“Surprise!” says Spike. Spike is very excited because he has skates! He and his friends go to the pond to have some fun.
Feather flaps his wings, and Spike skates on the ice. “It’s cold,” says Feather. “Too cold,” says Spike. But guess what? Spike isn’t cold at all! He still wants to play.
Spike has another surprise! “Surprise!” he says again. This time, Spike has a sled!
Feather tells Spike, “Go up the hill.” Spike climbs up and sleds down the hill. Whee! “Sledding is cold,” says Feather. “Too cold,” says Flap. But Spike is having so much fun that he doesn’t feel cold at all. He still wants to play!
Playing in the snow can be chilly, but it’s also a lot of fun! You can skate on ice, sled down hills, and enjoy the snowy weather just like Spike. Remember to wear warm clothes to stay cozy!
Do you like to build snowmen or make snow angels? Maybe you like to have snowball fights with your friends. There are so many fun things to do in the snow!
Just like Spike, you can have lots of fun in the winter. So, bundle up and enjoy the snowy surprises!
Snowy Adventure Walk: Take a walk outside with an adult and observe the winter surroundings. Look for things that Spike might find exciting, like a frozen pond or a snowy hill. Can you spot any animal tracks in the snow? Talk about how animals and people stay warm in the winter. What do you wear to keep warm, just like Spike?
Ice Skating Simulation: Create a pretend ice skating rink at home. Use paper plates as skates and slide around on a smooth floor. Imagine you’re Spike skating on the pond. How does it feel to glide across the ice? Can you make up a little skating dance? Remember to pretend you’re wearing a warm coat, just like Spike!
Build a Mini Sled: Use small boxes or pieces of cardboard to create a mini sled. Decorate it with crayons or stickers. Once your sled is ready, find a small slope or use a ramp made from books to slide your sled down. Imagine you’re Spike sledding down the hill. How far does your sled go? What happens if you make the slope steeper?
Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
“Surprise!” says Spike. Spike has skates. They go off to the pond. Feather flaps, and Spike skates.
“It’s cold,” says Feather.
“Too cold,” says Spike.
But Spike isn’t cold. Spike still wants to play.
“Surprise!” says Spike. Spike has a sled.
“Go up the hill,” says Feather.
Spike sleds.
“Sledding is cold,” says Feather.
“Too cold,” says Flap.
But Spike isn’t cold. Spike still wants to play.