Sneezy the Snowman

Title: Sneezy The Snowman by Maureen Wright

Why I chose this book: I chose "Sneezy the Snowman" because it's a funny story about a snowman who keeps melting, perfect for making kids laugh. It's great for winter or holiday time, and it teaches kids important lessons in a fun way. Plus, the pictures are bright and exciting, which keeps kids interested and helps them understand the story better.

Reading Comprehension Questions

18 months to 3 years:

1. What happened to Sneezy the Snowman when he got too close to the fire?
2. How did the children help Sneezy the Snowman get colder?
3. Why did Sneezy the Snowman want to be cold?

4-7 years:

1. Why did Sneezy the Snowman keep melting?
2. How did the children try to help Sneezy the Snowman stay cold?
3. What lesson did Sneezy the Snowman learn by the end of the story?

Craft Idea: A simple craft idea to complement "Sneezy the Snowman" could be making paper snowmen. Here's how you can do it:

Materials:

• White construction paper or cardstock
• Markers, crayons, or colored pencils
• Scissors
• Glue or tape
• Optional: googly eyes, buttons, yarn, or other embellishments

Instructions:

1. Fold the white paper in half.
2. Draw a snowman shape on one half of the folded paper. Make sure the bottom of the snowman touches the fold, so it stays connected when you cut it out.
3. Cut out the snowman shape along the lines you drew.
4. Decorate your snowman with markers, crayons, or colored pencils. Add a face, buttons, a scarf, and any other details you like.
5. If you have googly eyes, buttons, or other embellishments, glue them onto your snowman.
6. Let your snowman dry if you used glue, then display it proudly!

This craft is simple, fun, and ties in perfectly with the theme of "Sneezy the Snowman." It also allows kids to get creative and express themselves while engaging with the story.

Snack Idea: Snowman Yogurt Cups

Ingredients:

• Vanilla or plain yogurt
• Mini chocolate chips or raisins
• Pretzel sticks or small pretzel twists
• Clear plastic cups or small bowls

Instructions:

1. Fill clear plastic cups or small bowls with vanilla or plain yogurt.
2. Use a permanent marker to draw a snowman face (eyes, nose, mouth) on the side of each cup. Be sure to leave enough space below the face for the snowman's body.
3. Add mini chocolate chips or raisins to the yogurt to create the snowman's eyes, mouth, and buttons.
4. Break pretzel sticks in half and stick them into the yogurt to create the snowman's arms.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy your adorable snowman yogurt cups while reading "Sneezy the Snowman"!

Children can participate in decorating their own snowman yogurt cups, adding an extra element of fun and creativity to the snack time activity.