Snow Caterpillar

Good Morning St. Clare Friends!

Well this morning sure doesn't look  like spring! We seem to be back to winter! So I thought it was fitting to share this great winter activity for you and your family! It's just a little different that the traditional snowman...
SNOW CATErPILLAR
(courtesy: be fit for life)

20 Activities to Do in the Snow | Snow activities, Winter fun ...

1) After a fresh dump of sticky snow, make balls of snow and line them up together to create a very long caterpillar.

2) Find various items in the yard or outdoor space to give the caterpillar some character (rocks for eyes and spots, twigs for antennae).

3) Once the caterpillar is complete, see if you can jump over it! How many times can you jump over? Are some parts of the body bigger than others? Notice the different ways you have to jump - or leap over the caterpillar.

BE CREATIVE
Try making some bigger snowballs to make jumping more challenging. Try other ways to get over or around the caterpillar (jump, hop, leap).

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Count how many snowballs make up the caterpillar!

 IMAGINATION BOOSTER
Name the caterpillar and imagine the colours that he or she might be in the summertime. Add a few drops of food coloring to some water in a spray bottle to make the caterpillar's colors come to life!

Stay Active! Stay Strong! Stay Positive!

Kind Regards,
Sherri Anwender

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