Let it Snow! Preschool Snow and Winter Activities

Whether you are in an artic or tropical climate, it is fun to learn about snow! Here are some ideas to get you started for your preschool currriculum.

SNOW CRAFTS

Snow Globe
With craft or epoxy glue, attach desired scene in the bottom of a glass Jar. You can include aquarium rocks and small animal or toy models. Fill jar 7/8 full of water and add sparkly glitter. Seal the top of the jar and shake!

Ice Painting
Add water to ice cube trays, add food coloring as desired. Add a small pipe cleaner or popsickle stick to each compartment and freeze. Swirl frozen cubes over white construction paper as they melt.

SNOW SONGS and FINGERPLAYS

Snowflakes (Sung to Sailing, Sailing
Snowflakes, snowflakes
Falling to the ground
Each one rests so gently
They never make a sound
Snowflakes, snowflakes
Are so pure and white
The special thing about them is
No two are alike

Way up High (Sung to Up on the Rooftop
Way up high in the winter sky
Two little snowflakes caught my eye.
Down to the ground they fell without a sound
And before long it was snowing all around

I'm a Little Snowman
I'm A Little Snowman,
Short and fat,
Here is my ___ scarf
And here is ____ my hat.
When the sun comes out,
I melt away.
But when it's cold, I'm here to stay!

SNOW STORIES and BOOKS

The Snowman-by Raymond Briggs
Sadie and the Snowman-by Allen Morgan
The Snowy Day-by Ezra Jack Keats
White Snow Bright Snow-by Alvin Tresselt;

MORE PRESCHOOL SNOW FUN AND ACTIVITIES

Snow Painting
Fill empty spray bottles with water colored with food coloring. Spray over snow.

Indoor Snowball Fight
Use cotton balls or white socks wrapped in a ball

Indoor Winter
Fill the sand/water table with instant potato flakes. For additional "atmosphere" have children wear gloves and hats while at the center.