Snow ideas!
We had some snow this week and it looks like more is predicted for the next couple of days. Looking for something to do? Here are some ideas!
Read a book.
We have some fun snow themed books you can check out with your library card. There is a display in the children's room with many snow books or you can check out some below.
The Mystery of the Snow Puppy by Manushkin, Fran
When Koko, Katie's new white puppy, is scared by a noisy truck and runs away, Katie and Pedro try to track her down in the snow, following several false leads until they finally see Koko.
We want snow! : a wintry chant by Jamie A. Swenson
Three children imagine the fun they will have when it snows, but when the flurries start, they get more than they bargained for.
Henry Hecklebeck chills out by Wanda Coven
On a snowy day in Brewster, Henry keeps warm with a little magic while competing against his friends in a series of winter contests.
Scooper and Dumper by Lindsay Ward
Best friends Scooper and Dumper take care of their town in all kinds of weather. When a snow storm hits, they must be brave to do their jobs.
Check out Hoopla.
Hoopla is a site you can access at home with your library card. It has eBooks, movies, tv shows and music you can play from your device. There is a large selection for adults, teens and kids.
Here are some of the books you can get:
10 Things to do in the snow:
- Find animal tracks in the snow. Look them up to see what animal made them.
- Build a snowman.
- Have a snowball fight.
- Paint in the snow- use food coloring and spray bottles to create colors.
- Blow bubble and watch them freeze.
- Go on a treasure hunt- have a list of items to find (ex. Pinecone, acorn, etc.)
- Build a snow fort.
- Feed the birds.
- Go sledding.
- HAVE FUN!
