Paper snowflakes make great educational tools for science and math
lesson plans. Cutting paper snowflakes is also fun! Here are free
printable snowflake patterns, templates and stencils.
Snowflake cutting is a great activity for special needs kids. Children learn
math skills by exploring symmetry, shapes and geometric patterns in six-sided
snowflakes. Students explore art concepts by cutting snowflakes. They learn
pattern, line, shape and design. Children learn about earth science by creating
snowflake patterns that simulate ice crystal formations. Students improve motor
skills by cutting paper snowflake patterns. They improve perceptual skills by
folding paper to create the six-sided snowflake patterns.
Get free snowflake templates here. Marcel's Kid Crafts has free printable snowflake patterns and paper snowflakes to
print and color. Easy folding and cutting instructions printed on snowflake
pattern. Use these patterns for ages 9 and up. First Palette has more free paper snowflake templates to
print.
Paper Snowflakes has free printable snowflake stencils and templates. Directions are more complicated. You can find free
printable snowflake games, puzzles and patterns on this site. These patterns
work well for younger children or special needs children. They are easier and
less frustrating.
While students are cutting their snowflake patterns, explain the water
cycle. Here are free printable water cycle worksheets, plus snow and crystals lesson plans. Use the printable water cycle
poster to teach the three states of matter, using steam, water and ice to
demonstrate.
Read "Snowflake Bentley" by Jaqueline Briggs Martin.
This beautifully illustrated Caldecott Medal winner, tells the story of Wilson
'Snowflake' Bentley, photographer who first captured snowflakes on film and
showed their unique hexagonal patterns. For a great closure to your snowflakes
lessons, serve fruit juice snowcones as a classroom treat!
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