Ms. CeCe’s “I Woke Up to a Snowy Day” and Dress for the Weather Art
Begin your winter weather lesson by singing Ms. CeCe’s “I Woke Up to a Snowy Day!” (the tune of “London Bridge”) I woke up to a snowy day, snowy day, snowy day. I woke up to a snowy day. Snow has fallen. Oh, I’ll find my hat, my mittens too. How will I dress? How will you? I woke up to a snowy day. Snow has fallen!
(Present a cardboard 7-8 inch shape figure – similar to a gingerbread person). Let’s trace and dress our person for the snowy day. (Crayons and/or markers may be used. Children’s shape figures will be shared at gathering time.)
Creating Gingerbread Smoothies
Next, ring in the holidays with a new twist on gingerbread. Healthy Gingerbread Smoothies! http://www.celebratingsweets.com/gingerbread-smoothie (You may decide to work with a smaller group of 4-6 children – while others are in free play or centers.) Make the smoothie several times, so that each child is part of the process. This is also an opportunity to talk about blender safety. (Explain to the children that only the teacher will operate it.)
Gathering Time – Ms. CeCe’s “How Did You Dress for a Snowy Day?” Song, Sharing Snowy Day Art and The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Lastly, gather preschool friends together and sing Ms. CeCe’s “How Did You Dress for a Snowy Day?” (tune of “London Bridge”) How did you dress for a snowy day, snowy day, snowy day? How did you dress for a snowy day? My friend (Child’s name). Sing to each child – inviting the children to share their dressed for a snowy day creation with the group. Close with a winter classic, The Snowy Day, by Ezra Jack Keats.