Victoria ISD’s Special Services Department will host its ninth annual “Winter Wonderland” event on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for students with complex needs within the district.
“Winter Wonderland” is a completely donor-funded, volunteer-run event developed specifically for students to be able to participate in a traditional celebratory event structured to meet their unique sensory, developmental, and social needs.
The theme of this year’s event is “A Winter Wonderland in Whoville.” Past years’ themes have included Winter Wonderland in Toyland, Winter Around the World, Fairy Tale Winter Wonderland, and Candy Land.
Students will get to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, experience Whoville-themed décor, receive gifts for all 275 of our most severe and profound students, complete with fine motor and communication-themed activity stations, holiday stories, cookies and punch with VISD’s therapeutic staff, class pictures, a silent auction, craft bazaar and lots more.
VISD’s Special Services Department will offer a variety of specially-themed interactive stations for all students. In these stations, students will
Walkthrough a life-sized Whoville
Take a trip to the Whoville post office (creative writing)
Engage in imaginary play during hands on gross motor activities
Grinchy literacy station with supports for readers of all levels
Visit Mt. Crumpit and follow single/multi-step directions while in the Grinch's Lair
Dance and sing around the Whoville community tree
Participate in fine motor fun while helping the Grinch’s heart grow 3 sizes
Visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus, Cindy Lou Who, the Grinch, and a team of elves
“After almost a decade in our previous location, we are excited to be hosting this year's Winter Wonderland at the Early Childhood Center at F.W. Gross,” said VISD Special Services Director Kelli Cotton. “Our new location will allow us the opportunity to provide an exciting enrichment opportunity not only for our students with complex needs, but also for our early childhood students.”