This video is answering the question of does it snow in Australia.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
In Australia, some parts get snow even though it's usually hot. The Australian Alps get more snow than the Swiss Alps because they're near the beach and get more rain & rain becomes snow in upper regions of mountains.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
1. Take your child outside to play in the snow (if available) or create a snow-themed sensory activity using white play dough and small toy animals. 2. Show your child pictures or videos of the Australian Alps and discuss the differences between snowy mountains and mountains in other parts of Australia. 3. Ask your child to draw a picture of what they think it would be like to play in the snow in Australia, encouraging their imagination and creativity. 4. Read a book about different climates around the world, including Australia, and discuss how weather can be different in different parts of the world.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME: Snowy Adventure Instructions: Take turns pretending to be explorers in the Australian Alps. Use pillows or blankets to create snowy mountains. Pretend to climb the mountains, make snow angels, and have a snowball fight. Imagine the sound of snow crunching under your feet and the cold air on your face. Have fun exploring the snowy world of Australia!
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Even though it's hot in Australia, it snows in some parts. The Australian Alps get more snow than the Swiss Alps because of the rain near the beach. Cold weather makes the Australian Alps the only place with mountain peaks taller than 2,000 meters."