Winter Vocab
(Dora) When water is very, very cold, it is called _____.
When water is very, very cold, it is called ice!
Do you like to drink water, juice, or tea with ice?
(James) What does it mean to be "snowed in"?
To be "snowed in" means that it is too snowy outside to travel! You cannot drive your car or take the bus. Sometimes, you can't even open your door!
Would you like to be snowed in?
(James) What do you think is the weirdest part of Thanksgiving? Why?
Hint: Weird describes something that seems strange.
The weirdest part of Thanksgiving is...because...
(Dora) Do you prefer cloudy or windy weather?
Hint: Prefer means to like something more.
Example: I prefer water, not tea.
I prefer ____, because...
Example:
I prefer cloudy weather, because the wind is cold.
(James) What is the word for a big, sharp piece of ice?
An icicle!
Have you ever seen an icicle before? What did you think?
(Dora) Finish the song!
"Do you want to _____ a snowman?"
Do you want to build a snowman!
Bonus 50 points: What movie is this song from?
(Dora) If your food is very cold, what should you do?
Warm up the food!
Bonus 50 points: What is the opposite of warm up?
(James) Have you ever heard of "ice fishing"? What do you think it means? Would you like to try it?
"Ice fishing" is when you cut a hole in the ice and go fishing. Usually, there is a little hut on top of the ice where you are sitting, so you keep warm.
(Dora) What clothes do you wear when it is cold outside?
You must wear a hat, coat, sweater, boots, socks, mittens...
(Dora) When it is very cold, water freezes. What is the opposite of freeze?
The opposite of freeze is melt!
Ice can melt. What else can melt?
(James) What does the word thankful mean?
Thankful means that you are happy to have something. For example, you may be thankful for your friends and your family - you are happy to know them.
(James) What is your favorite memory with snow? Why?
My favorite memory with snow is...because...
Example: My favorite memory with snow is when I made a snowman, because it was fun.
(James) What is the word for when you cannot feel a part of your body?
Numb!
Bonus 50 points: Use numb in a sentence.
(James) What does it mean to be "on thin ice"?
To be "on thin ice" means you are in a tricky or dangerous situation.
Example: Eric failed his math exam. Now, he is on thin ice with his teacher.
Bonus 50 points: Create a sentence using "on thin ice"!
(Dora) What things do you use to eat?
For example: You drink water from a cup. You eat soup from a ____, and you use a _____...
You eat soup from a bowl, and you use a spoon...
You can also use a fork, a knife, a plate...
(Dora) What is your favorite clothing to wear in the winter? Why?
My favorite clothing to wear in the winter is ____, because...
Example:
My favorite clothing to wear in the winter is a hat, because it keeps my head warm.
(Dora and James) Say as many winter weather words as you can remember!
Snow, snowflake, snowball, snowman, snow angel, ice, icicle, blizzard, storm...
(Dora and James) What can you do for fun in the winter?
Build a snowman, make snow angels, ice skate, ski, sled...
Which of these would you like to try?
For this question, Dora answers first. Then, James will answer.
Dora: You use your teeth to do this with food.
Chew!
James: What is the opposite of chew?
(Dora and James) What would you do if it snowed in Guangzhou? How would you feel?
If it snowed in Guangzhou, I would...I would feel...
Example: If it snowed in Guangzhou, I would scream! I would feel surprised and excited.