Bellmore teachers are always looking for creative ways to educate students. C.A. Reinhard prekindergarten teachers capitalized on the fallen snow in December as an opportunity to teach the district’s youngest students about the elements of snow.

After gathering snow from the playground and placing it into individual containers, the students learned about temperature and how snow is different from rain based on element. They also explored their sense of touch as they made snowballs in their hands to feel the snow’s freezing condition.

The prekindergartners also enjoyed applying their art skills by painting the snow with watercolors. They learned that they could make the colors spread and even create new colors.