Here's an idea from Edmonton, Alberta Canada where it has snowed constantly since the beginning of November. I am a kindergarten teacher up here and like to do this with my children often! Spray shaving cream on a table or counter and let the children play with the fun texture. They can make all sorts of interesting lines with their fingers or even use spoons, forks, paintbrushes, toothpicks, etc. After they have played for a while have them try to make a snowman, snowflake, sled, etc. When that has gone on for a while (and depending on the age of the children), have them try to make the letters of their name, the numbers, or even teach them to spell "snow". After the fun is over... shaving cream seems easy to wash off. It is a great tactile experience for all children. And what a great smell!
games to play...
songs to sing...
Groundhog Tunnel Game
Have the children line up in a row. To make the tunnel, have them stand close together with their legs apart. Have the last person in the row start the game.
Have the first groundhog crawl through the tunnel on his or her stomach. When the groundhog reaches the end of the tunnel, have him or her stand up & become a part of the tunnel while a new groundhog starts wiggling and giggling through.
Dance like snowflakes
Dance like snowflakes
In the air
In the air
Whirling, twirling, snowflakes
Whirling, twirling, snowflakes
Here and there
Here and there
White,light blue, dark blue, and lavander construction paper
paper plate w/center cut out
glue
silver sparkle shredded foil (used for gift wrap fill)
Using an Ellison machine or a pattern of your own, cut out 10-15 snowflakes per wreath. Use all the different colors. Glue the snowflakes around the cut out rim of the paper plate. Add bits of shredded foil, and/or glitter to add some sparkle your wreath. A bow can also be added. Looks very cute hanging from ceiling or as a door decoration!
Take a tortilla, spread with cream cheese, then sprinkle some shredded cheese on top. Chop tomato & lettuce and sprinkle on. Spoon on some taco sauce, roll up and secure with a toothpick. Put in oven or microwave until cheese melts. Cut & serve!
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