Winter is supposed to be in full swing, but this 50 degree weather is having us wishing for some snow. The Academy of Westhaven decided we just COULD NOT wait for Jack Frost to put his personal touch on the weather... so we took matters into our own hands. We made fake snow! The children loved the sensation of the cold "snow" between there little fingers. This was such a hit, especially with the warm winter we have been having so far.
In the famous words of Anna, "Do you want to build a snowman?"
You can create your own snow flurries with some awesome recipes below!
1. Baking soda and shaving cream. Mix together 1 pound of baking soda, and slowly add shaving cream until you reach the perfect snowy consistency. Let kids knead the fake snow with their hands until it's all combined.
2. Baking soda and water. Pour 1 cup of baking soda into a bowl, and add water one tablespoon at a time. Use a fork or a whisk to stir the two ingredients together, adding more water as you go. When it's light and powdery, it's ready to play with!
3. Baking soda and conditioner. For this recipe, be sure to use white conditioner so your fake snow looks just like the real stuff. Start with 1/2 cup of conditioner, and use a fork to stir in about 3 cups of baking soda. This snow packs very well and is great for making snowmen!
4. Shaving cream and cornstarch. Mix equal parts shaving cream (foam, not gel) and cornstarch for this recipe, which makes a dense, foamy snow that is very easy to mold.
5. Cornstarch and lotion. Mix together equal parts cornstarch and lotion for this crumbly snow recipe. If you're looking for a more powdery snow, add slightly less lotion than cornstarch.
*Bonus tips*
To give your fake snow extra flair, try adding glitter or even essential oils. You can also pop your fake snow in the freezer to make it cold to the touch just like real snow!!
