Kindergarten Celebrates Winter Solstice
While building a snowman may be a quintessential winter activity, Ms. Michelitch’s kindergarteners celebrated the recent winter solstice by engaging in crafts and stories with a cold and snowy theme.
Three parents volunteered to visit the class, bringing winter crafts with them. One activity had students pursuing their artistic talents by making snowflakes with cotton swabs, white glue, and cardboard disks.
“A few parents came into the classroom, and each planned a craft activity with a winter theme,” said Ms. Michelitch. “It’s just one of many opportunities for parents to get involved throughout the year.”
At another craft station, students were given a blank template in the shape of a snowman and put their matching skills to the test. Students had to locate and place the correct sticker on the template to complete the snowman, including hats, buttons, arms, and facial features. By the time they were done, they had a snowman worthy of being Frosty’s friend.
“We’re making snowmen,” said Olivia. “You match the shapes, like a present and a present.”
The final activity station had students discussing the books they love to read while creating beautiful bookmarks for themselves, family, and friends. Students were given foam bookmarks, a selection of winter-themed stickers, and pipe cleaners to decorate them with. Pipe cleaners could also be used instead of ribbons to make bows as a finishing touch.
“My favorite book is ‘The Cat in the Hat’,” said one student while working on their bookmark.
Another student added, “I love ‘Pete the Cat’ books.”
Not only are activities like these a nice way for parents to come into the classroom to volunteer hands-on, but it’s also a great learning opportunity for students to practice important kindergarten skills, including listening, matching, and following directions, all while exploring their creativity.
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