Do you want to build a snowman? I do! Let’s go have some fun!
These activities are based on Every Child Ready to Read, which helps our friends learn pre-reading skills. We’ll cover Reading, Writing, Talking, Singing and Playing.
TALKING:
- What color are snowmen?
- What are they made from?
- What is on their heads?
READING:
Read any book you have that mentions snowmen. If you don’t have one, request one, such as Froggy Builds a Snowman. Or, you can try a digital title such as Building a Snowman. You can also celebrate everyone’s favorite snowman with I Am Olaf! We’ll also make our own snowman book at the end.
PLAYING:
Let’s play my snowman! Call out different features on a snowman, and have your child point to where they go. Such as:
My snowman needs a hat! (points to head)
My snowman needs a carrot nose! (points to nose)
My snowman needs a scarf! (point to neck)
And so on! Keep adding, and then repeat!
SINGING:
To the tune of I’m a Little Teapot, you can sing I’m a Little Snowman!
I’m a little snowman short and round
Made from little snowflakes that fell to the ground
I have three buttons 1, 2, 3
I am the happiest snowman you see
I’m a little snowman short and round
Made from little snowflakes that fell to the ground
I have two eyes and a carrot for a nose
I am the happiest snowman you know.
LEARNING:
Snowmen come from snow! Do you know where snow comes from? Learn a little bit about snow on one of our online databases!
WRITING:
Make your own snow book!
- Staple papers together and have each page represent a different action.
- Write (or have your child write) how many snowman are on each page. (One snowman, two snowmen.)
- Illustrate! Draw or cut out pictures for each page.
