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Snow Globe Activities for Elementary Students – 2026

Bring winter magic into your classroom this December with this Snow Globe Writing and Craft Activity! The “If I Were Trapped in a Snow Globe” Writing and Craft Activity is the perfect blend of creativity and skill-building! Whether your students are dreaming up snow-filled adventures or designing their own wintry world, this resource turns writing into a magical experience they’ll never forget. It includes various graphic organizers, publishing pages, creative snow globe templates, and decorative craft elements. This low-prep activity makes it easy to create a meaningful holiday lesson, festive bulletin board display, or even a sweet parent gift. It’s ideal for writing centers, sub plans, morning work, or a holiday party activity. No matter how you use it, this snow globe writing project will spark your students’ imaginations and add a touch of wonder to your winter lesson plans! Learn more about the snow globe activities below!

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What Does the Snow Globe Activities Resource Include?

This snow globe activities resource includes…

  • Snow globe acrostic poem activity that serves as a great activator activity to kick off the project.
  • 3 graphic organizers to choose from to help your students plan their story using a template tailored to their skill level.
  • Draft and publishing pages that are differentiated (primary- or intermediate-lined paper) so you can select which one is the best fit for your students (2 prompts: If I Was Trapped in a Snow Globe and If I Lived in a Snow Globe).
  • 5 creative snow globe craft templates that you or your students can choose from.
  • Decorative accents that students can color and cut out to create their own unique snow globe scene.
  • Grading rubric that makes grading students’ projects quick and easy.
  • 2 bulletin board signage options to display with your students’ final projects on your December bulletin board.
  • 4 snow globe coloring pages that are perfect for early finishers or fun downtime.

Why Teachers Love the Snow Globe Activities

Teachers love the snow globe activities because…

  • This resource includes several differentiated templates to choose from, so teachers can meet the diverse needs of their current class and continue to use the resource if they change grade levels in the future.
  • Students love dreaming up whimsical stories about being “trapped” in their unique snow globe world (including even your most reluctant writers).
  • The printable resources are quick and easy to prep!
  • It includes a rubric, which makes expectations clear for students and grading quick and easy for you.
  • It includes everything you need to create an eye-catching winter student work display in your classroom.
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Why Students Love the Snow Globe Activities

Students love the snow globe activities because…

  • They get to imagine themselves in a magical snow globe world, which makes writing fun and exciting.
  • The snow globe craft lets them be creative with coloring, cutting, and designing their own winter scene.
  • They can choose from different prompts, like being trapped in or living in a snow globe, which gives them ownership over their story.
  • The finished snow globes make great class displays, and students feel proud seeing their work showcased.
  • It feels more like a creative project than a typical writing assignment.
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