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Toddler Books: Snowflakes!

Toddler Books: Introduce this snowflake ornament making activity with a book about snowflakes. Cute decorations to use for winter parties or for Christmas tree decorations.



popsicle stick snowflake DESCRIPTION

Make your own snowflake designs with popsicle sticks and rhinestones, glitter or buttons!

MATERIALS

  • Popsicle Sticks: Skill Sticks 150 Ct- have little ridges which adds to your snowflake design.

  • Non Toxic Craft Glue such as Aleene's Quick Dry Tacky Glue - 4 Ounce

  • White Paint (Tempera or Ceramcoat)

  • Glitter (silver, irridescent, and light turquoise blue)

  • Rhinestones

    • OTHER MATERIALS

  • Paint Palette or paper plate

  • Brushes

  • Newspaper

  • Scissors

  • Newspaper to work on

  • Fishing line, white yarn or pipecleaner to hang

  • Other decorations suggestions are: Sequins, pom poms, stickers, glitter glue.

    • STEPS

    1. Read a book(s) about snowflakes. A suggestion is Tiny Snowflake Picture Book

    2. Line table with newspaper. Lay the first popsicle stick flat on the newspaper. Place a drop of glue on the middle of the first stick, lay the second stick on top. Place a dot of glue on the second stick and lay the third stick on top. This should form the snowflake shape. Let dry.

      3. painting popsicle snowflakes

    3. When secure, paint your snowflake white.

    4. Add glitter while paint is wet. Let dry.

    5. Have rhinestones ready to glue.

    6. Glue on to the popsicle sticks. Let dry.

    7. Using craft glue or glue gun, glue a loop of ribbon, white pipe cleaner to hang. If making a mobile, tie a piece of fishing line to your snowflake and secure to a hanger.


    TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS

  • If working with a young toddler, have them select a rhinestone and point to where they would like to have it glued. Have adult put a drop of glue onto the snowflake and let your child place the rhinestone.

  • You can find craft rhinestones at education supply stores or at craft stores.

    • EDUCATIONAL TIP

  • Prior to the activity, sort rhinestones to be used. Sort them by color or size into muffin tins.

    • OTHER IDEAS

    button snowflake Buttons Buttons

    Here is a more complex snowflake design for older kids.

    We cut twelve 1.5 inch pieces and glued them to the back of the original snowflake pattern. Glitter was added when paint was wet and then buttons glued on for decoration.

    Click here to Return To Top for detailed instructions.







    Snowflake Mobile

    Easy to make into a mobile. Simply use fishin line and tie your favorite snowflakes onto a hanger. Cover hanger with construction paper and glue on cotton for clouds!

    Here are some other suggested Toddler Books are a great way to introduce any winter or snowman activity.



    Snowflake Bentley is a 1999 Caldecott winner for best illustrations in a childrens book. Appropriate for ages 4-8.

    Thanks for stopping by! Comments Are Welcome!



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