Speaking Volumes

Actually, don't let it snow. I'll echo Su's recent post where she doesn't want any more snow unless it qualifies as a “serious glazing of the world that would allow for sleeping in, hot cups of tea, blankets and a good book.” I'm already sick of the snowfalls that only require me to get up earlier to clean off my car.

Last night we 'let it snow' in the library as kids streamed in to make tube sock snowmen! It was a really simple and fun project. The kids brought in their own sock, and soon even the youngest of crafters were busy stuffing and shaping their snowmen bodies. The snowmen donned baby socks as hats, and then the kids went to town decorating their creations with goggily eyes, buttons, pom-poms, pipe cleaners, yarn, ribbon, markers, and more.

Here are some of the crafters at work:

A few of the finished products:

The snowman fun doesn't end here people. A few weeks ago I did a snowman themed Story Time where I read:

Snowmen at Night, by Caralyn Buehner, is probably my favorite snow story, it explains why your snowman might look a little droopy and melted the day after you build him!

In Snowballs, by Lois Ehlert, she uses collage style artwork to show the building of a snow-family. The kids have a great time identifying what all the different snow people (and snow pets) are made of.

During that Story Time, much to the parents delight I am sure, I squirted big blobs of shaving cream on the table for the kids to 'build' snowmen with. If you're ever looking for a cheap way to entertain kids for hours – try this.

Other easy kid friendly projects include making snowmen out of cotton balls, marshmallows, or paper plates.

Do you have a favorite winter or snow story? Any crafty snowmen ideas? Please share!