Activity

Reading Adventure Pack: The Snowy Day

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Scholars listen to a read-aloud of fiction and nonfiction books, The Snowy Day, written and illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats, and Snow Is Falling, written by Franklyn Branley and illustrated by Holly Keller, then take part in four creative activities. Learners create a cut-paper collage, experiment to see how salt affects ice, make a snowflake crystal, and pretend they're animals waking up from hibernation to eat homemade ice cream.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Complete applicable activities in the classroom, display finished products
  • Assign the reading pack at the start of winter
  • Bookmark the link on Snowflakes for easy access
Classroom Considerations
  • The pack is designed for use at home with a parent or guardian
  • Requires copies of The Snowy Day, written and illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats, and Snow Is Falling, written by Franklyn Branley and illustrated by Holly Keller
Pros
  • Includes hands-on activities 
  • Bridges a connection between school and home
Cons
  • None
Common Core