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Winter's Beauty

Winter Wonderland

Day 71of 180
Week 15of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and describe winter colors and characteristics

2

Create a winter-themed art piece using observation skills

3

Appreciate God's creative design in seasonal changes

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 104:24

“Yahweh, how many are your works! In wisdom have you made them all. The earth is full of your riches.”

— Psalm 104:24 (WEB)

Highlights God's intentional creation and beauty in nature, including seasonal variations

📦 Materials Needed

  • white paper
  • blue watercolors
  • white paint
  • cotton balls
  • glitter
  • scissors
  • glue
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Look out the window and talk about winter's special characteristics

💭 Review Question: What colors do you see outside today?
2Teaching (10 min)

Explore winter's unique beauty through observation and discussion

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Winter has special colors like white and blue
  • Snow and ice create beautiful patterns
  • God designed each season to be unique and wonderful
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes winter special?
  • Can you find winter colors around you?
3Activity: Winter Wonderland Art (12 min)
observation and discussion

Create a winter scene using watercolors, cotton, and glitter

📝 Instructions:
  1. Paint blue background on white paper
  2. Add white paint for snow
  3. Glue cotton balls for snow drifts
  4. Sprinkle glitter for sparkle
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer materials, focus on blue and white

Challenge: Add detailed snowflake cutting and more texture

4Closing (3 min)

Share artwork and discuss winter's beauty

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about winter?
  • How did God make winter special?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore snowflake symmetry

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Winter provides unique opportunities to discuss God's creative design

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Allow child to explore materials creatively
  • Focus on process, not perfect outcome
  • Encourage descriptive language about winter
🤔 Common Struggles:

Managing glitter and staying focused during art activity

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about winter colors and creative expression

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take a winter nature walk and collect inspiration
  • Read BibleMouse winter-themed storybooks about creation

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