Nursery World - EYFS Activities - Five things to do on… a snowy day

How to make the most of snow activities this winter. By Julie Mountain

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Wrapped up warmly, and with hot chocolate back indoors, children will adore exploring their changed landscape, so seize the opportunities of magical snowy days by using them as a resource for learning through play.

1. SNOW SCULPTURES

Let children’s imaginations take them beyond a snowman or snow angel:

Snow Play by Birgitta Ralston is full of sumptuous pictures and brilliant snow sculpture ideas.

2. SNOW DENS

Make the most of wintry darkness to create, and light, dens and shelters. Battery-operated LEDs (try a pound shop or DIY store) will turn a daylight snow den into an atmospheric burrow of night-time delight. Flickering and coloured LEDs will add extra drama.

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