![]() ![]() Review them over the next few weeks where appropriate.Īctivity 2: Draw One Image the Book Makes You Think About Notice any new vocabulary and teach your child the new words, as well as how to use them.Just talk about the book, what they notice, what they like, what else they think about when they are reading it.Have they ever built a snowman? Would they like to? How tall would they build it?.Talk about your child’s friends – who do they like to play in the snow with? What do they like to do when they play in the snow?.Notice how much fun the snowmen are having, and how happy they seem to be playing in the snow together with friends. Look at the beautiful illustrations together.Why do you think they drink ice cold cocoa instead of cocoa?.Do you think snowmen slide down the streets to meet at the park? That is funny! Imagine!! (when you get to that page).Do you know how to build a snowman? Should we try next time it snows?.What do you think showmen do at night? I don’t think they move from their spot, do you? Let’s see what they say in this book.While reading, pause to discuss the book as you read. ![]() Invite your child to read the book together.Some of the extended learning activities I share with you will need the book for them as well, but if you cannot purchase it and cannot borrow it from the library, the video below reads the story for you. It is a very nice book to own and your child will want to read it time and again. But reading the book is just the beginning! Below are some fun activities to do after reading the book, that work on many skills essential for learning to read, learning vocabulary, math, writing, the dramatic arts and other skills.Īctivity 1: Read and Discuss the Book Together The rhyming in the text is excellent for strengthening your child’s phonemic awareness. Enjoy the story, explore the illustrations, imagine what else the snowmen are up to and fully explore every aspect of the book together. It is a wonderful story to read together and is such a great way to welcome the winter. Our students at CEFA Early Learning schools have always loved the book snowmen at night, they want to read it over and over again! It is very well written and beautifully illustrated. ![]()
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