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OBSERVING SNOWFLAKES
When looking at a yard full of snow, it is hard for children
to discover the beauty of a single flake. Give your child a piece
of black paper and let her go outside when it is snowing and catch
a few. Then give her a magnifying glass and encourage her to observe
the shape and uniqueness of her snowflakes. Explain to her that
snowflakes are frozen water drops.
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SNOW EXPERIMENT
Try a simple experiment with your child. Have him collect
two cups full of snow. Have him bring them into the house and place
one in the refrigerator and one in the kitchen. Have your child
observe the two cups every two hours. Have him put into words what
is happening to the two cups of snow.
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MEASURING SNOW
Children love to play in the snow and they also love
to measure snow. Give your child a long ruler or yard stick and
let her measure the snow outside each day. Help her keep a written
record or graph.
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SNOWY WINDOWS
You can simulate snow any time by letting your child
paint a window or mirror with a special crystal paint. Just mix
½ cup water, with ½ cup Epson salts (available at
drug stores). When the mixture dries it will form crystals on the
surface simulating snow or frost.
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