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Snow... But Inside!

 Yesterday we were able to enjoy the snow as it fell ever so softly onto the ground as we walked up and down the streets of Webster. It was towards the end of the day so we didn't spend much time playing in it. This morning, however, we decided to bring some of that snow in our classroom to get a better look at it! 

At first the boys were digging in with their hands. B would exclaim how cold it was while J & L pressed their hands in it to make prints. After a few minutes it was evident that it was too cold to touch, so we got out the paintbrushes and began to draw around in the snow with both ends. I am happy it was cold enough for the snow to stick around so we could play with it today. These kinds of sensory experiences can be so enriching! 



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