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Snowflake Window Art

  • Math
  • Science & STEM
  • Grades 4-5
  • Grades 1-3

Hang these decorated wood stick snowflake crafts with suction cups and dress up your home this winter season!

Materials


  • Paint Brushes Triangle Handle
  • Rainbow Fuzzy Sticks
  • Acrylic Paint Jars, 24 Assorted colors
  • Mini Craft Sticks
  • Craft Sticks 150 Pack
  • Jumbo Craft Sticks
  • Craft Glue
  • Scissors

Instructions


Step 1. Gather your supplies.

 

 

Step 2.

 

Paint all sides of (3) Jumbo Wood Craft Sticks, (3) Wood Craft Sticks and (3) Mini Craft Sticks with light blue Acrylic Paint. Set aside to dry.

 

Step 3.

 

Glue the (3) Jumbo Wood Craft Sticks as shown to create the snowflake shape. Allow glue to dry.

 

Step 4.

 

Glue the (3) Wood Craft sticks to the center of the snowflake as shown. Allow glue to dry.

 

Step 5.

 

Glue the (3) Mini Wood Craft Sticks to the center of the snowflake shape as shown. Allow glue to dry.

 

Step 6.

 

Stick silver Acrylic Jewels onto snowflake shape as desired. Allow glue to dry.

 

Step 7.

 

Twist (1) white Fuzzy Stick to form hanger loop. Trim with scissors.

 

Step 8.

 

Glue hanger loop to back of snowflake shape and set aside to dry.

 

Step 9.

 

Once everything is dry, slip hanger loop on Suction Cup hook. Hang on any glass or window material and stress up your home this winter! Add dots using the white Glass & Window Marker around your Snowflake Window Hanger to created a snowy look!

 


Put a STEAM twist on D.I.Y. winter classroom décor!

  • Snow Shapes: Did you know that every snowflake has six sides because of how the crystals form?! The shapes made from craft sticks are called dendrites! Keep your head in the clouds and explore the process of how snowflakes form in them.
  • Fun-Shaped Flurries: No two snowflakes are the same — just like your students! Create one-of-a-kind snowflake shapes by embellishing the craft sticks with glitter heart or stars.

When tons of snowflakes form and start to fall from the clouds, a blizzard occurs! Can your students think of the differences between a blizzard and a regular snowstorm? Find out the scientific explanation behind this weather phenomenon with Jessi and Squeaks!