One chilly morning, Mina and her younger brother Leo woke up to a wonderful surprise—the world outside was covered in a soft, white blanket of snow! The first snowfall of the year had arrived, and the entire neighborhood was transformed into a winter wonderland.
Mina peeked out the window, her eyes sparkling with excitement. “Leo, look! It’s snowing! Today is going to be so much fun!”
Leo bounced out of bed, his face lighting up with joy. “Can we build a snowman? And snow angels too?”
Mina grinned. “Of course! But first, let’s bundle up in our warm clothes. Winter weather is really cold!”
The two children quickly dressed in their warmest outfits—fluffy mittens, knitted scarves, woolly hats, and cozy jackets. As soon as they stepped outside, the cold air kissed their cheeks, and they could see their breath puffing out in little clouds.
“Brrr, it’s so chilly!” Leo exclaimed as he stamped his feet to keep warm.
Mina chuckled. “That’s because it’s winter! When the temperature gets cold enough, snowflakes form in the clouds and fall down. Did you know that every snowflake is unique?”
Leo tilted his head, amazed. “Really? No two snowflakes are the same?”
Mina nodded. “That’s right! Isn’t it incredible? Look at all those snowflakes falling down. I wonder what yours looks like!”
The children spent the next few hours playing in the snow. They rolled big snowballs and built a snowman with a carrot nose, button eyes, and a colorful scarf. They made snow angels by lying on the ground and waving their arms and legs.
While they played, Mina explained a bit more about winter. “In winter, the days get shorter and the nights get longer. The cold air makes it feel like the sun is hiding, but it’s still there! And all the snow we see is actually frozen water!”
Leo was fascinated. “So snow is just frozen water? That’s so cool!”
Mina smiled. “Exactly! Water freezes when the temperature drops below 0°C or 32°F. That’s when we get ice and snow!”
As the day went on, the children noticed that the snow wasn’t just fun to play in—it was changing everything around them. The trees and rooftops were covered with a soft layer of snow, and the ground became slippery in places.
“Look, Mina! The trees look like they’re wearing snow hats!” Leo pointed to the tall oak trees in the yard.
Mina nodded. “Yep, the snow settles on everything. Even the branches of trees get covered in snow, making them look like they have fluffy hats. But we have to be careful walking around because the snow can make the ground slippery.”
Leo slipped and giggled. “It’s like walking on ice!”
Mina laughed too but reminded him, “That’s why we have to be extra careful in winter. Ice can make the ground slippery, and we don’t want to fall.”
The children continued playing until the sky turned pink and purple as the sun began to set. They were tired, but happy. They had learned so much about the winter weather.
As they headed back inside, Leo looked up at the sky. “Do you think it will snow again tomorrow?”
“I think it will,” Mina said, smiling. “Winter’s just started, and there’s lots more snow to come!”
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