It's snowing today on Bainbridge Island where I live. When we have snow, even an inch, everything slows down. People walk rather than drive, neighbors say hi to each other, and kids slide down the snowy hill (that part isn't slow).
Do you live in a place where snow is unusual? Or do you see snow all winter long? For some, snow may be magical. For others, it's a chore. It all depends on your perspective.
Whether you see snow all the time, or treasure it as a rare treat, snow can give us great writing prompts. Here are a few ideas:
1. Go to the library and check out the book The Snowman by Raymond Briggs. Or find the movie. This wonderful story is about a boy and a snowman's adventures. The book and movie are wordless, so you can write your own words to the story.
2. Write about a world where money is made out of snowballs.
3. Imagine making a snow angel, like in the photo above. (Or if you have snow where you live, make a real snow angel.) Write about your snow angel. What is his or her name?
4. Write a poem: "Seven Uses for Snow."
5. Write a story about a secret snow cave....in Hawaii. Use your imagination!
