
I'm a Little Snowman Indicators: Music CA2.1(0), CA2.1(1), CA2.1(2), CA2.2(0), CA2.2(1), CA2.2(2), Self-Awareness and Self-Concept SE1.1(0), SE1.1(1), SE1.1(2), Trust and Relationships SE2.1(0), SE2.1(1), SE2.1(2), Self-Regulation SE4.1(0), SE4.1(1), SE4.1(2) (More...) Spend time with each child singing an action song. Invite each child to spend individual time with you. Sing the song and lead the actions to "I'm a Little Snowman." I'm a Little Snowman Sung to "I'm a Little Teapot" I'm a little snowman, Short and wide. (Squat down and stick arms out.) Here is my hat, (Place hand on top of head.) Arms at my side. (Place arms on hips.) When the sun comes up, (Make circle with arms above head.) I'll melt away. (Slowly squat toward the ground.) But don't you fret, (Shake finger and head.) I'll be back another day! (Smile wide.) Sing the song again and encourage the child to do the actions with you. Some children may just be able to place their hands on their heads and stick their arms out. Others may be able to do all of the movements. Encourage children to do what they can. Repeat with each child. Observe: Do the children enjoy spending time with you singing a winter song? Encourage children to sing and enjoy music in ways they feel comfortable. Use music as a soothing technique as needed.

I'm a Little Snowman

Indicators: Music CA2.1(0), CA2.1(1), CA2.1(2), CA2.2(0), CA2.2(1), CA2.2(2), Self-Awareness and Self-Concept SE1.1(0), SE1.1(1), SE1.1(2), Trust and Relationships SE2.1(0), SE2.1(1), SE2.1(2), Self-Regulation SE4.1(0), SE4.1(1), SE4.1(2) (More...)

Spend time with each child singing an action song.

Invite each child to spend individual time with you.
Sing the song and lead the actions to "I'm a Little Snowman."

I'm a Little Snowman
Sung to "I'm a Little Teapot"

I'm a little snowman,
Short and wide.
(Squat down and stick arms out.)
Here is my hat,
(Place hand on top of head.)
Arms at my side.
(Place arms on hips.)

When the sun comes up,
(Make circle with arms above head.)
I'll melt away.
(Slowly squat toward the ground.)
But don't you fret,
(Shake finger and head.)
I'll be back another day!
(Smile wide.)

Sing the song again and encourage the child to do the actions with you. Some children may just be able to place their hands on their heads and stick their arms out. Others may be able to do all of the movements. Encourage children to do what they can. Repeat with each child.

Observe: Do the children enjoy spending time with you singing a winter song? Encourage children to sing and enjoy music in ways they feel comfortable. Use music as a soothing technique as needed.