Math
- The 4 year old student learned about counting by making snowballs and counting them as they piled up.
- The child practiced sorting and classifying by separating snowflakes based on size, shape, or color.
- Measurement concepts were introduced as the student compared the height of snowmen or the length of snow tracks.
Engage the child in measuring snowfall using a ruler or tape measure. Encourage them to compare the amount of snow that falls each day and keep a record of their measurements as a fun ongoing project.
Book Recommendations
- Snow by Uri Shulevitz: A beautiful story about a day of snow and the transformative power it brings.
- The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats: A classic tale of a young boy experiencing the magic of a snowy day.
- Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin: The fascinating story of Wilson Bentley, the first person to photograph snowflakes.
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