Recently, our Pre-Kindy children have been showing a strong interest in different types of weather—especially snow! To build on this curiosity, educators created a hands-on learning experience that allowed children to explore the concept of snow in a playful and meaningful way.
🌨️ Creating Our Own “Snow”
To bring the idea of snowfall into the classroom, educators prepared a sensory play activity using shaving foam as “snow.” This soft, fluffy texture allowed children to imagine what real snow might feel like—cold, light, and able to cover objects around them.
As seen in the photos (page 1), children gathered around the sensory table, excited to touch, squeeze, and explore the snow-like foam. They took turns experimenting together, strengthening their social interactions and collaborative play.
🔍 Discovering How Snow Changes the World
One of the most exciting parts of the activity was watching the children test how snow can “blanket” objects. They covered small toys, cars, rocks, and leaves to understand how snowfall transforms the environment.
- This simple but rich learning experience helped children:
- observe how snow can hide or reveal objects
- develop fine-motor skills through scooping, spreading, and shaping
- explore scientific thinking by making predictions and observations
- build language skills as they described textures, shapes, and actions
- strengthen imagination through pretend-play and storytelling
❤️ Learning Through Curiosity
At 1st Impressions ELC, we believe meaningful learning happens when children’s interests lead the way. This snow-themed activity encouraged curiosity, creativity, and hands-on investigation—key foundations of early childhood development.
Our educators will continue exploring weather concepts with the children, supporting them as they make new discoveries about the world around them.
