Winter Malleable Key Words Snowflakes | Printable Resource
Squash, mould, pinch, roll, press and create! Explore winter sensory play while developing communication, language and fine motor skills.
Our Winter Malleable Key Words Snowflakes are a beautifully designed printable resource created to encourage purposeful language development through hands on, sensory rich play.
Featuring six winter inspired snowflakes, each displaying a simple action word, these cards encourage children to explore different movements, textures and techniques while developing their understanding of descriptive and instructional vocabulary.
Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, childminders, nurseries and early years settings, these versatile snowflakes can be incorporated into playdough invitations, sensory trays, winter themed activities and creative exploration.
What's included?
6 illustrated snowflake vocabulary cards
Key action words: Squash, Mould, Pinch, Roll, Press and Create
Simple, easy to read text
Winter inspired snowflake illustrations
Printable resource ready to cut out and laminate
Learning opportunities
Developing communication and language through action vocabulary
Strengthening fine motor skills and hand muscles
Encouraging sensory exploration and tactile experiences
Building understanding of simple instructions
Supporting hand eye coordination and finger control
Developing creativity, independence and problem solving
Encouraging children to describe their actions and discoveries
Ideas for play
Add the snowflakes to a winter themed playdough invitation.
Use alongside artificial snow, flour or other suitable sensory materials.
Encourage children to squash, pinch, roll and press different materials.
Introduce pastry brushes, rollers, stamps and other mark making tools.
Hide the snowflakes in a sensory tray for children to discover.
Model each action word through playful interactions.
Encourage children to choose a snowflake and demonstrate the corresponding movement.
Inclusive and adaptable
Designed to support children at different developmental stages, including children with SEND.
Introduce one or two action words at a time, using clear demonstrations, repetition and simple language to support understanding.
Children can participate through movement, gestures, signing, verbal communication or their preferred communication methods.
Adapt the sensory materials and tools to suit individual needs, including offering larger equipment, alternative textures or opportunities to explore without direct contact.
These snowflakes can also be used alongside visual communication systems and adult modelling to reinforce understanding and encourage meaningful interactions.
Little hands. Big discoveries.
A simple, versatile resource that brings together sensory exploration, communication and purposeful play throughout the winter season.
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