Advent Day 12: Frosty the Snowman and sock snowpeople

Book: Frosty the Snowman by Jack Rollins and Steve Nelson
Activity: Sock Snowpeople

Frosty the Snowman is actually a song first recorded in 1950 by Gene Autry. There are lots of book versions of it but my favorite is this Little Golden Book. Would you like to hear a few Frosty jokes?

What does Frosty have for breakfast? Snowflakes
Where does Frosty keep his money?
A snow bank
What did Frosty's girlfriend give him when she was mad at him?
The cold shoulder

Want more? Go here.

Activity: Sock Snowpeople

Supplies:
•small white sock - infant to toddler size
•polyfil stuffing
•string or strong thread
•black Sharpie or fabric markers
•felt, knit gloves, pompoms, buttons, beads, etc. for decorating
•two twigs per snowperson
•glue such as FabricTac (my favorite)
•scissors

Step 1: stuff the foot of the sock with polyfil; shape so it's fairly smooth

Step 2: cinch the sock together above the filling by tying with string or thread or even a rubber band

Step 3: cut off the ankle part of the sock about 3" above where you just cinched it together

Step 4: fold over the cut off part to form a little hat for your snowman

Step 5: tie a string, thread, etc. around the sock about where a neck would be to form the head

Step 6: use felt, pompoms, markers, etc. to bring your snowman to life; knit gloves are fun to cut up and popsicle sticks make great skis

Step 7: for the arms, make a small snip with the scissors on each side of the snowman and insert one end of your twig that has been thoroughly dipped in glue

Optional Step 8: if you'd like to use your snowpeople as ornaments then thread a loop of floss through the top

Comments

[Morgan]

We read that same book nearly every night. I found a vintage one at a book store and we just love it!!

Happy Holidays!

[melissa deakin]

i just wanted to tell you how much i love this advent countdown you are doing and all the projects you are sharing. they are all so wonderful.
your hard work is very much appreciated!

[PJ]

YES! I was waiting for that book ;) I've REALLY enjoying your book advent!

[Kristen M.]

Hi, I've just come across your blog via goodyblog. I'm enjoying your ideas and will make some of them with my kids during their winter break.

[clarice]

You are having such fun ideas, I think we will do some in January. Clarice