Winter Poems

‘Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth,

for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the

fire: it is the time for a home.’ - Edith Sitwell

Those Winter Sundays

by Robert Hayden

Sundays too my father got up early

and put his clothes on in the blueblack cold,

then with cracked hands that ached

from labor in the weekday weather made

banked fires blaze. No one ever thanked him.

I’d wake and hear the cold splintering, breaking.

When the rooms were warm, he’d call,

and slowly I would rise and dress,

fearing the chronic angers of that house,

Speaking indifferently to him,

who had driven out the cold

and polished my good shoes as well.

What did I know, what did I know

of love’s austere and lonely offices?

* * * * * * *

‘Let us love winter, for it is the spring of genius.’ 

- Pietro Aretino

Winter-Time

by Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894)

Late lies the wintry sun a-bed, 

A frosty, fiery sleepy-head;
Blinks but an hour or two; and then,
A blood-red orange, sets again.

Before the stars have left the skies,
At morning in the dark I rise;
And shivering in my nakedness,
By the cold candle, bathe and dress.

Close by the jolly fire I sit
To warm my frozen bones a bit;
Or with a reindeer-sled, explore
The colder countries round the door.

When to go out, my nurse doth wrap
Me in my comforter and cap;
The cold wind burns my face, and blows
Its frosty pepper up my nose.

Black are my steps on silver sod;
Thick blows my frosty breath abroad;
And tree and house, and hill and lake,
Are frosted like a wedding-cake.

* * * * * * *

‘While I relish our warm months, winter

forms our character and brings out our best.’

- Tom Allen

The cold earth slept below

by Percy Bysshe Shelley

The cold earth slept below;

         Above the cold sky shone;

                And all around,

                With a chilling sound,

From caves of ice and fields of snow

The breath of night like death did flow

                Beneath the sinking moon.

The wintry hedge was black;

         The green grass was not seen;

                The birds did rest

                On the bare thorn’s breast,

Whose roots, beside the pathway track,

Had bound their folds o’er many a crack

                Which the frost had made between.

Thine eyes glow’d in the glare

         Of the moon’s dying light;

                As a fen-fire’s beam

                On a sluggish stream

Gleams dimly—so the moon shone there,

And it yellow’d the strings of thy tangled hair,

                That shook in the wind of night.

The moon made thy lips pale, beloved;

         The wind made thy bosom chill;

                The night did shed

                On thy dear head

Its frozen dew, and thou didst lie

Where the bitter breath of the naked sky

                Might visit thee at will.

* * * * * * *

‘In seed time learn,

in harvest teach,

in winter enjoy.’

- William Blake

In the bleak midwinter

by Christina Rossetti

In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan,

Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;

Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow,

In the bleak midwinter, long ago.

Our God, Heaven cannot hold Him, nor earth sustain;

Heaven and earth shall flee away when He comes to reign.

In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed

The Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ.

Enough for Him, whom cherubim, worship night and day,

Breastful of milk, and a mangerful of hay;

Enough for Him, whom angels fall before,

The ox and ass and camel which adore.

Angels and archangels may have gathered there,

Cherubim and seraphim thronged the air;

But His mother only, in her maiden bliss,

Worshipped the beloved with a kiss.

What can I give Him, poor as I am?

If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;

If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part;

Yet what I can I give Him: give my heart.

* * * * * * *

‘Winter is not a season, it’s a celebration.’

- Anamika Mishra

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

by Robert Frost

Whose woods these are I think I know.   

His house is in the village though;   

He will not see me stopping here   

To watch his woods fill up with snow.   

My little horse must think it queer   

To stop without a farmhouse near   

Between the woods and frozen lake   

The darkest evening of the year.   

He gives his harness bells a shake   

To ask if there is some mistake.   

The only other sound’s the sweep   

Of easy wind and downy flake.   

The woods are lovely, dark and deep,   

But I have promises to keep,   

And miles to go before I sleep,   

And miles to go before I sleep.

* * * * * * *

‘What good is the warmth of summer,

without the cold of winter to give it sweetness?’

 - John Steinbeck

The Snow Man 

by Wallace Stevens

One must have a mind of winter

To regard the frost and the boughs

Of the pine-trees crusted with snow;

And have been cold a long time

To behold the junipers shagged with ice,

The spruces rough in the distant glitter

Of the January sun; and not to think

Of any misery in the sound of the wind,

In the sound of a few leaves,

Which is the sound of the land

Full of the same wind

That is blowing in the same bare place

For the listener, who listens in the snow,

And, nothing himself, beholds

Nothing that is not there and the nothing that is.

* * * * * * *

‘One kind word can warm three winter months.’

- Japanese Proverb

The World

by Jennifer Chang

One winter I lived north, alone

and effortless, dreaming myself

into the past. Perhaps, I thought,

words could replenish privacy.

Outside, a red bicycle froze

into form, made the world falser

in its white austerity. So much

happens after harvest: the moon

performing novelty: slaughter,

snow. One hour the same

as the next, I held my hands

or held the snow. I was like sculpture,

forgetting or, perhaps, remembering

everything. Red wings in the snow,

red thoughts ablaze in the war

I was having with myself again.

Everything I hate about the world

I hate about myself, even now

writing as if this were a law

of nature. Say there were deer

fleet in the snow, walking out

the cold, and more gingkoes

bare in the beggar’s grove. Say

I was not the only one who saw

or heard the trees, their diffidence

greater than my noise. Perhaps

the future is a tiny flame

I’ll nick from a candle. First, I’m burning.

Then, numb. Why must every winter

grow colder, and more sure?

* * * * * * *

‘No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.’

- Hal Borland

Song: “Blow, blow, thou winter wind”

by William Shakespeare

Blow, blow, thou winter wind,

   Thou art not so unkind

      As man’s ingratitude;

   Thy tooth is not so keen,

Because thou art not seen,

      Although thy breath be rude.

Heigh-ho! sing, heigh-ho! unto the green holly:

Most friendship is feigning, most loving mere folly:

   Then, heigh-ho, the holly!

      This life is most jolly.

   Freeze, freeze, thou bitter sky,

   That dost not bite so nigh

      As benefits forgot:

   Though thou the waters warp,

      Thy sting is not so sharp

      As friend remembered not.

Heigh-ho! sing, heigh-ho! unto the green holly...

* * * * * * *

‘When the night has been too lonely and the road has been too long,

And you think that love is only for the lucky and the strong, Just

remember in the winter far beneath the bitter snow, Lies the

seed that with the sun’s love, in the spring becomes the rose.’

- Bette Midler, The Rose

An Old Man's Winter Night

by Robert Frost

All out-of-doors looked darkly in at him

Through the thin frost, almost in separate stars,

That gathers on the pane in empty rooms.

What kept his eyes from giving back the gaze

Was the lamp tilted near them in his hand.

What kept him from remembering what it was

That brought him to that creaking room was age.

He stood with barrels round him—at a loss.

And having scared the cellar under him

In clomping there, he scared it once again

In clomping off—and scared the outer night,

Which has its sounds, familiar, like the roar

Of trees and crack of branches, common things,

But nothing so like beating on a box.

A light he was to no one but himself

Where now he sat, concerned with he knew what,

A quiet light, and then not even that.

He consigned to the moon—such as she was,

So late-arising—to the broken moon

As better than the sun in any case

For such a charge, his snow upon the roof,

His icicles along the wall to keep;

And slept. The log that shifted with a jolt

Once in the stove, disturbed him and he shifted,

And eased his heavy breathing, but still slept.

One aged man—one man—can’t keep a house,

A farm, a countryside, or if he can,

It’s thus he does it of a winter night.

If winter comes, can spring be far behind?’

- Percy Bysshe Shelley

Pre-K Winter Songs & Poems

Pre-Kindergarten Winter Songs & Poems

Source - http://www.preschooleducation.com/swinter.shtml

Sung to: "Frere Jacques"

Winter's Coming
- Author Unknown

Winter's coming, Winters Coming.
It is Dark, It is cold.
I am bundled snug and warm.
Animals sleep safe from harm.
Sleds and snow.
Cold winds blow.

Sung to: "Frere Jacques"

Dance Like Snowflakes

- Author Unknown

Dance like snowflakes

Dance like snowflakes

In the air

In the air

Whirling, twirling, snowflakes

Whirling, twirling, snowflakes

Here and there

Here and there.

Sung to: "I'm a little teapot"

I'm a Friendly Snowman

- Author Unknown

I'm a friendly snowman big and fat.

(stretch arms out to sides)

Here is my tummy and here is my hat.

(point to tummy, then top of head)

I'm a happy fellow, here's my nose.

(smile, then point to nose)

I'm all snow from my head to my toes.

(point to head, then to toes)

I have two bright eyes so I can see.

(point to eyes)

All the snow falling down on me.

(flutter fingers downward)

When the weather's cold I'm strong and tall.

(stand up all)

But when it's warm I get very small.

(crouch down low)

Sung to: "The farmer in the Dell"

Frost
- Author Unknown

The frost is on the roof
(point hands over head)
The frost is on the ground
(point to the floor)
The frost is on the window
(make a window with your hands)
The frost is all around
(make large circles with hands)

Sung to: "Sailing, Sailing"

Snowflakes

- Author Unknown

Snowflakes, Snowflakes

Falling to the ground.

Each one rest so gently

They never make a sound.

Snowflakes, Snowflakes

Are so pure and white.

The special thing about them is

No two are alike.

Sung to: "Sing a song of Sixpence"

Sing a Song of Winter

- Author Unknown

Sing a song of winter, frost is in the air;

Sing a song of winter, snowflakes everywhere.

Sing a song of winter, hear the sleigh bells chime,

Can you think of anything as nice as wintertime?

Sung to: "Row, Row, Row your boat"

Sliding
- Author Unknown

Crunch, Crunch, Crunch, Crunch, Crunch
Up the hill we go
Sliding, sliding, sliding, sliding
Down the hill we go.

Sung to: "Row, Row, Row your Boat"

The Snowman Ran and Ran

- Author Unknown

The Snow, Snow, Snowman

Came out to play.

But the Children cried, "Get back inside

The sun is out today"

The snow, snow, Snowman

Started to run away.

But when he ran, he ran and ran.

Until a puddle lay.

Sung to: "The Farmer in the Dell"

Puttin' on Mittens

- Author Unknown

The Thumb in the Thumb place

Fingers all together

This is the song we sing

When it is mitten weather.

Sung to: "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star"

Snowflakes, Snowflakes
- Author Unknown

Snowflakes, snowflakes, dance around,
Snowflakes, snowflakes, touch the ground
Snowflakes, snowflakes, in the air
Snowflakes, snowflakes, everywhere
Snowflakes, snowflakes, dance around
Snowflakes, snowflakes, touch the ground

Sung to: "Row, Row, Row your Boat"

Snowflakes Falling Down

- Author Unknown

Snowflakes falling down (wiggle fingers downward)

Falling on the ground

Great, big white flakes (make circles with thumbs and forefingers touching)

That do not make a sound (fingers to lips and shake head no)

Sung to: "Are you sleeping?"

Hibernation Song

- Author Unknown

Bear is sleeping, Bear is sleeping.

In a cave, In a cave.

I wonder when he'll come out,

I wonder when he'll come out.

In the spring, In the spring.

Five Little Snowmen
- Author Unknown

5 little Snowman standing in a row,
Each had a hat and a big red bow.
Out came the sun and it shone all day,
1 Little snowman melted away.
4 Little Snowman standing in a row,
Each had a hat and a big red bow.
Out Came the the sun and it shone all day,
1 Little snowman melted away.
Etc....

Sung to: " Three Blind mice"

I Love Snow

- Author Unknown

I love snow, I love snow.

Soft, white snow; Soft, white snow.

It falls on the ground so soft and white.

Sometimes it falls all through the night.

Did you ever see such a beautiful sight

As soft white snow?

Sung to: "I'm a little Teapot"

I'm a Little Snow Person

- Author Unknown

I'm a little snow person,

Short and fat

Here are my buttons,

here is my Hat.

When the snow comes out,

I cannot stay.

Slowly I just melt away.

Sung to: "Happy Birthday"

The Wintery Wind
- Author Unknown

The winter wind blows.
The winter wind blows.
It gives me the shivers
From my head to my toes!

Sung to: "Jingle Bells"

Icy Toes

- Author Unknown

Icy toes, Chilly nose,

Wintertime is here.

My teeth Chatter,

What's the matter?

Wintertime is here, Oh!

Icy toes, Chilly nose,

Wintertime is here.

My teeth chatter,

What's the matter?

Wintertime is here.

Sung to: "Do your ears hang low?"

Who Is Made of Snow?

- Author Unknown

Who is made of snow

When the temperature is low?

Who stands outside

When The ground is cold and white?

Who starts to melt

When the warm sunshine is felt?

Who is made of snow?

Sung to: "Up On the Housetop"

Snow is Falling
- Author Unknown

Look at the sno...ow falling down,
Covering everything in town.
Over the grass and cars and street,
Snow is winter's special treat.
Snow, snow, snow, beautiful snow,
Snow, snow, snow, watch it grow-oh!
Snow on the housetop, yes, sir-ee,
Snow is falling just for me!

Five Little Snowmen Fat

- Author Unknown

Five little snowmen fat,

Each with a funny hat.

Out came the sun and melted one,

What do you think of that?

Down, down, down, down.

What do you think of that?

**Continue on with 4, 3, 2, 1. We like to really wear funny hats as we do

this one. Also a sun hot glued to an empty paper towel tube is great when

you sing "out came the sun...". The children love to "melt" down to the

ground!

A Chubby Little Snowman

- Author Unknown

A chubby little snowman,

Had a carrot nose.

Along came a bunny,

And what do you suppose?

That hungry little bunny,

Looking for his lunch.

Ate that snowman's carrot nose,

Nibble, nibble, crunch!!

Sung to: "Mulberry Bush"

Dance Around The Snowman
- Author Unknown

This is the way we dance around,
Dance around,
Dance around.
This is the way we dance around,
Our snowman in the morning.

*skip around
*twirl around
*crawl around
*hop around
*spin around
*gallop around
*sneak around
*tip toe around

Sung to: "I'm a little teapot"

Snowman

- Author Unknown

Here's a little snowman

Short and fat

Here is my broom

and here is my hat

When the sun comes out

I tremble with fear

'cause soon I'll melt and disappear!

Sung to: "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"

Snowflakes, Snowflakes

- Author Unknown

Snowflakes falling

One by one,

Time to play and have some fun.

Build a snowman

Snowballs, too,

Come and see what you can do.

Snowflakes falling

One by one,

Time to play and have some fun.

Sung to: "Up on the housetop"

Snowflakes Falling
- Author Unknown

Snowflakes are falling on the ground
On our houses and in our town
On my nose and in my hair
Snowflakes are falling everywhere.
Oh, oh, oh, out we go
Oh, oh, oh, in the snow
Making snowmen
Sliding, too,
There are lots of things to do.

Sung to: "This old Man"

Snow

- Author Unknown

Snow is falling on the ground

We can make things all around

Like snowmen, snowballs

Snow forts, too.

There are lots of things to do.

Snow is falling come and see

You can have some fun with me

Sliding, skating, skiing, too,

There are lots of things to do.

Sung to: "Little Teapot"

Snowman

- Author Unknown

I'm a little snowman

Round and fat

I have a broomstick

I have a hat.

With my friends

I play in the snow.

But when the sun shines

It's time to go.

10 Snowmen
- Author Unknown

10 happy snowmen riding on a sled
1 fell off and bumped his head
Frosty called the doctor and the doctor said
No more snowmen riding on that sled
(Continue in this fashion until you get to zero)

Sung to: "Mary Had A Little Lamb"

10 Snowmen

- Author Unknown

10 little snowmen dancing all around

Dancing all around, dancing all around

10 little snowmen dancing all around

The sun came out and one melted to the ground

(continue until you get to zero)

Let's Build A Snowman

- Author Unknown

Let's build a snow man (squat, stretch arms to gather snow)

Oooo, cold and white (shiver)

Oh it will be a lovely sight (place hands by face and smile)

Eyes and nose and happy grin (point to each)

We'll even put a dimple in his chin (point o dimple spot)

Let's build a snowman

Ooo, cold and white

Yes it will be a lovely sight

I Built A Snowman
- Author Unknown

I built a snowman (pretend to build)
Pat, pat, pat, (pat air three times)
He turned out great! (form circle with thumb and forefinger)
Now clap, clap, clap! (clap three times)
I patted snow (pat air on sides of snowman)
On his cheeks, cheeks, cheeks (pat air three times)
I put on a hat (pretend to place hat on head)
On his head, head, head, (touch head three times)
I made his mouth (touch mouth)
Gave him bread, bread, bread (touch mouth three times)
His button eyes are (point to eyes)
Pink, pink, pink (touch eyes three times)
I thought I saw him (tilt head to one side)
He looks so real! ( nod head)
Like an owl, owl, owl (make spectacles with fingers)
I tweaked his nose (tweak nose)
Saw him scowl, scowl, scowl (frown)

Sung to: "Happy Birthday"

The Snowman Song

- Author Unknown

Here's a funny hat for you

here's a funny hat for you.

It's a bobble hat, Mr. Snowman

What a funny hat for you !

Here are pretty eyes for you,

here are pretty eyes for you.

They are black stones, Mr. Snowman

What pretty eyes for you !

Here's a long stick for you,

here's a long stick for you.

It's a broomstick, Mr. Snowman

What a long stick for you !

Here's a big nose for you,

here's a big nose for you

It's a carrot, Mr. Snowman.

What a big nose for you !

Here's a little friend for you,

here's a little friend for you (rabbit)

He eats up the carrot,

what a pity for you !

Sung to: "Mary Had A Little Lamb"

Snowflakes Falling

- Author Unknown

Snowflakes falling from the sky,

From the sky, from the sky,

To the earth below.

Watch them as they dance and whirl, dance and whirl, dance and whirl

Watch them as they dance and whirl,

Soft white winter snow.

Sung to: "I'm A Little Teapot"

Build a Little Snowman
- Author Unknown

Build a little snowman,
Starting with his feet.
Put on more snow,
And pack it nice and neat.
Next to make a round ball
And place it on the top…
Then hope the sun doesn't get too hot!

Sung to: "Frere Jaques"

Build a Snowman

- Author Unknown

Build a snowman, build a snowman

Big and round, big and round

Sun is shining on him

Sun is shining on him

He's al gone, he's all gone

Sung to: "Frere Jaques"

It is Snowing

- Author Unknown

It is snowing, it is snowing

All around, all around

Soft and quiet snowflakes,

Soft and quiet snowflakes,

Not a sound, not a sound

Sung to: "I'm A Little Teapot"

I'm A Friendly Snowpal
- Author Unknown

I'm a friendly snowpal, big and fat
Here is my tummy and here is my hat
I have two funny eyes and a carrot nose.
I'm all snow from my head o my toes

I have two bright eyes so I can see
All the snow falling down on me
When the weather's cold, I'm strong and tall
But when it's warm, I get very small

Sung to: "The Farmer In the Dell"

Frost

- Author Unknown

The frost is on the trees (point up)

The frost is on the ground (point down)

The frost is on the window (make window with hands)

The frost is all around!

The frost is very icy, (shiver)

The frost is very bright (cover eyes with hands)

The frost is very slippery (slide one hand over the other)

The frost is very white!

Sung to: " teddy bear teddy bear"

Sing this Snowflake Song

- Author Unknown

Snowflake, snowflake falling down,

(flutter hands down)

Twirling, twirling to the ground.

(twirl to the ground)

Softly, lightly on my nose,

(touching nose)

Snowflake, snowflake icy cold!

(fold arms and shiver)

Sung to: "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"

Sprinkle, Sprinkle, Little Snow
- Author Unknown

Sprinkle, sprinkle, little snow;
falling down on us below;
Small and white and powdery,
such a joy for all to see.
Sprinkle, sprinkle little snow;
Falling down on us below.

Disappearing Snowman Cookies

- Author Unknown

Five cookie snowmen sitting on a tray.

Five cookie snowman smiling all day.

Along came a little child, rubbing his tummy.

One cookie disappeared,

Yum, Yum, Yummy!!

Repeat to all the cookies are gone.

Five Little Snowflakes

- Author Unknown

Five little snowflakes

Dancing here and there.

Then one little snowflake blew away in the air!

Four little snowflakes

Dancing here and there.

Then one little snowflake blew away in the air!

Continue to zero.

Zero little snowflakes

Not one to be found.

Cause five little snowflakes have fallen to the ground!

Snowflakes
- Author Unknown

One little snowflake with nothing to do.
Along came another and
Then there were two.

Two little snowflakes playing in a tree.
Along came another, and
Then there were three.

Three little snowflakes looking for some more.
Along came another, and
Then there were four.

Four little snowflakes that finally did arrive.
Along came another, and
Then there were five.

Five little snowflakes having so much fun.
Out came the sun, and
Then there were none!

Sung to: "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"

Snowflake, Snowflake

- Author Unknown

Snowflake, snowflake, fancy free.

Snowflake, snowflake, dance with me.

Touch my head, then my toes.

Land on my nose where the cold wind blows.

Snowflake, snowflake, turn around.

Snowflake, snowflake, touch the ground.

Snowflake, snowflake, fancy free.

Snowflake, snowflake, dance with me.

Touch my elbow, then my shoulder,

Land on my chin where it's a little bit colder.

Snowflake, snowflake, turn around.

Snowflake, snowflake, touch the ground.

Snowflake, snowflake, fancy free.

Snowflake, snowflake, dance with me.

Touch my ear, then my knees.

Snowflake, I'm about to freeze!

Snowflake, snowflake, fancy free.

Snowflake, snowflake, dance with me.

5 Snowman Fingerplay

- Author Unknown

Five little snowmen

On a winter's day--

The first one said

Wake up so we can play

The second one said

Let's stomp on the ground

The third one said

Let's roll all around

The fourth one said

Let's run and run and run

The fifth one said

I'm afraid I feel the sun

Oh Dear, cried the snowmen

As they looked toward the sky

And the five melting snowmen

Waved a fond good-bye.

Sung to: "5 little monkeys"

Five Little Snowmen
- Author Unknown

Five little snowmen riding on the sled (pretend five fingers are sledding)
One fell off and bumped his head (pretend one finger falls off...rub head)
I called Frosty and Frosty said (dial imaginary telephone)
"No more snowmen, riding on that sled!" (say in a deep voice)
Four little snowmen... etc

Sung to: "Up on the house top"

Little Red Nose

- Author Unknown

Where did you get that little red nose? (point to nose)

Jack frost kissed it I suppose (kissing noise)

He kissed it once ( hold up one finger)

And he kissed it twice ( hold up 2 fingers)

Poor little nose is cold as ice! (pretend to shiver)

Sung to: "I'm a little teapot"

I'm a Little Snowman

- Author Unknown

I'm a little snowman short and fat.

Here's my scarf and here's my hat.

When the snow is falling come and play.

Build a snowman every day.

Sung to: "Hokey Pokey"


The Snowkey Pokey
- Author Unknown

You put your right mitten in,
you take your right mitten out,
you put your right mitten in
and you shake it all about.

You do the snowkey pokey
and you turn yourself around.
That's what it's all about.

Additional verses:
You put your left mitten in . . .
You put your right boot in . . .
You put your left boot in . . .
You put your hat in . . .
You put your snowself in . . .

Sung to: "10 Little Indians"

10 Little Icicles

- Author Unknown

One little, two little, three little icicles,

Four little, five little, six little icicles,

Seven little, eight little, nine little icicles,

Ten little icicles hanging from the roof.

Chanted to: "Way up high in the apple tree"

Winter Song

- Author Unknown

Way up high in the snowy tree

Lots of little snowflakes smiled at me.

I shook that tree as hard as I could.

Down came the snowflakes

Were they cold!

Sung to: "Row, row, row your boat"

Catching Snow
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Snow, snow, falling down,
Falling all around.
Stick out your tongue,
And catch a ton,
Before they touch the ground.

Sung to: "Twinkle, twinkle little star"

Snowflakes

- Author Unknown

Snowflakes, snowflakes twirling round,

Snowflakes falling to the ground.

What a pretty sight to see,

Winter fun for you and me.

Snowflakes, snowflakes twirling round,

Snowflakes falling to the ground.

Snowflakes, snowflakes tickle my tongue.

Let’s throw snowballs one by one.

Build a snowman, sled and skate.

Come outside, don’t be late.

Snowflakes, snowflakes tickle my tongue.

Let’s throw snowballs one by one.

Five Little Eskimos

- Author Unknown

Five little Eskimos by the igloo door .

One went out to feed the dogs, then there were four.

Four little Eskimos rowing out to sea,

One jumped on an iceberg, then there were three.

Three little Eskimos making fish stew,

One burned his finger, then there were two.

Two little Eskimos hunting for fun,

One chased a baby seal, then there was one.

One little Eskimo all his work done,

Went home to supper, then there were none.

My Igloo
- Author Unknown

My igloo is round with a tiny door. (Make circle w/hands then hold hand low to ground.)
It's made of cold ice & snow. (Pretend to shiver.)
The inside is covered with blankets & fur. (Spread hands over wide area.)
So it's warm when the winter winds blow. (Hug self to keep warm.)

Sung to: "I'm a Little Teapot"

I'm a Little Snow Pal

- Author Unknown

I'm a little snow pal running by you,

I'm made of snow, this is true.

But when the children ask me to play

I just cannot sit all day.

Snowy Surprise

- Author Unknown

Sometimes the snow falls when I'm sleeping, (Rest cheek on folded hands.)

I'm so surprised when I awake. (Stretch and yawn.)

I look out at the world around me, (Look around.)

It looks like a frosted birthday cake! (Rub tummy and lick lips.)

Sung to: "I'm a Little Teapot"

I'm a Friendly Snowman
- Author Unknown

I'm a friendly snowman big and fat, (Stretch arms out at sides.)
Here is my tummy and here is my hat. (Point to tummy, then top of head.)
I'm a happy fellow, here's my nose, (Smile, then point to nose.)
I'm all snow from my head to my toes. (Point to head, then to toes.)

I have two bright eyes so I can see (Point to eyes.)
All the snow falling down on me. (Flutter fingers downward.)
When the weather's cold I'm strong and tall, (Stand up tall.)
But when it's warm I get very small. (Crouch down low.)

Two Little Snowflakes

- Author Unknown

Way up high in the winter sky,

2 little snowflakes caught my eye.

Down to the ground they fell without a sound.

And before very long,

It was snowing all around.

Merry Snowflakes

- Author Unknown

Merry little snowflakes falling to the ground, (fingers flutter life falling snow)

They're landing on the treetops, covering our town. (fingers flutter)

They softly fall on noses (touch nose)

And make our hair look white. (touch hair)

They seem to call, 'Come out and play!' ('come here' motion)

As they fall throughout the night. (repeat first action)

Sung to: "On Top of Spaghetti"

Mt. Frosty
- Author Unknown

On Top of Mt. Frosty
All covered with snow
My toes, they were freezing
Oh don't you know

I wore a furry coat
To keep me warm
I never planned on
This coming storm

My fingers are freezing
There as cold as can be
My mittens aren't as warm
As they ought to be

My ears are ice cycles
My nose is too
If it gets any colder
I won't know what to do

Sung to: "Row row row your boat"

Blowing Nose Song

- Author Unknown

Blow blow blow your nose

That's the way it goes

Sniff, sniff? No, No!

You should always blow

Ten Warm Mittens

- Author Unknown

Ten warm mittens, hanging on the line,

One blows away and then there are nine.

Nine warm mittens, one without a mate,

A squirrel carries one away and that leaves eight.

Eight warm mittens, just eight not eleven,

One gets buried in the snow and that leaves seven.

Seven warm mittens, which one do you pick?

I'll pick the red one and that leaves six.

Six warm mittens, put one on to try.

Then you take it from the line and that leaves five.

Five warm mittens, we had ten before!

A fluffy bunny needs one and that leaves four!

Four warm mittens, two for you and two for me,

I lost one on the ski slope and that leaves three.

Three warm mittens, looking very new,

One falls into the mud and that leaves two.

Two warm mittens, drying in the sun,

A bird comes down and snatches it and that leaves one.

One warm mitten, what good is one?

A little mouse can have a bed, and that leaves none!

Snowball
- Author Unknown

I made myself a snowball
Just as perfect as could be.
I thought I'd keep it as a pet
And let it sleep with me
I gave it some pajamas
And a pillow for it's head.
Then, last might it ran away,
But first-it wet the bed! Gotcha!

Winter Hokey Pokey

- Author Unknown

You put your mitten in, you take your mitten out

You put your boots in, you take your boots out

You put your coat in, you put your coat out

You put your hat in, you put your hat out

You put your scarf in, you put your scarf out