Printable Color Matching Snowman for Toddlers

Inside: This printable color matching snowman is a fun prop to use during circle time, especially while reading the book Colors in the Cold. A fun way to work on color recognition skills!

You know when you find that perfect book that you know will keep your toddlers engaged?

That’s exactly how I felt when I discovered a simple winter color recognition book called Colors in the Cold.

In this book, a snowman needs to be dressed, and each piece of clothing is a different color.

I decided to create a printable prop that would be a fun visual as we, too, dressed our snowman.

I just knew it would be perfect for our snowman theme, plus I could work on simple counting skills, too.

Such a great addition to our winter circle time!

❄️ Scroll towards the bottom of this page to find the link to the free download!

Printable Color Matching Snowman for Toddlers

Circle time with toddlers can be a challenge.

There, I said it.

And even after 22 years of teaching this age group, I still have those days where trying to get – and then keep – their attention can be super hard.

Especially those days where they seem to have even more energy than usual. (How can that even be possible? And can I please have some of it?)

However, my challenging circle times are far less these days thanks to some tips I’ve learned along the way.

I won’t go into lengthy detail here, but will give you my top resources if you’d like to know my secrets:

My Secret to a Successful Circle Time

The Best Preschool Circle Time Tips

But I will share one very important tip:

use props.

Props grab the children’s attention, pulling them in, keeping them engaged.

I always keep this in mind when I put together a circle time activity.

That’s why when I found Colors in the Cold, I created a printable snowman that we could assemble after reading the book.

Assembling the Printable Color Matching Snowman for Toddlers

What you will need:

Laminator (optional)
Scotch tape
Velcro
Craft Sticks (I personally love the jumbo 8″ sticks, but that’s just my preference)
Printable snowman props (scroll down to find the link)

I suggest either printing these on heavy paper or laminating them for extra durability. (I chose to laminate all my pieces, as I plan to use them for years to come.)

Preparation:

Cut out all the pieces.

For the already-dressed snowman, tape him to the craft stick.

For the undressed snowman, put velcro pieces where the clothing will be attached. (Hat on head, carrot on face, etc.)

Be mindful that the hook and loop both must be used in order for the pieces to attach. (For example, use loop velcro on the snowman and hook velcro on the pieces.)