Let it snow book folding6/27/2023 However, if you prefer to buy this ornament instead of making them, several Etsy shops have used my tutorial to create some and sell them. I’ve had a lot of people ask me if I sell these, which I don’t. Let the creativity run wild with this one! The beauty of this project is that you can use whatever short quote or saying you’d like or even use your initials or last name. This scrabble tile Let It Snow ornament makes a great group project to do with family or friends, or even a classroom! A few years ago I hosted a Christmas craft party where we all made our own scrabble tile ornament to hang on our trees at home. Here’s a Christmas ornament I made several years ago using Scrabble tiles. You may want to watch it yourself and then tell your kiddos about the process in a more engaging way using the above educational books or by visiting Fun Snow Facts For Kids.I love using scrabble tiles for craft projects, they are just too cute and have a personality all their own! You can actually buy scrabble tiles from craft stores, or watch for them at garage sales and thrift stores. ![]() Older children will want to watch it with you, but younger children may find it a bit boring (though seeing the snow can be exciting for them!). Watch this YouTube video from NASA for a quick science lesson on how snowflakes are formed. The Story of Snowis a scientific look at how a snowflake is made.Ĭurious About Snow (Smithsonian) is a historical look at record-breaking snow storms with magnificent photographs of snowflakes. The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder is a timeless classic that should be on your reading list (along with the rest of the series)! The Long Winter is definitely a book in the series with tough topics and hard lessons revolving around a drastic winter on the frontier, but an amazing historical read for age-appropriate children. Stone Foxis based off of a legendary Dogsled Race and is an exciting read for elementary students.īalto: The dog who saved Nome is the true story of the men and dogs who saved a village in Alaska during a epidemic and hard winter. In the Snow: Who’s Been Here? discusses animals tracks and other evidence left behind by the wildlife in the snow. Your children will be amazed about how much weather and snow can impact people and cities, get a lesson in endurance as Katy is determined to be a big helper, and see how one act of service can make a big difference!Īnother great read aloud is The Snowy Day, a book that takes you along with a little boy as he wakes up to a world of snow and goes out to explore and play in it! Katy and The Big Snow is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that features a snowplow who gets the chance to help her city when a snow storm covers it in snow and she is needed to dig everyone out. Over and Under the Snow is a fun nonfiction children’s book that explores how many animals live in the snow. Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit: A Book of Changing Seasons ( Board book) perfect for toddlers and young children. Study and discuss how Native Animals survive in snowy regions.ģ0. Study and discuss how Native Peoples in snowy regions live in their climate.Ģ9. Study parts of the earth with the most snow.Ģ8. (student chooses one snow animal to learn about.)Ģ7. Shaving Cream “snow” activities. (Let children drive through it with a play snowplow!)Ģ5. Snow Play-dough. (use white play dough to build snowmen, forts, etc.)Ģ4. Dig for Dino Fossils. (Bury plastic dinosaurs and other objects in a bin of snow.)Ģ1. Use cotton balls & glue to make a winter scene on construction paper.Ģ0. Cut-out and glue together snowmen pieces.ġ9. (how long does it take the snow to melt indoors?)ġ8. Bring the snow indoors for sensory play.ġ5. (Compare with outdoor and indoor temperature.)ġ4. Measure how deep the snow is. (Document the changes as more snow falls or as it melts.)ġ3. Create a mural on a snowbank wall with paint and brushes.ġ2. ![]() Tie-dye art in the snow using colored water in spray bottles.ġ1. (Place paper in the freezer for awhile before catching the snowflakes to keep them from melting right away.)ĩ. Catch a snowflake on black paper & examine with a magnifying glass. ![]() Build an Igloo. (Use sugar cubes & frosting to make a mini Igloo.)Ĩ. (Will snow melt quicker on a bare hand, gloved hand, etc.? Document guesses and results.)ħ. Study Snowflakes and how they are formed.Ħ. Build a Snow Fort (Check out Building Snow Forts from your library.)Ĥ. Read the disclosures and terms for more information. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. There are several to choose from to make learning about snow fun for preschool through elementary grades!ĭisclosure: *This post may include affiliate links. These snow books and activities for children are a great way to learn about snow, even if you do not get to experience snow in real life.
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