Not only snowmen

Recipients

• Kindergarten
• Primary School
• Lower Secondary School

Objectives

• Getting to know the natural environment, even in winter
• Teaching children the basics of safety on the snow, including how to dress properly to avoid the cold
• Stimulating children's senses through direct contact with the snow and the surrounding environment
• Promoting creativity through the use of snow and natural elements, developing children's artistic skills

The mountain, even in winter, can become a magical place to play and learn, you just need to be properly equipped! Building snowmen, tracking footprints, balancing games on the snow will be activities to safely enjoy the natural environment even in this season.

Description

Who can make the most original snowman? ... And an igloo?
Who left these footprints?
How do you prepare to safely tackle the mountain?
Questions for all ages that we will try to find answers to together.

Methodology

For the little ones: observation and recognition of tracks, creating snowmen, and lots of play...
For the older ones: lesson on the structure of snowflakes, characteristics of the snow cover and its transformation, use of snowshoes, tips and tricks to make every winter mountain walk enjoyable and safe at the same time.

Recommended period

Winter

Duration

All day

Trasporti

Train or bus

Cost borne by the school

Recommended equipment

• Ski gear (padded pants and jacket)
• Snow boots
• Wool hat and waterproof gloves
• Sunglasses
• A complete change of clothes and spare shoes
• Backpack with packed lunch and water bottle
• Snowshoes (based on agreements with the guide). Snowshoes are the responsibility of the participants (not provided by the entity)