Bundle up and keep an eye on the sky today as we watch the weather. Can you set up your own classroom? Grab a few of your favorite stuffed animals, maybe a pet, or even Mom and Dad. Create your own circle time carpet and find a comfy teacher chair for yourself!

• Conduct your own session of “Calendar Math.”  What is today? Tomorrow? Yesterday?  Follow our classroom routine.
• See how high you can count. Do you remember how many days of school we had? (91)
• What’s the weather?  You get to be the meteorologist today!
• Read books with your parents!  Do you recognize any letters or words on each page?
• How many words can you think of that begin with the letter Ll ? Go on a scavenger hunt in your house!  Is there anything in your house that begins with the letter Ll?

Here are a few more snow day ideas:

1. Use Legos, blocks, play dough or other household objects to create patterns.
2. Draw a picture with crayons, markers, or pencils.
3. Play with playdoh or clay.
   How to make playdough
   1. 8 tbsp plain flour.
   2. 2 tbsp table salt.
   3. 60ml warm water.
   4. food colorring.  (optional)
   5. 1 tbsp vegetable oil Create a snowy sensory writing tray using a cooking sheet

4. Create a snowy sensory writing tray using a cooking sheet

Sensory writing trays provide Early Learners with a great template to work on honing fine motor skills in preparation for handwriting. To make one, all you need is a tray, and typically a thin layer of oatmeal or salt.  For a snowy day version, use baking powder and glitter (optional) in your writing tray for a more powdery, snow-like effect that even sparkles!

Once your tray is prepared, encourage your Early Learners to make patterns, shapes, and even letters in the snow. They can use their fingers or a straw or pointer to encourage proper pencil grip.

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