What better time to learn about snow? Our PreK explorers have been studying snow and snowflakes using math, literacy, science and art activities. We observed photos of snowflakes under microscopes to learn about their unique shapes. We then recreated them using pattern blocks, craft sticks and even pompoms- handled with tweezers for extra fine motor practice. We learned the scientific reasons for why it snows and about the value of snow for animals and humans. We read lots of stories about snowmen including one that imagines how famous artists would create them. This inspired us to decorate some snowmen in the styles of our favorite artists. We complied lots of hours of field study, examining snow in its natural habitat. We could not resist the blank canvas it provided for snow paint art!