~ WINTER SONGS AND FINGERPLAYS~


The Snowman- Submitted by Patrisha

Roll the snow into some balls.
Make a snowman, oh so tall.
Place a hat upon his head.
Give him buttons that are red.
Use some coal to make his eyes.
You can do it if you try!
Next, he needs a carrot nose.
Where will we get one of those?
Make a mouth and he'll be done.
Making snowmen is such fun!

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Dance Like Snowflakes- Submitted by Carol
(Sung to Are You Sleeping)

Dance like snowflakes,
dance like snowflakes
In the air, in the air
Whirling, twirling snowflakes
Whirling, twirling snowflakes
Here and there, here and there

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Frost
(Sung to The Farmer In The Dell)

The frost is on the roof
(point hands over head)
The frost is on the ground
(point to the floor)
The frost is on the window
(make a window with your hands)
The frost is all around
(make large circles with hands)

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Snowflakes- Submitted by Carol
(Sung to Sailing, Sailing)

Snowflakes, snowflakes
Falling to the ground
Each one rests so gently
They never make a sound

Snowflakes, snowflakes
Are so pure and white
The special thing about them is
No two are alike

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Snowflakes Falling Down- Submitted by Carol
(Sung to Row, Row, Row Your Boat)

Snowflakes falling down
Falling to the ground
Big white fluffy flakes
That do not make a sound

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The Wintery Wind- Submitted by Carol

(Sung to Happy Birthday)

The winter wind blows
The winter wind blows
It gives me the shivers
From my head to my toes!

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January- Submitted by Carol

January's a very cold month,
Shiver, shiver, shiver,
(Hug yourself and pretend to shiver.)
Button up and cover your ears,
(Pretend to button coat: cover ears with your hands.)
Or quiver, quiver, quiver.
(Shake all over.)

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I Love Snow- Submitted by Carol
( Sung to Three Blind Mice )

I love snow. I love snow.
Soft, white snow; soft, white snow.
It falls on the ground so soft and white.
Sometime it falls all through the night.
Did you ever see such a beautiful sight
As soft white snow?

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Puttin' on Mittens- Submitted by Carol
(Sung to The farmer in the Dell)

The thumb in the thumb place,
Fingers all together!
This is the song we sing
When it is mitten weather.

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Walking in the Snow- Submitted by Carol

Let's go waking in the snow,
Walking, walking on tiptoe.
Lift your right foot way up high,
Then your left foot keep it dry!
All around the yard we skip,
Watch your step, or you might slip.

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Snowy Surprise- Submitted by Carol

Sometimes the snow falls when I'm sleeping,
(Rest cheek on folded hands.)
I'm so surprised when I awake.
(Stretch and yawn.)
I look out at the world around me,
(Look around.)
It looks like a frosted birthday cake!
(Rub tummy and lick lips.)

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Mr. Raccoon- Submitted by Carol
( Frere Jacques)

Are you sleeping? Are you sleeping?
Mr. Raccoon? Mr. Raccoon?
All the snow is falling; All the snow is falling
Sleep, sleep, snooze;, Sleep, sleep, snooze
Other verses: Mrs. Bear, Mr. Snake, etc.

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Hibernation Song- Submitted by Carol
(Are You Sleeping)

Bear is sleeping, bear is sleeping
In the cave, in the cave.
I wonder when he'll come out,
I wonder when he'll come out
In the spring, In the spring.

Birds are flying, birds are flying
In the sky, in the sky.
I wonder when they'll come back,
I wonder when they'll come back,
In the spring, in the spring.

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Winter Is Coming Song- Submitted by Carol
(Tune: Frere Jacques)

Winter is coming, winter is coming,
How do I know, how do I know?
The snow is on the ground,
The snow is on the ground.
That's how I know, that's how I know.

The seasons are changing,
the seasons are changing,
How do I know, how do I know?
I can look around me,
I can look around me.
That's how I know, that's how I know.

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It Is Snowing
(Tune: Frere Jacques)

It is snowing!
It is snowing!
All around,
All around,
Soft and quiet snowflakes,
Soft and quiet snowflakes,
Not a sound,
Not a sound.

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We Like Snow
(Tune: Three Blind Mice)

We like snow!
We like snow!
Out we go.
It covers the houses and fills the trees.
It's fun for sleds and it's fun for skiis.
We'll stay outdoors till our noses freeze
"Cause we like snow!

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Merry Snowflakes- Submitted by Carol

Merry little snowflakes falling to the ground,
(fingers flutter like falling snow)
They're landing on the treetops, covering our town.
(fingers flutter)
They softly fall on noses
(touch nose)
And make our hair look white.
(touch hair)
They seem to call, 'Come out and play!'
('come here' motion)
As they fall throughout the night.
(repeat first action)

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Snowflakes Falling From The Sky- Submitted by Carol
sung to "Mary Had a Little Lamb"

Snowflakes falling from the sky,
from the sky, from the sky.
Snowflakes falling from the sky,
to the earth below,
Watch them as they dance and whirl,
dance and whirl, dance and whirl,
Watch them as they dance and whirl,
soft white winter snow.

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Snowflakes- Submitted by Carol
(tune of Twinkle, twinkle little star)


Snowflakes, snowflakes twirling round,
Snowflakes falling to the ground.
What a pretty sight to see,
Winter fun for you and me.
Snowflakes, snowflakes twirling round,
Snowflakes falling to the ground.

Snowflakes, snowflakes tickle my tongue.
Lets throw snowballs one by one.
Build a snowman, sled and skate.
Come outside, donut be late.
Snowflakes, snowflakes tickle my tongue.
Lets throw snowballs one by one.

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Winter Song- Submitted by Carol
(sung to "way up high in the apple tree")

Way up high in the snowy tree
Lots of little snowflakes smiled at me.
I shook that tree as hard as I could.
Down came the snowflakes---
Brrrrrr Were they cold!

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Snowflakes- Submitted by Carol
Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle

Have snowflakes on sticks for each child.

Snowflake, snowflake, fancy free.
Snowflake, snowflake, dance with me.
Touch my head, then my toes.
Land on my nose where the could wind blows.
Snowflake, snowflake, turn around.
Snowflake, snowflake, touch the ground.

Snowflake, snowflake, fancy free.
Snowflake, snowflake, dance with me.
Touch my elbow, then my shoulder.
Land on my chin where it's a little bit colder.
Snowflake, snowflake, turn around.
Snowflake, snowflake, touch the ground.

Snowflake, snowflake, fancy free.
Snowflake, snowflake, dance with me.
Touch my ear, then my knees.
Snowflake, I'm about to freeze!
Snowflake, snowflake, fancy free.
Snowflake, snowflake, dance with me.

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Five Little Snowflakes- Submitted by Carol

Five little snowflakes
Dancing here and there.
Then one little snowflake blew away in the air!

Four little snowflakes
Dancing here and there.
Then one little snowflake blew away in the air!

Continue to zero.
Zero little snowflakes
Not one to be found.
Cause five little snowflakes have fallen to the ground!

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Snow is Falling- Submitted by Carol
(Tune of: Up On the Housetop)

Look at the snow falling down,
Covering everything in town.
Over the grass and cars and street,
Snow is winter's special treat.
Snow, snow, snow, beautiful snow,
Snow, snow, snow, watch it grow-oh!
Snow on the housetop, yes, sir-ee,
Snow is falling just for me!

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Seven Silly Snowmen- Submitted by Lisa in VA

Seven silly snowmen
Sitting side by side.
Out came the sun
And they had to hide.
Two behind the small skidoo,
Two behind the tree,
Two behind the snowbank,
And one behind me.

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10 Little Snowmen- Submitted by Lisa in VA
(using the "10 Little Indians"tune)
By: Tina Krajewski

1 little, 2 little, 3 little snowmen
4 little, 5 little, 6 little snowmen
7 little, 8 little, 9 little snowmen
10 little snowmen in a row.

Take a carrot to make the nose,
Take a carrot to make the nose,
Take a carrot to make the nose,
10 little snowmen in a row.

Use some buttons for eyes and a mouth,
Use some buttons for eyes and a mouth,
Use some buttons for eyes and a mouth,
10 little snowmen in a row.

Take 2 sticks to make the arms,
Take 2 sticks to make the arms,
Take 2 sticks to make the arms,
10 little snowmen in a row.

Wrap a scarf around the neck,
Wrap a scarf around the neck,
Wrap a scarf around the neck,
10 little snowmen in a row.

Put the black hat right on top,
Put the black hat right on top,
Put the black hat right on top,
10 little snowmen in a row.

1 little, 2 little, 3 little snowmen
4 little, 5 little, 6 little snowmen
7 little, 8 little, 9 little snowmen
10 little snowmen in a row.

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Snow- Submitted by Lisa in VA
(Tune: "This Old Man")

Snow is falling on the ground.
We can make things all around.
Like snowmen, snowballs, snowforts too.
There are lots of things to do.
Snow is falling come and see.
You can have fun with me.
Sliding, skating, skiing too.
There are lots of things to do.

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Snowman- Submitted by Lisa in VA
(Tune: "I'm a Little Teapot")

I'm a little snowman,
Round and fat.
I have a broomstick.
I have a hat.
With my friends
I like to play.
But when the sun comes out
I run away.

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S is for Snowman- Submitted by Lisa in VA

S is for snowman, skis and sled.
S is for snuggling safe in bed.
S is for scarf, socks and sun
And snowflakes melting on my tongue.

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S is for Snowman #2- Submitted by Lisa in VA

S is for snowman,
Round and fat.
Sitting outside wearing a hat.
I brought him inside and
Sat him on the mat.
And before very long the
Snowman was flat.

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5 Little Snowmen- Submitted by Lisa in VA

Five little men all made of snow,
Five little snowmen in a row
Out came the sun and shone all day--
One little snowman melted away.
(Act this one out, and decrease the number each time)

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Snow- Submitted by Lisa in VA
by Mary Ann Hoberman

Snow
Snow
Lots of snow
Everywhere we look and everywhere we go
Snow in the sandbox
Snow on the slide
Snow on the bicycle
Left outside
Snow on the steps
And snow on my feet
Snow on the sidewalk
Snow on the sidewalk
Snow on the sidewalk
Down the street.

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First Snow- Submitted by Lisa in VA
by Mary Louise Allen

Snow makes whiteness where it falls.
The bushes look like popcorn balls.
And places where I always play,
Look like somewhere else today.

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Build a Snowman- Submitted by Christi
(sung to "Frere Jacques")

Build a snowman, build a snowman
Big and round, big and round,
Sun is shining on him
Sun is shining on him
He's all gone, he's all gone.

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It is Snowing- Submitted by Christi
(sung to "Frere Jacques")

It is snowing, it is snowing
All around, all around
Soft and quiet snowflakes
Soft and quiet snowflakes
Not a sound, not a sound.

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I'm A Little Snowman- Submitted by Christi
(sung to "I'm a Little Teapot")

I'm a little snowman round and fat.
Here is my broom and here is my hat.
When the sun comes out it's time to say
'This is the end of me today!'
Get Ready, Set, Grow!

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I'm a Little Snowman- Submitted by Christi
(sung to "I'm a Little Teapot")

I'm a little snowman, short and fat;
Here is my broomstick and here is my hat.
When the sun comes, I melt away.
Down, down, down, down, whoops.....
I'M A PUDDLE!!!

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Snowflakes- Submitted by Christi
(Sung to "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star")

Snowflakes, snowflakes, Dance around,
Snowflakes, snowflakes, Touch the ground,
Snowflakes, snowflakes, In the air,
Snowflakes, snowflakes, Everywhere.

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I'm A Little Snow Person- Submitted by Christi
(sung to "I'm A Little Teapot")

I'm a little snow person,
Short and fat.
Here are my buttons,
Here is my hat.
When the snow comes out,
I cannot stay.
Slowly I just melt away.

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I'm a Friendly Snowman- Submitted by Christi
I'm a friendly snowman big and fat,
(Stretch arms out at sides.)
Here is my tummy and here is my hat.
(Point to tummy, then top of head.)

I'm a happy fellow, here's my nose,
(Smile, then point to nose.)
I'm all snow from my head to my toes.
(Point to head, then to toes.)

I have two bright eyes so I can see
(Point to eyes.)
All the snow falling down on me.
(Flutter fingers downward.)

When the weather's cold I'm strong and tall,
(Stand up tall.)
But when it's warm I get very small.

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Boot Prints Poem- Submitted by Christi

Up and down the yard we go
Making boot prints in the snow
Big steps, little steps
Around and around
Oh what fun with snow on the ground!
Black boots, white boots
Red boots bright
Isn't it strange our boot prints are white?

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Winter Days- Submitted by Christi
Five little snowmen round and fat.
Each one wearing a funny hat.
In the morning, out came the sun.
It looked down and melted one.

Repeat with 4,3,2,1 snowmen

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Five Little Men- Submitted by Christi
Five little men all made of snow,
Five little snowmen in a row
Out came the sun and shone all day--
One little snowman melted away.
(Act this one out, and decrease the number each time)

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Warming Up- Submitted by Christi
What warms me up on a cold, cold day?
Cocoa warms me up in a chocolatey way.
What warms me up on a cold, cold day?
A fire warms me up in a toasty way.

What warms me up on a cold, cold day?
A quilt warms me up in a snugly way.
What warms me up on a cold, cold day?
A hug warms me up in a loving way!

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Look at the snowflakes- Submitted by Christi
(sung to the tune of "Up on the Housetop")

Look at the snowflake swirl around.
Look how they fall to the ground.
Soon every tree will be dressed in white.
Oh, what a beautiful snowy sight!
Snow, snow, snow! We love it so!
Snow, snow, snow! We love it so!
Let's go outside now! Run, run, run!
Let's catch a snowflake. It's lots of fun!

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I'm a Little Snowman- Submitted by Christi

I'm a little snowman, short and stout,
Sticks for arms and a carrot snout.
When the weather warms up, gosh, ho gee!
I melt and there's no more of me!

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Silver Bells- Submitted by Christi

Five silver bells ringing in the air.
The first on said, "Ring me everywhere."
The second one said,"Ring me every day."
The third one said,"Ring me on a sleigh."
The fourth one said,"Ring me loud and clear."
The fifth one said,"Wintertime is here!"

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Mittens- Submitted by Christi

Here is a mitten, a snug, fuzzy one-
With a place for my fingers, and a place for my thumb.
Here are two mittens, a colorful sight.
One for the left hand and one for the right.
Here are our mittens, as soft as can be,
A warm pair for you and a warm pair for me!

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Big Old Bear- Submitted by Christi

Big Old Bear is nice and fat.
Ready for a winter's nap.
Big Old Bear is fast asleep.
Safe inside her cave so deep.
Big Old Bear is toasty warm.
Snow that falls can do no harm.
Big Old Bear is in her den.
When it's spring, she'll roam again outside.
Heigh-ho! It's cold outside.

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Walking In The Snow- Submitted by Christi

Let's go walking in the snow,
(Walk.)
Walking, walking on tiptoe.
(Tiptoe.)
Lift your one foot
way up high
(Hop on one foot.)
Then the other to keep it dry.
(Hop on other foot.)
All around the yard we skip.
(Skip.)
Watch your step, or you might slip.
(Pretend to fall.)

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Five Little Eskimos- Submitted by Christi
(Hold up all fingers & push down one by one.)

Five little Eskimos by the igloo door.
One went out to feed the dogs, then there were four.
Four little Eskimos rowing out to sea,
One jumped on an iceberg, then there were three.
Three little Eskimos making fish stew,
One burned his finger, then there were two.
Two little Eskimos hunting for fun,
One chased a baby seal, then there was one.
One little Eskimo all his work done,
Went home to supper, then there were none.

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My Igloo- Submitted by Christi

My igloo is round with a tiny door.
(Make circle w/hands then hold hand low to ground.)
It's made of cold ice & snow.
(Pretend to shiver.)
The inside is covered with blankets & fur.
(Spread hands over wide area.)
So it's warm when the winter winds blow.
(Hug self to keep warm.)

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Dance Like Snowflakes- Submitted by Christi

Dance like snowflakes, dance like snowflakes
In the air, in the air.
Whirling, twirling snowflakes,
Whirling, twirling snowflakes,
Here and there, here and there.

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Mitten Music- Submitted by Christi
(tune:"Where Has My Little Dog Gone?"

Oh where, oh where did my new mittens go?
Oh where, oh where can they be?
Oh, I have looked high and I have looked low.
Oh where, oh where can they be?

(replace with old, soft, warm, red, blue, white, etc.)

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Mitten Song- Submitted by Christi
(sung to "Twinkle, Twinkle")

Thumbs in the thumb place.
Fingers all together.
This is the song we
We sing in mitten weather.
When it's cold,
It doesn't matter whether,
Mittens are wool
Or made of fine leather.
This is the song
We sing in mitten weather.
Thumbs in the thumb place,
Fingers all together

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My Poor Little Kitten- Submitted by Christi

Lost her mitten
And started to cry, "boo hoo."
So I helped my kitten
To look for her mitten,
Her beautiful mitten of blue.

I found a mitten
Just right for a kitten
Under my mother's bed.
But, alas, the mitten
Was not the right mitten,
For it was colored red.

I found a mitten Just right for a kitten
Under my father's pillow.
But, alas, the mitten
Was not the right mitten,
For it was colored yellow.

I found a mitten
Just right for a kitten
On the hand of my brother's toy clown.
But, alas, the mitten
Was not the right mitten,
For it was colored brown.

I found a mitten
Just right for a kitten
Under the laundry so clean.
But, alas, the mitten
Was not the right mitten,
For it was colored green.

I found a mitten
Just right for a kitten
Inside a grocery sack.
But, alas, the mitten
Was not the right mitten,
For it was colored black.

I found a mitten
Just right for a kitten
Inside my favorite shoe.
And this time the mitten
Was just the right mitten,
For it was colored blue!

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I Will Build a Snowman- Submitted by Christi

I will build a snowman
( pretend to build a snowman)
make him big and tall
(pretend to pile snow on top)
See if you can hit him
with a big snowball
(pretend to throw snowballs..)

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A Chubby Little Snowman- Submitted by Christi

A chubby little snowman
Had a carrot nose
Along came a bunny
And what do you suppose?
That hungry little bunny
Looking for some lunch
Ate that little snowman's nose
Nibble, nibble, crunch!

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Here is a Snowman- Submitted by Christi

Here is a snowman
Round as a ball
He has 2 eyes
But he's not very tall
And if the sun shines down on him today
My jolly snowman will melt away!

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I'm a Frozen Icicle- Submitted by Christi

I'm a frozen icicle hanging in the sun.
(stand straight)
First I start to melt, then I start to run.
(sag body)
Drip, drip, drip, drip.
Melting can be fun!!
(sink to floor)

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Five Little Snowflakes- Submitted by Christi

Five little snowflakes
(hold up five fingers)
Knocking on my door,
(knock on something)
One flew away
(wiggle fingers away-like flying)
Then there were four
(hold up four fingers)

Four little snowflakes
(hold up four fingers)
Dancing on a tree,
(wiggle fingers like dancing)
One flew away
(wiggle fingers away-like flying)
Then there were three
(hold up three fingers)

Three little snowflakes
(hold up three fingers)
Didn't know what to do,
(hold finger to cheek- thinking)
One flew away
(wiggle fingers away-like flying)
Then there were two.
(hold up two fingers)

Two little snowflakes
(hold up two fingers)
Having lots of fun,
(wiggle fingers)
One flew away
(wiggle fingers away- like flying)
Then there was one.
(hold up one finger)

One little snowflake
(hold up one finger)
Playing in the sun,
(make other hand like a sun in sky)
He flew away
(wiggle fingers away- like flying)
Then there was none.
(hold up NO fingers)

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5 Little Snowmen- Submitted by Christi
(Tune: Frere Jacques/Brother John)

5 little men, made of snow
Out came the sun and stayed all day.
1 little snowman melted away.
4 little men, made of snow......
(continue countdown)

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Snowing All Around- Submitted by Christi

Way up high
In the winter sky,
Two little snowflakes
Caught my eye.
Down to the ground
They fell without a sound
And before very long,
It was snowing all around.

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Snowflake Flurry- Submitted by Christi

(Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star)

Whirling, twirling, soft and white,
Snowflakes flurry day and night.
Whirling, twirling, high than low.
Whirling, twirling fast then slow.
Whirling twirling, soft and white
Snowflakes flurry day and night.

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Snowmen- Submitted by Christi

Five little snowmen standing round my door-
This one melted, and then there were four.
Four little snowmen beneath a green tree-
This one melted, and then there were three.
Three little snowmen all have mittens blue-
This one melted, and then there were two.
Two little snowmen standing in the sun-
This one melted, and then there was one.
One little snowman wanted to run-
But he melted away, and then there was none.

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Falling Snow- Submitted by Christi
(sung to "London Bridges")

Winter Fun is falling snow,
On my toes, on my nose.
Winter fun is falling snow, I love winter.

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Snowmen- Submitted by Christi

Five little snowmen standing in a row,
(hold up five fingers)
Each with a hat and a great big bow
(form hat and bowtie with fingers)
Five little snowmen dressed for a show
(hold up five fingers)
Now they are ready. Where will they go?
(put hand across eyebrows, looking)
Wait till the sun shines; soon they will go
(hold arms overhead making sunshine)
Down through the fields with the melting snow.
(melt arms down to sides)

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Each Mitten Has a Mate- Submitted by Lisa in VA
(Tune:"If You're Happy and You Know It")

Each mitten has a mate, has a mate.
Each mitten has a mate, has a mate.
Can (child's name) find the pair?
(He/She) is looking here and there.
Can (child's name) find the mate.
Find the mate?

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5 Little Snowmen- Submitted by Lisa in VA

Five little snowmen standing in a row.
Each had a hat and a big red bow.
Out came the sun and it shined all day.
And one little snowman melted away.

(Repeat take one away each time)
Last verse:

One little snowman standing in a row
He had a hat and a big red bow.
Out came the sun and it shined all day.
And the one little snowman melted away.

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The Snow Folks- Submitted by Lisa in VA

I look out the window,
And I see a place
That's covered all over
With white, frosted lace.

This place once had colors,
But it changed overnight.
And now it's a
Glistening, magical white!

I wonder who lives
In a place where I'd freeze,
If I didn't wear sweaters
And boots to my knees.

These folk must be snow
From their heads to their toes!
For I'd never be happy
With frost on my nose.

The folks who live here
Just love to be out
In the cold, wintry drifts
As the snow swirls about.

They're happy in blizzards.
They smile through a storm.
They laugh when it freezes,
But they cry when it's warm!

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I Made a Snow Friend- Submitted by Lisa in VA
(Tune of "I Saw Three Ships")

I made a snow friend out of snow
One winter day, one winter day.
I made a snow friend out of snow
One winter day in the morning.

I rolled a snowball big as could be
One winter day, one winter day.
I rolled a snowball big as could be
One winter day in the morning.

I made another one, smaller you see,
One winter day, one winter day.
I made another one, smaller you see,
One winter day in the morning.

I rolled one more; now I had three
One winter day, one winter day.
And stacked them up as quick as could be
One winter day in the morning.

I added a nose and two eyes to see
One winter day, one winter day.
I gave him a mouth. He said, "Hi!" to me
One winter day in the morning.

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Snowfriend- Submitted by Lisa in VA

Pack a snowball.
Make it round.
Roll it, roll it, along the ground.
Make one big ball, and one of middle size;
Then roll a smaller ball. Add a nose and eyes.
Give him a broom and a scarf of blue.
Now there's a friend to play with you! (point)

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A Funny Little Snowman- Submitted by Lisa in VA

A funny little snowman
Had a carrot nose,
Along came a bunny,
And what do you suppose?
That bunny was very hungry
And was looking for some lunch.
He ate that little snowman's nose,
Crunch, crunch, crunch.

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Pass The Snowballs- Submitted by Lisa in VA

You'll need five bean bags. Have the children sit in a circle on the floor.
(Sing to the tune "Mary Had A Little Lamb")

Pass one snowball round and round
Round and round, round and round
Pass one snowball round and round
Round the circle.
Continue with each snowball to five, then count backwards taking one away,
Good practice for adding/subtracting one.

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Snowflakes, Snowflakes- Submitted by Lisa in VA
(Twinkle Twinkle Little Star)

Snowflakes falling
One by one,
Time to play and have some fun.
Build a snowman
Snowballs, too,
Come and see what you can do.
Snowflakes falling
One by one,
Time to play and have some fun.

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Snowflakes Falling- Submitted by Lisa in VA

(Sung to "Up on the Housetop")

Snowflakes are falling on the ground
On our haouses and in our town
On my nose and in my hair
Snowflakes are falling everywhere.
Oh, oh, oh, out we go
Oh, oh, oh, in the snow
Making snowmen
Sliding, too,
There are lots of things to do.

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The Mitten Song- Submitted by Lisa in VA

"Thumbs in the thumb-place,
Fingers all together!'
This is the song
We sing in mitten-weather.
When it is cold,
It doesn't matter whether
Mittens are wool,
Or made of finest leather-
This is the song
We sing in mitten-weather:
"Thumbs in the thumb place,
Fingers all together!"

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Snow- Submitted by Lisa in VA
(Sung to "This old Man")

Snow is falling on the ground
We can make things all around
Like snowmen, snowballs
Snow forts, too.
There are lots of things to do.
Snow is falling come and see
You can have some fun with me
Sliding, skating, skiing, too,
There are lots of things to do.

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Snowman- Submitted by Lisa in VA
(Sung to "I'm a Little Teapot")

I'm a little snowman
Round and fat
I have a broomstick
I have a hat.
With my friends
I play in the snow.
But when the sun shines
It's time to go.

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Funny Little Snowman- Submitted by Lisa in VA

A funny little snowman
Sat in our yard today.
He said, "Come out and play with me
Before I melt away!"
He placed a hat upon his head
And began to dance around.
We laughed and sang some silly songs
And fell upon the ground,
And when the sun began to shine
Beating down that day,
My funny little snowman
Began to melt away.

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Poor Mr. Snowman- Submitted by Lisa in VA

Poor Mr. Snowman
Dressed in white
Standing in the cold wind,
Freezing all night.
I would bring him inside
And make him feel better,
But Mommy says he likesv This chilly weather.

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The Snowkey Pokey- Submitted by Sherry

You put your right mitten in,
you take your right mitten out,
you put your right mitten in
and you shake it all about.
You do the snowkey pokey and
you turn yourself around.
That's what it's all about.

(Etc... You put your left mitten in . . . You put your right boot in . . . You put your left boot in . . . You put your hat in . . . You put your snowself in)

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Mitten Song- Submitted by Sherry

Thumb in the thumb place
(show thumbs alone facing up),
fingers all together
(put fingers out with thumb still up so that it looks like a mitten).
These are the things we wear in mitten weather
(move "mittens" back and forth).

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Mitten Pokey- Submitted by Sherry

Have your children put on mittens and stand in a circle. Then lead them in acting out the movements as you sing the song below

You put your right mitten in,
You put your right mitten out,
You put your right mitten in
And you turn it all about.
You do the Mitten-Pokey
And you turn yourself around.
That's what it's all about.

More Verses: You put your left mitten in; You put your two mittens in.

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Winter Song- Submitted by Sherry

The day is cloudy and the wind is bold.
Dress up warmly, you mustn't get cold!
Put on your coat and zip it up tight,
put on your left boot, put on your right.
Put on your scarf and put on your hat,
put on your mittens and clap-clap-clap!
Go outside and play and play.
Come in again, and then we'll say-
Take off your coat that was zipped up tight,
take off your left boot, take off your right.
Take off your scarf, take off your hat,
take off your mittens, and then take a nap!

(Act out each line, indicating the various body part the article belongs on)

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Puttin' on Mittens- Submitted by Sherry

(The farmer in the Dell)

The thumb in the thumb place,
Fingers all together!
This is the song we sing
When it is mitten weather.

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Mitten Song- Submitted by Sherry

Mittens are warm,
Mittens are grand,
Mittens are like shoes
For my hands.

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Little Snowman- Submitted by Sherry

Tune: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"

Little snowman round and fat,
In your scarf and funny hat.
Orange carrot for a nose,
Frosty head and frosty toes.
Little snowman, be my friend.
Please don't melt till winter's end.

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The Mitten in the Snow- Submitted by Sherry

(to the tune of the Farmer in the Dell)

The mitten in the snow,
The mitten in the snow,
Help us please so we won't freeze,
The mitten in the snow.
A ________ squeezes in,
A ________ squeezes in,
Help us please so we won't freeze,
The mitten in the snow.

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We Dress Like That- Submitted by Sherry

(Sung to "Head and Shoulders")

Boots, jacket, scarf and hat,
Scarf and hat .
Boot, jacket, scarf and hat,
Scarf and hat.
In wintertime we dress like that,
Boots, jacket, scarf and hat,
Scarf and hat.

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It Is Snowing- Submitted by Sherry

By Jean Warren
Tune: "Frere Jacques"

It is snowing,
It is snowing,
Falling down
Falling down.

Winter winds are blowing,
Drifts are slowing growing,
All around,
All around.

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Did You Ever See Jack Frost- Submitted by Sherry

By Jean Warren
Tune: "Did You Ever See A Lassie"

Did you ever see Jack Frost
Jack Frost, Jack Frost?
Did you ever see Jack Frost
Painting things white?

When the temperatures cold,
He gets quite bold.
Did you ever see Jack Frost
Painting at night.

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Let's Celebrate The Season- Submitted by Sherry

by Jean Warren
Tune: "Jingle Bells"

Let's celebrate the season
It is a brand new year.
January's come
Let's sing out loud and clear.

Time to blow your horn.
Time to ring your bell.
Don't you love winter time.
It really is quite swell.

Wooley clothes, frozen toes
Snow pals all around.
What a lovely time of year
With snow upon the ground.

Frozen ponds, angle lawns,
Skating we will go.
Then we'll ride upon our sleds
Down the hills of snow

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Snow Piles- Submitted by Sherry

Sung to "Shoo Fly"

I looked outside and spied
Snowdrifts piled way up high.
Let's go and play outside
While the snow falls from the sky.

It's such a silly thing.
It fell upon my swing.
It fell on everything.
Miles of snow piles can be seen.

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Snow is Falling- Submitted by Sherry

Sung to "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"

Snow is falling all around,
Falling, softly to the ground.
Big, white flakes are everywhere,
Sticking to my nose and hair.
Snow is falling all around,
Falling softly to the ground.

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A Winter Surprise- Submitted by Sherry

Sung to "A tisket, A Tasket"

It's freezing, it's snowing.
The old wind is blowing.
I went to bed, laid down my head
And all the time now knowing.
Not knowing, not knowing,
That the snow kept going.
I woke up from a cold, dark night,
To see a world of sparkling white.

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Little Snowflakes- Submitted by Sherry

Sung to "Frere Jacques"

Little snowflakes,
Little snowflakes,
Twirling round,
Twirling around.
Falling very softly
Oh, so very softly
To the ground,
To the ground.

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I Love Snow- Submitted by Sherry

Sung to "Three Blind Mice"

I love snow,
I love snow,
Soft, white snow,
Soft, white snow.
It falls on the ground

So soft and white.
Sometimes it falls
All through the night.
Did you ever see
Such a beautiful sight
As soft, white snow?

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I'm An Icicle- Submitted by Sherry

I'm a frozen icicle,
Hanging in the sun
(stand straight)
First I start to melt,
Then I start to run.
(sag body)
Drip, drip, drip, drip,
Melting can be fun!
(slowly sink to floor)

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I'm a Little Ice Cube- Submitted by Sherry
Sung to "I'm a Little Teapot"

I'm a little ice cube,
Frosty and square.
I make things cold
Everywhere.
If it gets too warm,
I'd better watch out.
Cause I will melt
Without a doubt!

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I love Ice- Submitted by Sherry
Sung to "Three Blind Mice"

I love ice,
I love ice.
It's so nice,
It's so nice.
I love to put
Ice in my drink.
I love to skate
Around the rink.
I love to play
With ice in the sink.
I love ice.

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Sledding- Submitted by Sherry

Crunch, crunch.
Crunch, crunch.
Up the hill
So slow.
(Walk fingers up arm.)
Sliding, sliding,
sliding, sliding,
Down the hill
We go!
(Slide hand down arm.)

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Sledding Time- Submitted by Sherry
(Sung to "Jingle Bells")

Sledding time,
Sledding time,
Sledding time,
Hurray!
Oh, what fun
In my special
Sled today
Sledding time,
Sledding time,
Sledding time,
Hurray!
Oh, what fun
It is to ride
In my special
sled today.

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Mittens Feel So Nice- Submitted by Sherry
(sung to the tune of "Row, Row, Row Your Boat")

Warm, warm, warm, and snug -
Mittens feels so nice!
So grab a pair in chilly air
Or in the snow and ice!

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Way up High- Submitted by Sherry
(Sung to Up on the Rooftop)

Way up high in the winter sky
Two little snowflakes caught my eye.
Down to the ground they fell without a sound
And before long it was snowing all around

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