How to Lift Balls to Build a Snowman

Snowmen are a part of winter. It is fun to build a family of snowmen in your front yard to greet the neighbors. You may want to stray from the traditional scarf and hat and go with a warmer theme. Get out the beach shirts and sunglasses to inspire your neighbors to join in the fun.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Stick

1. Roll your middle ball close to the base of the snowman. Make sure that your middle ball is small enough that you can lift it. You may want to use a partner.

2. Prepare the base of the snowman for the middle ball by adding a layer of fresh snow to the top. Smooth the bottom of the middle ball, this helps the balls fit together tightly.

3. Push a stick into the center of the top of the base. You should leave about six inches out to help secure the middle ball of the snowman.

4. Bend at your knees and lift the middle snow ball up and onto the stick coming out of the base of the snowman.

5. Lower the snowball onto the base. Pack snow around the base to secure the snowball into place.

Tips & Warnings

• Bend at the knees when picking up the snowball. The middle snowball can be quite big and snow is heavy, you can cause a serious injury by picking up the snowball in the wrong way.
• Dress warmly and wear gloves to avoid frostbite. Depending on the temperature, you may need to take breaks between the different steps while building your snowman.