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A hands-on winter writing activity where students build a class anchor chart and create a snowman flip book to practice sequencing and how-to writing.
$2.00
This how to build a snowman writing activity helps students learn how to write step-by-step directions using sequencing words in a fun, hands-on way. As a class, students work together to create a How to Build a Snowman anchor chart, then independently complete a differentiated flip book paired with a snowman craft.
This engaging activity is perfect for teaching how-to (procedural) writing while supporting a wide range of learners in early elementary students.
Class anchor chart labels and picture cards
Snowman craft pieces (multiple hat options included)
Flip book cover page
Differentiated writing pages:
Tracing words (First, Next, Then, Last)
Sentence starter pages
Primary writing lines
Regular writing lines
Teacher directions and tips
Color and black-and-white versions
Introduce the lesson by creating the class anchor chart together.
Model each step and review sequencing words: First, Next, Then, Last.
Students choose a writing page that fits their needs and complete their flip book.
Assemble the snowman craft and glue it to the top of the flip book.
Display finished projects for a fun winter writing bulletin board.
Whole-group writing lessons
Small-group instruction
Literacy centers
Sequencing practice
Winter or January units
Sub plans
Early finishers
This how to build a snowman writing activity makes sequencing and procedural writing engaging and easy for early elementary students.
Create the anchor chart together before students begin writing. This gives students clear sentence ideas, strengthens oral language, and makes independent writing more successful—especially for emerging writers.
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