On the first snowy day of winter, my kids are asking to go outside almost before I’ve even woken up! Snow is fun and magical. Kids love to play in the snow, sled, throw snowballs, and of course, build snowmen. Snow days are the best! As moms, we can tap into the magic of snow by building a Snowman theme unit and studying the magic of snow for a week or two with our kids.
Whether you happen to live where snow is common, or you spend winters in Florida like we often do, the first thing you should do is get some Insta-Snow for your snowman theme unit. Insta-Snow is fun, fake snow and a science lesson or two all rolled into one. If you live near snow or can get to a place where you can build a snowman, you should also get this snowman making kit, so no one has to try to get a carrot to actually stick to the snowman’s face.
How to build a Snowman Theme Unit
Once you have these necessities on the way, let’s talk about how to build your theme unit. What I’ve put together for you is a list of snowman-related learning activities and fun you can enjoy each day. I’ve provided two weeks for your snowman theme. If that’s too long, you can always pick and choose the days you want to complete based on the books and supplies you have on hand or can get easily. Even just choosing a handful of these books, games, and activities on a snowy day will show your kids that learning can be fun and interesting!
Related: Snowy Days Emergent Readers
Snowman Theme Unit Week One
Day One
Read: How to Catch a Snowman by Adam Wallace
Make: A Polymer Clay DIY Snowman from Rhythms of Play
Experiment: Crystal Snowmen by Go Science Kids
Treat: Snowman Pizza from The Educator’s Spin on It
Seatwork: Work two or three pages from our Snowman Counting Book or the snowman printable of your choice.
Day Two
Read: The Snowman by Raymond Briggs
Make: Paper bag snowman puppet from I Heart Crafty Things.
Experiment: Bubbling Snowman Science from The Wise Owl Factory
Treat: Oreo Snowmen Snacks from In the Kids Kitchen
Seatwork: Work two or three pages from our Snowman Counting Book or the snowman printable of your choice.
Day Three
Read: Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner
Make: Paint a Snowman Sledding Scene from Tots and Me
Experiment: Learn About Prediction and Observation in Science with Snow from Creative Family Fun.
Treat: Easy Snowman Snack Cup from Eats Amazing.
Seatwork: Work two or three pages from our Snowman Counting Book or the snowman printable of your choice.
Day Four
Read: Snowballs by Louis Ehlert
Make: Felt Snowman Craft from Simple in the Country
Experiment: Measure Snow from The Homeschool Scientist.
Treat: Easy Snowman Snack with Ritz Crackers from Finding Debra.
Seatwork: Work two or three pages from our Snowman Counting Book or the snowman printable of your choice.
Day Five
Read: Snow by Uri Shulevitz
Make: Paint Stick Snowmen from Money Wise Moms
Experiment: Compare the Density of Snow, Water, and Ice from Steam Powered Family.
Treat: Easy Snowman Smoothies from Family Friendly Recipes
Seatwork: Work two or three pages from our Snowman Counting Book or the snowman printable of your choice.
Snowman Theme Unit Week Two
Day Six
Read: The Biggest Snowman Ever by Steven Kroll
Make: Snowglobe Snowman Craft from The Simple Parent
Experiment: Melting Snowmen Winter Science Experiment from Little Bins for Little Hands.
Treat: Snowman Hot Chocolate from Living Life As Moms.
Seatwork: Work two or three pages from our Snowman Counting Book or the snowman printable of your choice.
Day Seven
Read: The Amazing Snowman Duel by Yossi Lapid
Make: Toddler Snowman Art using Bubble Wrap from Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds.
Experiment: The Exploding Snowman Science Experiment from Mom Brite.
Treat: Healthy Snowman Snack from Red Ted Art
Seatwork: Work two or three pages from our Snowman Counting Book or the snowman printable of your choice.
Day Eight
Read: Stranger in the Woods by Carl R. Sams
Make: Snowman Rock Craft from A Plus Teaching Resources
Experiment: Make a Snowman Catapault from Science Sparks.
Treat: Snowman Drink Pouches from Finding Debra.
Seatwork: Work two or three pages from our Snowman Counting Book or the snowman printable of your choice.
Day Nine
Read: The Magic of Friendship Snow by Andi Cann
Make: The Melting Snowman Blow Painting Activity from Kids Craft Room.
Experiment: Create a Scientific Snowman from Sublime Science.
Treat: Easy Snowman Cupcakes from One Little Project
Seatwork: Work two or three pages from our Snowman Counting Book or the snowman printable of your choice.
Day Ten
Read: The Snowy Nap by Jan Brett
Make: Melting Snowman Collage Art from Fun Learning For Kids.
Experiment: Ice Balloon Snowman Science from Inspiration Laboratories.
Treat: Snowman Pretzels from Mom Foodie.
Seatwork: Work two or three pages from our Snowman Counting Book or the snowman printable of your choice.
Download your own Snowman Counting Book
The Snowman Counting Book is a great way to get your preschool kids counting, recognizing the numbers 1 -20, writing all the digits, and experiencing one-to-one correspondence and base ten organization.
Here’s what is included in our printable pack
- Counting Pages 1-20, with a place to practice writing the number.
- Ten-Square Pages for Numbers 1-20, asking your child to color the appropriate number of squares for each number (or use chart stickers.)
- Counting Activity for numbers 1-10, without the number provided, where your child needs to count and come up with the correct number.
- Ten Writing Practice Pages for Numbers 1-10.
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