Put Winter into a bowl of water for the children!!
This activity could be done as a small stand alone/free play or as a larger group activity.
With supervision the children can then talk about and gently explore the items you have provided in the water ~ how they represent winter and what they feel like.
White stones
Glass pebbles
Small plastic lids
Fir cones
A variety of glitters & sequins
Large circular (shallow) bowl.
Towels to mop up spills
Make the activity up with the children ~ building the 'Winter pond' together.
![Snowflake](images/smilies/snowflake.gif)
Display all your resources so that the children can handle them dry and wet.
![Snowflake](images/smilies/snowflake.gif)
Place the pebbles & beads into the bowl and add the water.
![Snowflake](images/smilies/snowflake.gif)
Sprinkle on the glitters & sequins - they should float on the water surface!!
Play Activities
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Use the bottle lids the catch and collect the sequins.
![Shootingstar](images/smilies/shootingstar.gif)
Dip the fir cones into the water to catch glitter.
![Shootingstar](images/smilies/shootingstar.gif)
How many Pebbles can a plastic lid hold before it sinks?
![Shootingstar](images/smilies/shootingstar.gif)
Collect 3 things that are different colours.
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With small sticks stir the glitters & move the pebbles around.
View from above !!
RISK ~ Please check before and after to ensure the stones & pebbles have no sharp broken edges that the children can cut themselves on.
Dispose of if they pose a danger.
Most of these items can be easily found in shops .. build up a 'Natures cupboard' for all your seasonal resources.
Change the bowl contents for each season
Printable Version of this Activity here ~
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Silkysteps WINTER Crafts eBook
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Sample Activity sheet