Snowy fun at HDC!
We borrowed this idea from Littlepinelearners.
We used plates with circle cut outs of various colors of cellophane to explore colors in the snow. Unfortunately, it was a bit overcast so we were not able to see the colors reflected onto the ground, but the children loved them nonetheless. They named the colors and we discussed how the wind makes them move in a spinning motion. They had so much fun watching them move and trying to look through to see the colors all around them.
In room 1, the teachers have brought the snow inside for some fun and exploration. Using various tools to weigh and measure the snow the children were able to put their science skills to good use. The children even had opportunities to paint on the snow with watercolors.
In room 3, our youngest learners made snowmen using the potato head toys! Great for building up those fine motor muscles and sharing materials with peers.
In room 2, the children were learning Arctic animal yoga poses! A great way to get the children moving and stretching throughout the school day while learning.
Thank you Kidsyogastories for the free printable!
In room 5, the students have been busy counting snowballs (cotton balls) for the sight word numbers shown on the snowman cards. They have been using tweezers for extra fine motor (grasp and release) skill work as well. They have also made illustrations about their favorite thing to do in the snow.
After reading the book, Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner the students were able to paint a snowman at the easel and discuss what their snowman or snow woman would do at night if they could come alive.
Room 4, made melted snowman pictures!
A great lesson in cause and effect. For example, if a child uses more force with the paint brush the background color shows through making the white paint look more gray than white.
Lots of Winter fun here at HDC!
