Using this template, students create a rough draft of their drawing, placing the appropriate animals over and under the snow. Ask them to recall some animals that lived in each area and simply draw them or write their names on the board. Have them point to the area that is above ground and the area that is under the ground. Give them a copy of the Teachers Pay Teachers handout. This beloved nonfiction picture book exploring the subnivean zone reveals the tunnels and caves formed beneath the snow but over the ground, where many kinds of animals live through the winter, safe and warm, awake and busy, but hidden beneath the snow. But under the snow lies a secret world of squirrels and snow hares, bears and bullfrogs, and many other animals making their winter home under the snow. Here is the overview from Amazon: Over the snow, the world is hushed and white.

Read the book “Over and Under the Snow Paperback – Picture Book” by Kate Messner. You may also want to introduce them to the variety of zones underground. For instance, depending on the age group, they may need to check their understanding on the word “hibernate”. I love gathering what they know before starting any lesson.ĭiscuss some vocabulary that may connect with other things they are learning. Maybe they are familiar with snowy areas or maybe they have some informed ideas.

I was inspired to make this Over and Under the Snow project when I saw this post on Deep Space Sparkle: Click Here Instruction with Questions Day 1Īsk students what they know about where animals live in the winter. Optional: Liquid glue and glitter for the snow.Or this mini version for homeschooling – Sargent Art 22-6210 10-Count 4-Ounce Watercolor Magic.Liquid Water Colors – Sargent Art 22-6010 10-Count 8-Ounce Watercolor Magic Set.Brushes – Acrylic Paint Brush Set, 1 Packs / 10 pcs Nylon Hair Brushes for All Purpose Oil Watercolor Painting Artist Professional Kits.9×12 Watercolor paper – Canson (100510941) XL Series Watercolor Pad, 9″ x 12″, Fold-Over Cover, 30 Sheets.Black Sharpie Marker – Sharpie Permanent Marker, Fine Point, Black, Pack of 5.Students create magical scenes of animals in winter. Students will explore the areas over and under the snow. This project was created by 1st grade students. This project covers Common Core Standards for Language Arts and Science for grades 1-4 which can be found at the end of the lesson. Explore the amazing worlds Over and Under the Snow.

Kate messner over and under the snow