inside this post, you’ll find printable and digital Would You Rather cards, engaging winter and seasonal questions, and a free bonus to try before you buy.
Why Use Would YOu Rather Questions in January?
January is a fresh start, and these quick prompts are a great way to ease back into routines after winter break.
Kids get to move, think critically, and practice language skills – all in under 5 minutes a day!
Teachers and homeschool families are loving these to:
💙 Build classroom community
💙 Encourage speaking and listening skills
💙 Easy, no-prep activity for transitions or circle time
💙 Build decision-making skills
What’s included in the January Would You Rather Pack?
Designed for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade, each question is kid-friendly, easy to read, and seasonally relevant with topics like snow, winter clothes, New Year’s Eve, hot cocoa, and more.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE JANUARY WOULD YOU RATHER SET:
- ✅ 24 printable Would You Rather question cards
- ✅ 24 full-page digital slides for projecting on your smart board or computer
- ✅ 1 Title Card for Labeling and storing monthly sets
- ✅ Winter-themed prompts perfect for the month of January
- ✅ Easy prep—just print or project and you’re ready to go!
Sample January Would You Rather Questions
Believe it or not, kids want to be asked questions beyond “what is your favorite food?”.
How about “what is your favorite musical instrument?”, “If strawberries could be a different color, what should they be?”, or “If we had no fast food restaurants, what would you eat on a road trip?”.
These are all questions that get them thinking and sharing their ideas. Remember, there isn’t a right answer. These January Would You Rather Questions are made to engage kids in conversations without pressuring them with a right or wrong answer.
The first step to getting kids engaged in conversations is to get them thinking. Then, we want them to feel confident to respond and interact with their peers.
💙 Would you rather build a snowman or go sledding?
💙 Would you rather drink hot cocoa or eat a candy cane?
💙 Would you rather stay up until midnight or wake up early?
💙 Would you rather play in the snow or stay inside?
💙 Would you rather go to a cabin or to an igloo?
💙 Would you rather go sledding or go ice skating?
💙 Wear a snowsuit or wear a jacket
Whether you’re going on long road trips, need ice breakers, or are looking for great conversation starters in an elementary classroom, these January Would You Rather Questions for kids are perfect!
Easy Ways to Use These in the Classroom
🧠 Use as daily morning warm-ups
🪑 Display on your smart board during circle time
🖍️ Add to a writing center as prompts
🎲 Use for turn-and-talk or partner games
💻 Integrate with digital learning activities
📅 Use as a no-prep time filler before dismissal
👉 Ready to Make January More Fun?
Grab the January Would You Rather Questions set today and bring joy and learning to your winter routine.
🧊 Grab the January set HERE or on TPT.
🎁 Want to try before you buy? Get the FREE February Would You Rather questions
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