Over and Under the Snow Activities

If you haven't read Over and Under the Snow with your kids you will want to. For our family, we love that reading brings us together. We don't just see it as a way to kill time; it's a way to bond as a family. We've turned it into a tradition to throw book clubs with the cousins, making awesome memories together. Sometimes, we also like to do book clubs as individual families.
Now, we're pumped to hook you up with the chance to easily do these fun book clubs with your family, or friends too!

"Over and Under the Snow" by Kate Messner is a children's picture book that explores the hidden world beneath the snow during winter.

The story follows a child and parent, as they cross-country ski. They discover the activities of animals living in the world of winter; both above and below the snow. As the book highlights how animals adapt and survive in the cold season, it also beautifully captures the interconnectedness of the world. The illustrations are inviting. The narrative provides a glimpse into the winter world, making it an engaging and educational read for all readers.

Book clubs help make reading engaging and exciting. They help us connect to the stories we read. As we better understand the books, we come to more fully enjoy them.

We made a bundle to help you enjoy reading this book even more. Inside, you'll find an easy guide, invitations, questions to talk about, and fun activities specifically for this book.

You can use this book club for different occasions, like family parties, school classes, church groups, or just a regular book club with friends. The activities work well in different situations, making reading fun in various settings.

Start by getting our outline here. Providing you with detailed instructions to successfully organize a book club centered around this book is our goal.

This book club bundle includes a five-sense worksheet for your guests to complete or glue things to.

Because the book “Over And Under the Snow” is a short picture book, this is a book club that can easily be done in any setting!
A few of us did this book club with our families and had a really great time learning about the world in the winter. We have some ideas on how to execute a fun book club.

Whether it is with your kids, the cousins, or the kids in the neighborhood; this book club can be a perfect addition to your winter activities.

Start by planning a time to gather together. Then plan out what activities you would like to do with your group. We have some suggestions for winter activities that go along with this book. We highly suggest going out into the snow. But if that is not an option for you and your group, we have some indoor activities suggested as well.

Outdoor Activities

• Go Skiing (Cross-Country or Downhill)
• Go Snowshoeing/Snow Hiking
• Go on a Nature Walk Around the Neighborhood
• Build a Snow Fort
• Go Sledding

When doing your book club, you are going to start by coming together and reading the book “Over and Under the Snow.”
After you read the book, you can have a conversation about the winter world.

Our book club bundle has all of the discussion questions you need to help guide this conversation. It also has a worksheet with the senses for your group to fill out about their winter adventure. We suggest going over the worksheet before you set out in the snow, so your group knows what they are looking for.

Now, it is time to set out on a winter adventure! Whether you choose an outdoor activity or an indoor activity, we are certain this adventure will open your eyes to how different snow makes the world around us.

We did a couple of different winter adventures after reading this book.

Kristin's Backyard Skiing

"My husband decided that he and Della would do some skiing in the backyard! Afterward, we made a cave under our pine tree that was weighed down by the snow. We pretended to be the hibernating bear in the book and then searched around the yard for mounds in the snow that could be signs of mice, squirrels, and other little animals we read about in the book. Even though I knew that none of these were likely to be in our backyard, I loved that she was applying the things she learned from the book and was searching for these animals, and letting her imagination and curiosity take the lead as she searched."

-Kristin

After going on your winter adventure, it’s time to complete the worksheet. This is where you can glue things that were gathered on your adventure. You can also just draw pictures or write words. However you choose to fill out this page, it will be a fun and educational experience.

Our Kids' Book Club for Over and Under the Snow has helped us continue our love of reading while creating lasting family (or friend) memories. The comprehensive guide we created helps you easily organize the book club, offering discussion questions and enjoyable activity ideas. This winter adventure guarantees a fresh appreciation for a snowy world. Let’s go learn about the snow and enjoy this winter!

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