Every Snowflake is Unique! (2D Paper Unit)

 

Description: Students will follow the directions for the teachers snowflake design, and then they can make their own design. Glue all 3 snowflakes down. Then, make a glue design on one snowflake (medium thickness lines). Once glued, you will sprinkle a good amount of salt down to cover all of the glue. Shake excess glue off into the garbage. Then you will take water colors, use more water on your brush than normal, and dab on color over the salted glue. This will give it an icey and crystalized look. Let dry. We also had the class do a gallery walk and write down 3 things they like or found in their peers snowflake designs. 

Extension Activity: You can have the kids tie this into a science lesson, and write about the process of how snowflakes are made. The book we listened to in this lesson will also help with this part. Integrated teaching is a smart way to tie subjects together and make use of the limited time we have. 

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