(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!
*Download this book on my January, 2007, website.
Snow People
Instead of drawing
snow “men,” encourage children to paint or draw snow ladies, snow children,
snow pets, and other characters.
Snow Dough
You can use any
play dough recipe for snow dough.
Simply omit the food coloring and let the children knead in iridescent
glitter to make it sparkle. (My
favorite dough is: 2 cups flour, 2 cup salt, 2 TB. cream of tartar, 2 TB.
vegetable oil, and 2 cups water.
Mix ingredients together in a pan until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring
constantly until the mixture forms a ball and sticks to the spoon. Cool and knead. Store in airtight containers.)
Note! Make sure children wash hands before
and after playing with dough.