Objective

By the end of this lesson, Braxrton will have a better understanding of winter, including its characteristics, the weather changes, and fun activities that happen during this chilly season. He will also learn about animals that live in winter and how they adapt to the cold.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Crayons or colored pencils
• A comfortable place to sit and draw
• A warm drink (like hot chocolate) to enjoy during the lesson

Before starting, ensure that Braxrton is comfortable and excited about learning. You can set up a cozy spot with blankets and pillows to make it feel special!

Activities

• Winter Weather Chart: Braxrton will create a simple chart to track the weather during winter. He can draw pictures for sunny, snowy, and cloudy days and talk about how each type of weather feels.

• Winter Scene Drawing: Using crayons or colored pencils, Braxrton will draw his favorite winter scene. It can be snowmen, ice skating, or animals in the snow. This will help him express what he loves about winter!

• Animal Adaptation Discussion: Talk about how different animals survive the winter. Braxrton can choose his favorite winter animal and draw it, discussing how it stays warm and finds food.

• Hot Chocolate Time: While enjoying a warm drink, discuss fun winter activities like sledding, building snow forts, or having snowball fights. This will make the lesson cozy and enjoyable!

Talking Points

• "What do you think happens to the trees and plants in winter? They look different, don't they?"
• "Can you feel how cold the air is in winter? What do you like to wear to stay warm?"
• "What animals do you think like winter? How do they stay warm and find food?"
• "What is your favorite thing to do in the snow? Have you ever built a snowman?"
• "Do you know why some animals have thick fur in winter? It helps them stay warm!"
• "Winter can be cold, but it can also be a lot of fun! What fun things do you want to do this winter?"