Heat up some hot chocolate and get crafty!
Sometimes the world can seem too overwhelming for little ones, and this DIY sock snowman is the perfect friend to find comfort in. Enjoy the creative process together and relax with this calming activity that supports fine motor skills with cutting, tying, scooping and more.
Materials:
- Plain white sock
- Rice
- Ribbon
- Scissors
- Super glue or hot glue
- String
- Stick pens
- Buttons
- Baby sock
Instructions:
- Cut off the top part of the sock
- Turn the sock inside out
- Tie off the bottom with string
- Turn the sock right side out
- Fill with rice
- Tie off the top with string
- Tie off the middle with string to create the head and body
- Use ribbon to make a scarf. Glue if necessary
- Put the baby sock on the head for a hat
- Use stick pins. Two black for eyes and 1 yellow for nose
- Glue buttons on body
Literacy Connection: Imaginary friends may appear in surprising ways, but their presence can be very reassuring. The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat is the story of a charming little creature who waits patiently for his turn to be imagined by a real child…until now. Follow his courageous journey through the uncertainty of a strange world to discover if he will find the comfort of a friend to love.
