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Building Memories - M/W/F Fine Arts & Science


 

We rarely receive snowfall in Richmond, BC.  So, we were quite excited to look out the windows and see snow falling and piling up on the ground. For many children, it was the first time that they had seen snow.
 
We were on a mission to make some great memories for the year. So, we put on our layers, jackets, hats, gloves, and off we went for an adventure in the snow.
 
We walked carefully, testing out the snow. Holding hands with friends for support does help a lot!
 


Some of the children played Follow-the-Leader guiding one behind the other.
 
 
Others found wonders in the snow by mixing colours and sprinkling salt on giant snowballs (experimenting to see if salt will melt the snow faster).


A group of children had fun with making snowballs and stomping on the snow



One child even stopped and paused to investigate the tracks she made with her shoes
 
 
No matter how and no matter where they played, the children definitely made some memories for themselves during the snowfall.

Until next time,


Karen
MWF Fine Arts / Science & Nature




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