Wintry weather

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By Jenni TavenerEarly years teacher and writer

This article from our archive shows how children can appreciate the different types of weather that winter brings by engaging in fun activities.

Boy playing in the snow
  1. The snowman
  2. Rain, rain, go away
  3. Wild wind

The snowman

Use clay to make a model of a jolly snowman

EYFS Area of learning > Physical development > Motor Skills > Fine Motor Skills

What you need

Snowman mini poster

Group size: small groups

Pictures of snowmen; air-drying clay; clay board or mat; clay tools or similar equipment such as cocktail sticks or old pencils; tiny dry twigs; acrylic paint; painting equipment; strips of non-fraying fabric; small buttons.

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