Teaching Kids Art Through Picture Books
Literature based art ideas for you and your family
How to Make Snowflakes with Your Kids
There’s nothing more magical than making snowflakes with kids. And if you are a parent who likes to connect art to science, today I'm sharing a great book/art combo that makes learning fun and effortless during the cold winter months! Simply read this story and do an art project-it’s that simple!
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Snowflake Bentley, by Jacqueline Briggs Martin and Mary Azarian, is a Caldecott Award winning picture book that tells the story of Wilson Bentley. Wilson was a child fascinated by snow who grew up to study the little miracles we call snowflakes. It is his research that gives us what we know about snowflakes today. 
After reading this picture book together, try this art project with your kids:
Cut a flurry of paper snowflakes. Fold, fold, fold, and cut. Unfold your papers and witness the magic and wonder-making snowflakes never fails to delight kids of all ages!
Want to extend the snowflake art fun? Try these art ideas:
- Hang your snowflakes on a window with tape.
- P...
