SNOWING STANDARDS

Use snowmen as a springboard for oral language, writing, math, reading, and science.

I’m a Little Snowman

(Tune:  “I’m a Little Teapot”)

I’m a little snowman                  (Bend knees.)

Short and fat.                            (Extend arms in a circle.)

Here is my broom and               (Hold out right hand.)

Here is my hat.                          (Touch head with left hand.)

When the sun comes out           (Slowly melt to the ground.)

I’ll melt away.

But I’ll be back another day!

I’m a snow lady,                           (Bend knees.)

White and round.                         (Extend arms in a circle.)

In my hat and apron                     (Touch head and waist.)

I don’t make a sound.                   (Index finger on lips.)

When the sun comes out              (Slowly melt to the ground.)

I’ll melt away.

But I’ll be back another day!

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How To 
Let children discuss how to make a snowman.  Dramatize making a snowman by rolling a big ball, and then a middle size ball, and then a small ball for the head.  Fold two sheets of paper in half and staple.  Have children write a book about how to make a snowman.

Before and After 
Have children fold a sheet of paper in half.  Ask them to draw a picture of a snowman before it melts on the left.  Can they draw a picture of the snowman after it melts on the right?  What makes a snowman melt?
                                                                  

*Give children cartoon frames to illustrate a snowman melting.

Snowman Addition 
Draw snowmen on poster board similar to the one shown.  Laminate.  Children make sets (or write addends) in the top two balls and then put the sum in the bottom ball.

Snowball Math
Fill a clear jar with snowballs/cotton balls.  Let each child estimate how many snowballs are in the jar and write their name and answer on a sheet of paper.  At the end of the day count the snowballs.  Who guessed more?  Who guessed less? 

*Let the children use the “snowballs” to make sets or to do addition and subtraction problems.

Frosty’s Magic Hat

Make flashcards for letters, numerals, words, math facts, or other skills.  On several cards draw a black hat.  Explain that when Frosty’s magic hat appears the children get to stand up and dance around.  This is an easy game that you can play during transitions if you only have a few minutes.

Snowball Seriate

Cut different sizes snowballs (circles) out of cardstock.  Let children seriate them from largest to smallest.

Counting Snowmen

Cut out 10 or 20 snowmen from heavy paper.  Write the numerals 1-10 (or 20) on their bodies.  Mix up the snowmen and then have the children put them in order.