Snowman Snow Ruler

Snow rules! Measure the accumulation (big or small!) with a snowman snow ruler you can make at home.

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up

Winter

Supplies/Tools Directions Staff Tips

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

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Paint Brushes
Disposable Plate(s)
Pencil(s)
Ribbon
Ruler
Wooden Spoon

Steps

Step 1

Cover spoon in white paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat of paint. Dry 1–2 hours.
Step 2

Use ruler and pencil to mark 1” increments on spoon handle.
Step 3

Paint facial features on bowl of spoon.
Step 4

Paint over pencil measurements. Let all paint steps dry 1–2 hours.
Step 5

Tie ribbon around neck of spoon.
Step 6

Place in the snow to measure how much has accumulated!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

A spoon with a flat handle works best for this project!
Getting more than a few inches? Attach the Snowman Snow Ruler to a yard stick.

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