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Children will sequence the steps of how to build a snowman.

Vocabulary: base, flat, gigantic, glamorous, layer, melt, miniature, smooth, topsy-turvy

Science Focus: properties of materials, engineering

Simple, spectacular ideas to boost your lessons.

• When a family builds a gargantuan snowman, the townspeople protest.
• Can Cami Lou find a way to keep Snowzilla while also keeping the peace?

• Tell kids you’re going on a snow hunt! Together, look for the word snow throughout the magazine.
• Circle the word snow each time it appears, whether it is by itself or part of another word. How many did you find?

Skills: creative thinking

Materials: one bottle of school glue, one can of shaving cream, construction paper, markers

• The recipe for this “chilly” snow paint couldn’t be easier! Just chill a bottle of school glue in the refrigerator overnight. The next day, leave it on the counter for 10 minutes and then combine equal parts glue and shaving cream. (You can even add glitter if you like.)
• Now have kids paint a chilled snowman on a contrasting color of construction paper, such as blue. They can add features by sticking on small, precut bits of construction paper or fabric scraps. You can also use googly eyes and pom-poms.
• When children’s snowmen are done, have them write or dictate a safety tip by finishing this sentence at the bottom: Keep me away from ________! Encourage children to fill in the blank with anything that might be hot, warm, or cause the snowman to melt for any reason. You should get some creative responses—anything from hot cocoa to hot tubs!