Children can draw a snow scene on a piece of dark construction paper with a light colored crayon. Then they can paint on snow by using a brush and water mixed with Epsom Salt. When the Epsom Salt dries it gives a frosty look to the pictures. If the temperature ever gets warm enough for taking children outside to experience all this snow, try taking along small containers of water, colored with food coloring, and eye droppers to make beautiful pictures in the snow. An idea tried in several classrooms is to bring the snow inside in plastic trays or tubs.
Children can create snow people and snow creatures.
Hide small plastic animals under the snow for the children to find. Add small shovels and pails or plastic butter tubs and children can dig and mold shapes. Invite them to put on their mittens while they continue to play. The Snowy Day, by Ezra Jack Keats is a wonderful book to read this time of year. Bring in white styrofoam balls for children to stack and manipulate.