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Winter: Cold and Quiet

Four Seasons

Day 105of 180
Week 21of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand basic characteristics of winter season

2

Identify how animals and plants change during winter

3

Develop appreciation for God's design in seasonal changes

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 74:17

“You have set all the boundaries of the earth. You have made summer and winter.”

— Psalm 74:17 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's intentional design of seasonal changes

📦 Materials Needed

  • Season pictures
  • White paper
  • Cotton balls
  • Glue
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide for K Science
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap previous day's lesson about fall, introduce winter theme

💭 Review Question: What changes did we see happening in fall?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explore winter characteristics with BibleMouse visual aids

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Winter is cold and has shorter days
  • Snow covers the ground in many places
  • Some animals hibernate or migrate
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you notice about winter?
  • How do animals stay warm?
3Activity: Winter Wonderland Craft (10 min)
craft

Create a winter scene using cotton balls and paper

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a winter landscape
  2. Glue cotton balls to represent snow
  3. Add details like trees or animals
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-draw landscape for child to decorate

Challenge: Add more detailed winter scene elements

4Closing (3 min)

Review winter characteristics and craft

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes winter special?
  • How did God create winter?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how trees change through seasons

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Winter is a time of rest and preparation in nature

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, engaging tone
  • Encourage child's curiosity
  • Connect scientific observations to God's design
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining attention during discussion

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's interest in winter characteristics and God's creation

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take a winter nature walk
  • Read BibleMouse winter-themed storybooks
  • Watch educational video about winter animals

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