Overview:

Bring the magic of winter wildlife to your classroom with Footprints in the Snow! This resource features 16 real-life animals and their corresponding footprints in the snow—perfect for exploring animal tracks and the wonders of nature. Each animal is provided in both quarter-page format (4 images per page) and full-page versions, allowing flexibility in how you display or use them.

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What’s Included:

• 16 Animals & Their Footprints: Realistic images showcasing each animal alongside its snowy footprint.

• Quarter-Page Cards: Four images per page for quick reference, small-group activities, or individual study.

• Full-Page Prints: One image per page, ideal for classroom displays, science centers, or larger discussions.

Suggested Use:

• Science Center Activity: Place toy animals and white playdough (“snow”) on a tray. Have children press the toy animals into the dough to see how their footprints compare to the real-life images.

• Winter-Themed Lessons: Complement any winter or snow unit by showing how different animals move and leave tracks in snowy environments.

• Observational Skills: Encourage students to examine details and notice similarities or differences between the toy animal tracks and the actual footprints pictured.

• Nature Connection: Spark conversations about animal habitats, adaptations, and how they survive in snowy conditions.

With Footprints in the Snow, children gain hands-on experience comparing toy animal tracks to actual footprints, fostering curiosity and building foundational science skills in a fun, interactive way. Enjoy bringing the outdoors inside this winter!