Intro
Sensory activities are often some of the most popular classroom activities. They give
children a break from some of their more routine activities and explore the vital sensation
of touch. This stimulating activity incorporating Liquid WatercolorTM and sensory snow
has an added scientific element as well.

Set Up ideas
The setup for this activity is pretty simple. You may wish to have one or more tubs
available for the children to store their snow in. Have a few colors of Liquid
WatercolorTM ready for use, and a nice sized pitcher of cold water.

Let’s Get Started
Depending on the number of children you have, you may want to take turns with them to
receive and dump their snow or have them gather around in small groups to work with
several at a time.

Tips and Tricks
Children may take turns creating different colors of snow. You may wish to keep each
color separate or combine the colors into one large batch of rainbow snow.

Follow up Activity
No matter what season it is, sensory snow materials mean that it’s always a good time to
make a snowman! Whether you are in the middle of winter or looking for a break from the
summer heat, use colorful sensory snow any time!

Sensory activities such as this one offer unique stimulation unlike most arts & crafts
activities. Speak with children and discuss what they are experiencing throughout the
activity. How does the paint look once it has entered the water cup? How does the snow
powder feel in their hands?

Steps:

1. Measure 2 oz. of water in a measuring cup, and then add a small amount of Liquid
   WatercolorTM in any color to the water. Repeat for each color of snow that you’d like to
   create.
2. Have children tightly cup their hands together. Then, place two scoops of Insta-Snow®
   into the children’s hands.
3. Slowly pour the water and Liquid WatercolorTM solution into the children’s cupped
   hands so that it mixes with the Insta-Snow®.
4. Count to three together with the children as the Insta-Snow® powder absorbs the colored
   water solution.
5. On three, have the children dump their handful of snow into a plastic bin. Now it’s time to
   play!