How to get a preschooler to not eat snow

After working at a preschool in the winter and going outside to play with children I was surprised at how much children love eating snow. A lot of the times teachers let it go but with all the pollution in the environment today although the freshly fallen snow may look white and clean it is actually full of all sorts of bacteria.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Juice or water in an sippy cup
• stickers
• snow toys (sled, shovel, pale etc)

1. Allow your child's teacher to be aware that you don't want them to eat snow. Many teachers may not realize that your child is even eating snow on the playground but if you let them know they'll be sure to watch out for it.
2. When your child is eating snow don't laugh at them for being silly and then tell them that can't eat snow. This will only make them want to eat more snow because their making you laugh.
3. Tell your child that if she eats too much snow she's going to turn into a snowball and when this happens your going to make a snowman out of him or her.
4. A lot of times children are eating snow because it looks good and their thirsty. Provide them with an alternative like their favorite juice in their favorite sippy cup. It's better their drinking sugar then bacteria.
5. Inform them that eating snow is bad and reward them with a sticker or other treat if they don't eat the snow.