Inspired by The Biggest Snowman Ever by Steven Kroll, our Grade 2 students put their math-measurement and collaboration skills to good use!
Divided into five groups, students were challenged to design and create their own "biggest snowman." Each group received a one-meter strip of paper to create their section of the snowman. Together, they planned and communicated what their part would include. Once the groups finalized their designs, they colored the different parts and then cut them out.
As part of the project, students also measured various components of their designs, such as buttons and arms, using centimeters. This was a great way to apply their growing measurement skills in a hands-on, meaningful way!
An important part of the project was learning to work together so everyone could contribute. Students had to employ their active listening, cooperation, and teamwork skills. Like the mice in the story, the students realized that only by combining their efforts could they achieve their shared goal and create the biggest snowman ever!
When assembled, the snowmen stand an impressive four meters tall, complete with a body, arms, and a top hat!