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Winter Is Cold and Snowy

Seasons Change

Day 165of 180
Week 33of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize winter as a cold season with snow in some places

2

Describe how animals and trees change during winter

3

Appreciate God's design of 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

  • Winter clothing items
  • White cotton balls or paper snowflakes
  • Season wheel from BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • Winter picture book
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Let's talk about winter! Can you show me how cold you feel?

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about fall yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Winter is a special time when the world gets cold. Some places have snow, and trees lose their leaves.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Winter is cold
  • Some places have snow
  • Animals sleep or hide during winter
  • Trees look different
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you wear when it's cold?
  • Have you ever seen snow?
3Activity: Winter Dress-Up (6 min)
hands-on exploration

Practice putting on winter clothing and make 'snow'

📝 Instructions:
  1. Try on winter coat, hat, and mittens
  2. Scatter cotton ball 'snow'
  3. Move like you're cold
  4. Talk about how animals stay warm
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just try on one winter item

Challenge: Pretend to be different winter animals

4Closing (3 min)

Review winter characteristics

📝 Review Questions:
  • Is winter hot or cold?
  • What happens to trees in winter?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about taking care of God's creation

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are learning basic seasonal concepts

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use lots of gestures and movement
  • Speak in simple, clear sentences
  • Be patient with limited attention span
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing between different seasons

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child mimicking winter movements, understanding cold concept

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Make a winter sensory bin with cotton, blue items
  • Read winter-themed BibleMouse storybook

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