The themes can be explored with activities in theatre, cooking, stories, show and tell, guests, science, games, field trips or crafts. Activities can be conducted inside or out, in large or small groups or individually, at structured or unstructured times. Quiet, active and reflective experiences should be included. For example, with snow as the theme, several weeks worth of activities can be developed. The winter homes of animals and insects could be the focus of a nature walk.
Children can collect snow and look at crystals with a magnifying glass.
Compare the contents of one glass of water and one glass of melted snow. Have visitors in to discuss their childhood memories of snow days. Poems, stories and illustrations about snow can be developed. Snowflakes can be cut. Clothes can be fashioned.