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Winter and Snow
Make snowflake crystals or cut paper collages as found in this activity guide for The Snowy Day after watching this complete video reading. Have students share or write about whether or not they like the snow, and what snowy day activities they enjoy.
Introduce the characteristics of winter by viewing the book trailer for Counting Winter. Extend learning even further
with this Season Concept Lesson Graphic Organizer.
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Listen to this audio excerpt for Snowflake Bentley to hear how Willie Bentley worked to find a way to save snowflakes so others could see their unique designs. Then use questions from this lesson plan to contemplate snow and winter, and try creating unique snowflakes with this suggested craft activity.
- Watch the complete video reading for The Mitten, a Ukrainian folktale and snowy adventure, and use the discussion questions or try one of the craft ideas from this lesson plan.
