1) Measurement: If a storm is predicted for your area, first have students check the forecast to see how much snow is anticipated. Have students vote whether they think the storm will bring more, less, or the same level of snow as the called-for amount. Then use rulers to see where on students' bodies the snow will reach if you receive the predicted level. Will the storm be ankle-, calf-, or knee-deep? Place an empty, flat-bottomed container in a secure area outdoors to collect snowfall. After the storm, have students measure the snow in the container and compare the amount to the forecast and their own predictions. (Have them measure again on their bodies.) Finally, bring the container indoors and allow the snow to melt. How do the water and snow levels compare? Are students surprised by the difference? (Taken from Scholastic - http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/snow-fun-learning)
2) Explore the Smithsonian: Take a virtual field trip to the Smithsonian. This website is designed for students. http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/resource_library/sites_for_students.html
3) Educational Games: Children love playing games so why not make them educational? Here are a few of our favorites:
- www.sheppardsoftware.com - All subject areas and grade levels
- http://www.ixl.com/ - Interactive math games
- http://www.funbrain.com/ - Math and reading games
- http://www.mathplayground.com/ - Math games by grade level and topic
- http://www.spellingcity.com/ - Enter your spelling words and then start playing games with them.
4) Read a good book!!! Discuss your child's reading with them. Encourage them to make connections, look for important details, visualize their reading, make inferences, and make predictions.
There are lots of great resources out there on the Internet. Take advantage of these snow days to help your child maintain learning.
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