Cotton Ball Snowmen
This activity is a favorite with preschoolers who can easily tackle the task with a little assistance; but it is also enjoyed by elementary school children as well who will have fun personalizing their snowmen.
Project Info
| Difficulty | Easy |
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| Duration | Under 15 minutes |
| Age | 3+ |
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Materials
- Buttons, sequins, pom poms for Snowman's eyes and buttons
- Cotton Balls
- Felt, or colored card for Snowman's Hat
- Glue
- Paper
- Pipe cleaners for arms
- Ribbon (for scarf)
Instructions
- Before Beginning: Draw two circles, one on top of the other, on a piece of paper. These will become the Snowman's Head and Body. Then cut out a hat shape from card or felt.
- Paint inside the circles with glue.
- Press cotton balls onto the snowman until both circles are entirely filled.
- Using the ribbon, felt, pipe cleaners and other materials, create the snowman's features: hat, scarf, eyes, nose, and buttons.
Tips
- It is tempting to allow the children to dip the cotton balls into a bowl of glue before applying: this ends up a sticky mess! Much better to paint the paper first and then apply the cotton balls directly.
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Project Themes
- Letters Q-T: Letter S
- Household Objects / Recycled Materials: Cotton Balls
- Religious Holidays: Christmas
- Seasons & Weather: Snow Snowman Winter