My Snowman Level 3-5

In the book My Snowman, the reader follows a child who talks about features and items of clothing that she and her snowman have in common. This delightful text supports early reading through its focus on personal identity, descriptive language, and comparison. With a strong emphasis on phonics, compound words, and plural nouns, the book encourages careful observation of word structure and meaning. The story fosters a sense of connection between characters and real-life experiences, making it relatable and engaging for young readers. Through identifying similarities and using descriptive vocabulary, children are introduced to basic concepts of self-expression and empathy. The winter theme also provides a springboard for seasonal discussions and sensory learning activities, extending the book's relevance beyond literacy into creative arts and physical development.

Educational Benefits:

• Supports vocabulary development through descriptive and comparative language.
• Reinforces phonics patterns and the understanding of compound words.
• Encourages comprehension and sentence construction using familiar concepts.
• Enhances print awareness and reading directionality.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a class display of snowmen using materials described in the book.
• Have students write and draw how they dress in winter compared to their snowman.
• Explore temperature and seasons in a science cross-curricular link.
• Host a winter-themed storytelling circle with related props.

Safety & Information:

• Ages: 4+
• Book dimensions: 14.5cm x 16.5cm; 16 pages
• Use only child-safe materials such as fabric, play dough, and paper
• Ensure adult supervision during craft construction involving small beads or sticks