When there is a fresh blanket of snow on the ground but not nearly enough for sledding or to make a snowman…

Using Snow as a Blank Canvas

Supplies:  Keep it simple.  Mix and match supplies you already have, such as:

• Liquid water colors or food coloring (dilute with water)
• Assorted spray bottles, squirt bottles, droppers, plastic or paper cups
• Sticks or chop sticks (for carving lines in the snow)
• Markers (dark colors)
• Cookie cutters, lids (various sizes)
• Sand toys, plastic bowls and cups
• Durable tray or large container (to hold the supplies)
• Fresh layer of snow!

Instructions:

• Experiment with creating 2D paintings and patters.
• Play with shapes to compose reliefs and etchings.
• Sculpt 3D snow castles and mini sculptures.
• Be creative and have fun!

Looking for more snow and snowflake-inspired activities to do indoors that also include more complex math and science topics?  The images below display snow-themed activities incorporating elementary through middle school STEAM concepts.  Links to posts below!

For more winter-themed art activities above that include math, science and engineering concepts go to the following links:

• Do You Want To Build a Snowflake (top left)
• Snow Crystal Geometry (top center, top right + bottom left)
• Growing Snow Crystals (bottom center)
• A Blank Canvas of Snow (bottom right – this post!)

Interested in snowman-themed projects for artists of all ages?  The snowman images below are shown in order of complexity starting with toddler/preschool activities and progressing through elementary/middle school STEAM concepts.  Links to posts below!

To further explore art, math and science concepts through snowman-inspired activities, go to the following links:

• Stacking Snowman Shapes (top + center left)
• Simple Snowmen (top right)
• Snowmen Perspectives (bottom left + center)
• Thaumatrope Snow Globes (bottom right)