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Indoor snow bin

A bin of real snow on the kitchen floor with cups and spoons, for snow play without the snowsuit.

Indoor snow bin
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 1 to 3
Time20 minutes
Cost$0
WinterRainy day

What you'll need

Materials

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Tools

How to make it

Safety

Snow can carry dirt and salt. Use clean snow from a spot away from the road and discourage eating it.

  1. Step 1: Scoop the snow
    1

    Scoop the snow

    Fill the bin with clean snow from outside.

  2. Step 2: Lay towels down
    2

    Lay towels down

    Put towels under the bin. It melts fast.

  3. Step 3: Put on mittens
    3

    Put on mittens

    Small hands get cold quickly. Mittens help.

  4. Step 4: Scoop and pack
    4

    Scoop and pack

    Hand over the cups. Show how to pack and flip a snow cup.

  5. Step 5: Watch it melt
    5

    Watch it melt

    When it turns to slush, talk about where the snow went.

Edie's tip

Add a few drops of food coloring to a cup of warm water and let them pour it on.

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