Objective
By the end of this lesson, Jeremahli will understand the concept of the Wheel of the Year, learn about the different seasonal celebrations, and create art that represents each season.
Materials and Prep
- Paper
- Crayons or colored pencils
- Scissors (with supervision)
- Glue (if making a collage)
- A comfortable space to work
Before the lesson, it might be helpful to explain what the Wheel of the Year is: a circle that shows how the seasons change throughout the year, with special days to celebrate each season.
Activities
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Seasonal Wheel Creation: Jeremahli will draw a large circle on a piece of paper and divide it into four sections, one for each season. He can color each section with colors that represent that season, like bright colors for summer and cool colors for winter.
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Celebration Collage: After discussing the special celebrations for each season (like Spring Equinox, Summer Solstice, Autumn Equinox, and Winter Solstice), Jeremahli can create a collage. He can draw or cut out pictures that represent each celebration and glue them onto the corresponding section of his Seasonal Wheel.
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Story Time: Share a short story or myth associated with one of the seasons. This can be a fun way to learn about the traditions and meanings behind each celebration.
Talking Points
- "The Wheel of the Year is like a big circle that shows us how the seasons change. Can you see how it goes round and round?"
- "Each season has special days we celebrate! What do you think we celebrate in the spring?"
- "In summer, we have the longest days. What do you like to do when it’s sunny and warm?"
- "Autumn is when leaves change color. What colors do you see in the fall?"
- "Winter is cold and sometimes has snow! What do you like to do when it snows?"
- "Making art helps us remember the fun things about each season! What colors will you use for your wheel?"