Materials
sample mail
crayons
box with a slit cut in the top
stamps
paper
items to identify each table, or "address," such
as colored star stickers
picture of each student with a paper clip attached
Instructions
1. During the winter season, talk with the children about snow and snowflakes.
Explain how snow is made up of many little individual snowflakes.
2. Read the children a book about snow and snowflakes (see the list to the left).
3. Show the children some images of snowflakes, and explain that the children
will be making their own snowflakes.
4. Place waxed paper circles or squares on the work space. Tape the edges down
to help keep the waxed paper from wrinkling.
5. In the center of each child's waxed paper, squeeze a puddle of white glue.
6. Invite the children to arrange cotton buds in the shapes of snowflakes and to
use sticks to move the glue into interesting designs. Encourage the children to
make snowflakes with six points, but allow them to make any shape.
7. Add a loop of ribbon or string before the glue dries in order to be able to hang
the snowflake later.
8. Provide glitter that the children can sprinkle over their snowflake patterns.
9. Let the snowflakes dry for a day or two, or until the glue is clear.
10. Help the children peel their snowflakes carefully from the waxed paper. Hang
the snowflakes from the ceiling around the room.
Assessment
To assess the children's learning, consider the following:
l Are the children able to make snowflakes?
l How many points do the children's snowflakes have?
