Was Elsa from Frozen a mathematician?

Princess Elsa creates a lot of snowflakes and ice structres in her stories. I wondered what it would be like if she spoke about the Math behind the snowflakes.
This below story can be used as a fun acting script in the classroom to create a tiny math play from the movie Frozen and learn about snowflakes!

First…Make some paper snowflakes models using Kririgami Art.
Or create them with pipe cleaners or
with marshmallows…
And then have fun with enacting the play!

Onto the Script!
It was a calm, snowy day in Arendelle, and Princess Elsa had gathered the children of the kingdom in the palace courtyard. Snowflakes gently swirled through the air, each one glimmering in the sunlight. Elsa clapped her hands, her ice-blue dress sparkling.
“Did you know,” Elsa began, “that every snowflake you see is a tiny math masterpiece? Today, I’m going to show you the magical math behind snowflakes!”
The children cheered as Elsa held out her hand, conjuring a giant, shimmering snowflake in the air.

1. Why Do Snowflakes Have Six Sides?
“Let’s start with something cool,” Elsa said, waving her hand to draw a large hexagon in the air. “Every snowflake has six sides because of how water molecules freeze. Water molecules love to stick together at an angle of about 104.5 degrees, which naturally forms a hexagon.”
She made the hexagon spin, adding tiny branching patterns on each side. “That’s why no matter how unique a snowflake is, it will always have six arms. It’s nature’s way of keeping things beautifully balanced!”

2. Are Snowflakes Really Unique?
A little girl raised her hand. “Elsa, are no two snowflakes really the same?”
Elsa smiled. “That’s right! Snowflakes are like tiny adventurers. As they fall from the sky, they travel through different temperatures, winds, and clouds. Every little change shapes how they grow.”
She created a snowflake with long, delicate branches. “If it’s very cold, it might look like this.” Then, with a flick of her wrist, she created a flat, plate-like snowflake. “And if it’s less cold, it could look like this!”
“Because no two snowflakes take the exact same journey, their shapes are never exactly alike.”

3. The Magic of Symmetry
“Do you notice how snowflakes always look the same on all six arms?” Elsa asked, making a snowflake grow from the center outward. “That’s called symmetry. Each arm grows the same way because they’re all experiencing the same conditions—like a mirror reflecting itself.”
The children nodded, their eyes wide as Elsa’s snowflake spun and sparkled.

4. Fractals: The Secret Patterns
“Here’s a really fun word: fractals!” Elsa exclaimed. “It’s how snowflakes grow in tiny repeating patterns. Look closely—every little branch looks like a smaller version of the bigger branches.”
She zoomed in on one snowflake arm, revealing its tiny repeating designs. “Fractals are everywhere—in trees, rivers, and even in your body’s blood vessels. Math is hidden in the most magical places!”

5. Why Snowflakes Are Special
Elsa paused and looked at the children. “Snowflakes remind us that even the tiniest things in nature are full of wonder and beauty. Just like every snowflake is unique, so are each of you. You all have your own special journey, and that makes you one of a kind!”

The Grand Finale
“Now,” Elsa said, twirling in a circle, “who’s ready to create their own snowflakes?” She waved her hands, and a flurry of snow gathered in front of each child. “Use your imagination and math to shape your very own snowflake!”

The children laughed and began sculpting snowflakes with Elsa’s magic snow. Some made stars, others crafted wild patterns, but all of them learned that math and nature could be as magical as any fairy tale.
As the day ended, Elsa whispered, “Remember, every snowflake tells a story, just like you. So, the next time you catch one, think of all the math and magic it holds!”
With that, Elsa sent the children home, their minds filled with wonder and their hands full of sparkling, one-of-a-kind snowflakes.

Here is a question for you – Have you ever wondered why it is so quiet when it snows?
Imagine the world is wearing a big fluffy blanket—that’s kind of what snow does!
When snow falls to the ground, it’s made up of millions of tiny snowflakes with lots of little spaces between them. These spaces trap sounds, like a sponge soaking up water. So, instead of noises bouncing around like they normally do, they get absorbed by the snow. This makes everything feel soft, quiet, and peaceful. It’s like nature is whispering, “Shhh, enjoy the calm!”

Enjoy the calm!