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Printable Color Matching Snowman for Toddlers

January 16, 2021 by Sheryl Cooper

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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

 

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.

Printable Color Matching Snowman for Toddlers

 

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.)

Printable Color Matching Snowman for Toddlers

Printable Color Matching Snowman for Toddlers

 

Color Matching Winter Circle Time Activity

What you will need:

  • Fully dressed snowman stick prop
  • Undressed snowman
  • Snowman pieces
  • Colors in the Cold book

Printable Color Matching Snowman for Toddlers

The activity:

Gather your toddlers at circle time.

Show them the snowman stick prop, pointing out all its features.

Then, read the book.

After the book is read, show the children the snowman stick again.

Hold up the undressed snowman and tell them that they will help you dress the snowman.

(I put my snowman on a clipboard for easier handling.)

Printable Color Matching Snowman for Toddlers

While dressing the snowman, ask the children what colors the pieces are.

When finished, compare to the snowman stick.

Do they look the same?

Printable Color Matching Snowman for Toddlers

Then, open the book again and compare the pieces to those in the book.

Ask the children what the piece is and its color.

Printable Color Matching Snowman for Toddlers

Table Activity

When finished, place everything at a table and invite the children to dress the snowman.

Printable Color Matching Snowman for Toddlers

Printable Color Matching Snowman for Toddlers

Teaching virtually?

I originally created this activity to do with my 2 and young 3 year olds while teaching virtually.

Printable Color Matching Snowman for Toddlers

Basically I did the same as I would do in-person, except in front of a computer screen.

Printable Color Matching Snowman for Toddlers

The stick and the clipboard make it easier to maneuver everything in such a small area.

Printable Color Matching Snowman for Toddlers

See how vibrant the colors are through the screen? Props that are easy to see draw the children in, making a better connection.

Check out more of online resources on my virtual teaching resource page.

preschool virtual teaching resources

Printable Color Matching Snowman for Toddlers

 

Preschool Songs for January

FREE Printable Color Matching Snowman

Click below for the pdf download:

preschool printable

 

 

Toddler Winter Circle Time Counting Props

Keep toddlers engaged while working on simple math skills with these winter counting props.

We love using these during our classroom circle times!

toddler circle time winter counting props

6 Prop Sets (19 Pages):

  • How Many Buttons Are On the Mitten?
  • Numbered Mittens
  • Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Counting
  • Numbered Penguins
  • Numbered Snowflakes
  • Numbered Snowmen

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Filed Under: Circle Time, Colors, Literacy, Printables, Toddlers, Winter Activities Tagged With: circle time, colors, literacy, printable, toddlers, winter

About Sheryl Cooper

Sheryl Cooper is the founder of Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds, a website full of activities for toddlers and preschoolers. She has been teaching this age group for over 20 years and loves to share her passion with teachers, parents, grandparents, and anyone with young children in their lives.

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  1. Aurora Aguilar

    January 28, 2021 at 11:11 am

    Thank You for sharing your fabulous ideas!!

    • Sheryl Cooper

      January 28, 2021 at 4:30 pm

      Happy to do so!

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