SUPER EASY FAKE SNOW (Baking Soda + Shaving Cream)

FAKE SNOW

Best for: Realistic-looking snow, photos, crafts, sensory play 

You’ll Need: 

• Baking soda 

• White shaving cream (foam, not gel) 

• Bowl + spoon 

Steps: 

1. Put 1 cup of baking soda in a bowl. 

2. Add shaving cream a little at a time. 

3. Mix until it looks fluffy and snow-like. 

4. Touch it—it should feel cool like real snow! 

✅ Looks realistic 

✅ Soft and moldable 

❌ Not edible 

INSTANT FLUFFY SNOW (Cornstarch + Conditioner) 

Best for: Kids, slime lovers, no foam smell 

You’ll Need: 

1. Cornstarch

2. White hair conditioner 

Steps: 

1. Add 2 cups cornstarch. 

2. Mix in ½ cup conditioner slowly. 

3. Stir until it becomes crumbly and soft. 

✅ Smells good 

✅ Clean texture 

✅ Great for fake snow scenes 

“MAGIC” EXPANDING SNOW (Diaper Snow!)

Best for: Science experiment fake snow 

You’ll Need: 

• A clean disposable diaper 

• Scissors 

• Water 

• Bowl 

Steps: 

1. Cut open the diaper. 

2. Remove the fluffy crystal powder inside. 

3. Add water slowly and watch it expand into snow! 

⚠️ This is cool but not for toddlers or pets.

EDIBLE FAKE SNOW (For Photos or Tasting)

Best for: Safe snacking, parties 

You’ll Need: 

1. Powdered sugar 

2. Cornstarch (optional) 

3. A little water or milk 

Steps: 

1. Mix 1 cup powdered sugar + 1 tbsp cornstarch. 

2. Add tiny drops of liquid. 

3. Mix until fluffy. 

✅ Safe to eat 

✅ Looks like soft snow 

❌ Melts fast 

FROZEN SNOW SLUSH (Real Ice Snow!)

Best for: Outside play 

You’ll Need: 

• Bag of ice 

• Blender or rolling pin 

Crush the ice into tiny flakes = real “snow” texture! 

Step-by-Step Language Targets During Snow Making

✅ 1. Core & Action Words (Verbs) 

As your child helps mix and explore, model simple action words:

• Pour 

• Mix 

• Stir 

• Squish 

• Scoop 

• Push 

• Pull 

• Make 

Modeling examples: 

• “Pour the baking soda.” 

• “Mix it up!” 

• “Squish the snow!” 

• “Scoop the snow.” 

✅ 2. Describing Words (Adjectives & Sensory Vocabulary)

Fake snow is perfect for teaching descriptive language:

• Cold 

• Soft 

• Wet

• Dry 

• White 

• Fluffy 

• Sticky 

Modeling examples: 

• “It feels cold!” 

• “The snow is soft.” 

• “Look, it’s white!” 

• “It’s fluffy snow!” 

✅ 3. Prepositions & Spatial Concepts

As your child plays, model location words:

• In 

• On

• Under 

• On top 

• Next to 

Modeling examples: 

• “The snow is in the bowl.” 

• “Put the snow on the table.” 

• “The cup is next to the snow.”

✅ 4. Early Sentence Expansion 

If your child uses a single word, gently expand it into a full sentence:

• Child: “Snow!” 

• Adult: “Yes! The snow is cold.” 

• Child: “Mix!” 

• Adult: “You are mixing the snow.” 

This helps children move from single words to short phrases and sentences. 

✅ 5. Question Models 

Snow play naturally invites curiosity and communication: 

• “What should we make?” 

• “Do you want more?” 

• “Where is the snow?” 

• “Is it cold or warm?” 

Pause after questions to give your child time to respond. 

Pretend Play & Imaginative Language

Once the snow is made, encourage pretend play: 

• Build a snowman 

• Make snowballs

• Pretend to shovel 

• Decorate with buttons or small toys 

Target vocabulary: 

• Body parts: eyes, nose, mouth 

• Clothing: hat, scarf 

• Winter words: snowman, snowball, cold, winter 

Modeling examples: 

• “Our snowman needs a nose.” 

• “Put the hat on the snowman.” 

• “Throw the snowball!” 

Skills Being Supported 

This single activity helps target: 

✔️ Vocabulary development 

✔️ Following directions 

✔️ Turn-taking 

✔️ Sentence building 

✔️ Descriptive language 

✔️ Fine motor skills 

✔️ Sensory exploration 

✔️ Social interaction 

Final Tip for Parents & Caregivers

You don’t need to turn play into a lesson. Simply:

• Talk about what your child is doing

• Repeat their words 

• Add one new word at a time 

• Keep it fun and pressure-free 

The most powerful language therapy happens during everyday play.

Author: Amber Drew, C-SLPA