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Snowy Landscape

Winter Wonderland

Day 73of 180
Week 15of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify and use cool colors (blue, white, gray)

2

Create a winter landscape painting

3

Appreciate God's creativity in winter scenes

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 147:16

“He gives snow like wool, and scatters the frost like ashes.”

— Psalm 147:16 (WEB)

Celebrates God's creation of winter and snow

📦 Materials Needed

  • White paper
  • Blue watercolors
  • White tempera paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • Water cup
  • Paper towels
  • Optional: glitter
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

BibleMouse Winter Art Adventure begins! Let's explore how God paints the world white in winter.

💭 Review Question: What cool colors did we learn about yesterday?
2Teaching (10 min)

Today we'll create a beautiful winter landscape just like God designs in nature.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Winter has special colors - blues and whites
  • Snow covers the ground like a soft blanket
  • God creates beautiful winter scenes
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does winter look like outside?
  • How do you think God makes snow?
3Activity: Winter Wonderland Painting (12 min)
hands-on painting

Create a snowy landscape using cool colors and white paint

📝 Instructions:
  1. Start with blue watercolor background
  2. Add white paint for snow-covered hills
  3. Use light brush strokes to create snow texture
  4. Optional: Sprinkle tiny bit of glitter for snow sparkle
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer colors, focus on white and light blue

Challenge: Add simple winter elements like trees or a snowman

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate our beautiful winter artwork!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What colors did we use?
  • How does our painting show winter?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll make a fun cotton ball snowman!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Winter landscapes help children observe and appreciate natural beauty

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Protect work surface with newspaper
  • Encourage creativity, no 'perfect' painting expected
  • Focus on enjoyment, not precision
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get frustrated with paint blending

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about creating, willingness to explore colors

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take a nature walk to observe winter colors
  • Read BibleMouse winter-themed storybook
  • Discuss Psalm 147:16 and God's creation of snow

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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