Sensory Snow
All the fun of winter with none of the cold!
This sensory snow is simple to make.
Add 1/2 cup conditioner (be mindful of color, as it will influence the color of your snow)
to 2 cups of baking soda
Add 1/2 cup conditioner (be mindful of color, as it will influence the color of your snow)
to 2 cups of baking soda
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Make the experience educational!
1. Discuss sensory and shape words:
For instance, words you might work on are cold, squishy, soft, round, white (or whatever other color your snow is). Make a ball and throw it lightly on the pan, then say "Splat! The snow started as a ball; what shape is it now?".
2. Discuss relational words:
Build a snow man! Use terms like up, on top of, over, under, next to, etc.
3. Count!
How many balls of snow does it take to build a snow man?
4. Literacy:
Use post it notes to spell and sound out words. We talked about the letters that make up the word snow!
1. Discuss sensory and shape words:
For instance, words you might work on are cold, squishy, soft, round, white (or whatever other color your snow is). Make a ball and throw it lightly on the pan, then say "Splat! The snow started as a ball; what shape is it now?".
2. Discuss relational words:
Build a snow man! Use terms like up, on top of, over, under, next to, etc.
3. Count!
How many balls of snow does it take to build a snow man?
4. Literacy:
Use post it notes to spell and sound out words. We talked about the letters that make up the word snow!
Tips, Tricks, and Recommended Products
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We did this activity at our kitchen counter. In order to do so, my child needed a way to reach the counter, and to do so safely. We purchased a learning tower for them, and can't recommend the product enough. My little one loves their Little Partners Learning Tower (see below, or click here). It helps them safely stand at the counter for an extended period of time, without me having to worry about them falling.
You can see how well loved our Little Partners Learning Tower is; though, this was also taken right after playing with the sensory snow, so that is why the footprints look so faded. They are actually anti-slip strips! We use the learning tower regularly, and it is sturdy, well made, and was easy to assemble. We recommend it to all our friends.
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We used simple white Suave conditioner (a cheap and easily accessible option; the coconut variety shown below will also work) and Arm and Hammer Baking Soda.
We also used a baking pan to keep the mess contained (the second time we tried this activity, we used a sheet tray. The sheet tray was a much better choice, as my little one didn't have to reach over the sides to access the snow (though it wasn't as effective at keeping the snow in one spot).
And as noted above, we used Post It brand Post It notes, with a Sharpie marker, to write out letters to spell with.
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We've used all the products below, except where noted otherwise. Click on the picture of the product to visit the Amazon product page.
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SNOW
  We used unscented Suave, but the coconut will work just as well (just be cautious if you have a coconut allergies; as always, be sure to check the ingredients before purchasing if you have a food allergy). That said, I love this particular conditioner for my hair, and it smells amazing!
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    We've not used this brand of sheet tray, but it has stellar reviews on Amazon!
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LETTERS/SPELLING
      This is a colorful alternative to the Post It brand post it notes, though we've not tested the product ourselves
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