Easy Trapped in a Snow Globe Writing and Craft

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Trapped in a Snow Globe Writing

📝 This post, Trapped in a Snow Globe Writing Activity, was originally published in 2015 and has been updated with new information and resources.

Every winter, my students looked forward to creating a special writing project to display in the hallway. This “Trapped in a Snow Globe” activity quickly became one of our favorites. Students loved imagining what it would be like to be stuck inside a snow globe, and their creative ideas always made me smile.

The best part was that no two snow globes were ever alike. Some students imagined snowball fights and sledding adventures, while others dreamed up hilarious ways to escape. It was the perfect combination of art, writing, and imagination.

What You’ll Need

✔ Clear plastic bowls
✔ Blue construction paper (full sheets)
✔ Blue, white, brown, and green construction paper
✔ Hole punch
✔ Hot glue gun
✔ Camera for student photos

💚 Trapped in a Snow Globe Writing Templates on TPT.

Preparing the Snow Globe

Print the Trapped in a Snow Globe Writing Templates. Trace the bowls onto blue construction paper and cut one circle for each student. Take a photo of each student (about 2 × 2 inches works well), encouraging them to strike a pose that shows how they might feel if they were trapped inside a snow globe. They might look excited, cold, surprised, scared, or even a little silly! Print and cut out each photo.

Creating the Snow Globe

Give each student a blue paper circle to serve as the background for the snow globe. Students create a winter scene, glue their photo into the picture, and then an adult hot-glues the clear plastic bowl over the top to complete the snow globe effect.

Snow Globe Writing

Before writing, have students use the planning sheet to brainstorm what they would do if they were trapped inside a snow globe. Once they have their ideas organized, they can complete the final writing page.

Trapped in a Snow Globe student planning examples

Trapped in a Snow Globe student planning and writing examples

Displaying Student Work

Glue the completed writing page and finished snow globe onto a large sheet of blue construction paper for a winter bulletin board that is sure to get everyone’s attention.

Trapped in a Snow Globe student completed examples

Snow Globe Books to Pair with This Activity

Looking for the perfect book to go along with this writing activity? These two snow globe stories are wonderful choices for inspiring imaginative winter writing.

The Snow Globe Family by Jane O’Connor

What would it be like to live inside a snow globe? In this charming story, a tiny family eagerly waits for someone to pick up their snow globe and give it a shake so they can enjoy another snowy adventure. When a winter storm finally arrives, they just might get their wish! This heartwarming story is a wonderful way to spark students’ imaginations before they begin writing about being trapped inside a snow globe.

Snow Globe Wishes by Erin Dealey

As a winter storm approaches, one family spends a cozy evening together inside a blanket fort. After making a wish on a snow globe, a little girl wakes to a magical snow-covered world that invites everyone outside to play. Filled with beautiful illustrations and lyrical language, this story celebrates family, imagination, and the joy of a snowy day, making it a perfect companion to this writing activity.

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