DON'T EAT THE SNOW!

The purpose of my experiment was twofold.

Number One

We have been studying The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats, and I wanted to highlight the part in the story where Peter takes a snowball into his house to save it for later.

I got a clear glass and took it outside. We scooped snow into it. I explained to the class that this glass is like Peter's pocket. We would take it indoors and check on it later.
Kindergarten experiment to show why you should NOT eat snow!

We put it aside, and resumed our learning. After activity center time was over, we checked on our "pocket" of snow.
Kindergarten experiment to show why you should NOT eat snow!
No surprises here.
Like every good Canadian child, my students are well-versed in the snow-melting phenomena.

Number Two

My students eat snow. They lick it, suck on their mittens, toss handfuls of snow into the air and catch it in their mouths.

So I decided to show them what their pure white yummy snow is really made out of.
I passed around the cup, and had the children peek inside.
Kindergarten experiment to show why you should NOT eat snow!

"Who wants to drink this glass of water?" I asked.
Surprisingly, no one did.
"This is what goes into your stomach when you eat snow."
Kindergarten experiment to show why you should NOT eat snow!

"I don't eat snow."
"I don't either."
"I never eat snow. But my brother does."
:)

Check out the fun activities we've been doing, based on The Snowy Day
The Snowy Day book study companion activities, class book, craftivity for K-1

5 comments

  1. Cute idea..of course, here in Alabama I don't know where I would get snow! lol =)
    Jennifer
    First Grade Blue Skies

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  2. Jennifer- I could mail some to you if you'd like :) Maybe I'll make that my next giveaway!
    Anita

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  3. I laughed when I read this post! My firsties are always sucking on their mittens, and I am sure they would be completely grossed out if they knew what was in the 'clean white snow'!

    Thanks for sharing and making me smile!

    Tarra
    www.chalkboardchitchat.blogspot.com

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  4. hysterical and genius. This needs to be done with every snowy weather-climate class! I am doing it with my own children today. Seriously. Thanks for sharing

    Lisa
    ateachersbagoftricks.blogspot.com

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  5. Too funny! If we ever get some snow down here in Georgia I will definitely have to do this.

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