How to Make a Snow Angel

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If you've never made a snow angel, it's time to give it a try. This is winter fun at its best.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Step1
Bundle all participants up in warm clothing, including hats and gloves.
Step2
Find an area of snow that is clean and has not been walked through.
Step3
Line up next to each other or spread out around the area.
Step4
Stand far enough apart so that when you spread your arms you can't touch the person next to you.
Step5
Fall gently into the snow onto your back.
Step6
Keep your entire body flat in the snow.
Step7
Brush your arms between your head and waist in a sweeping motion.
Step8
Move your legs apart as far as they will go and then together.
Step9
Repeat these motions (it's like doing a jumping jack while lying on your back) until you have made indentations in the snow.
Step10
Have someone stand at your feet and pull on your arms to help you up.
Step11
Get up without stepping on your snow angel or making a handprint in the middle of it.

Tips & Warnings

  • This works best in snow that is powdery and not hard or wet.
  • Put some colored water in a spray bottle and spray your angels different colors to make them stand out.
  • Help children make their own snow angels. They will need help making the right motions and getting up.
  • Take photos to preserve your art.

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on 12/28/2007 I would never have thought to spray the angels with coloring. That's a great idea!

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on 3/15/2006 If you want your snow angle to look realistic, bend your back for some depth.

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