Objective
By the end of this lesson, Jeremahli will understand the concept of the Wheel of the Year, learn about its seasonal celebrations, and create a fun art project that represents the different times of the year.
Materials and Prep
- Paper
- Colored pencils or crayons
- Scissors
- Glue
- A large piece of cardboard or poster board
Before the lesson, it might help to read a simple story about the seasons or watch a short video about the Wheel of the Year if available. This will give Jeremahli a basic understanding of the topic.
Activities
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Seasonal Wheel Creation: Jeremahli will draw a large circle on the cardboard or poster board and divide it into sections for each season. He can then color and decorate each section with images that represent Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.
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Celebration Collage: After discussing the different celebrations associated with each season, Jeremahli can cut out pictures from magazines or draw his own to create a collage that represents how people celebrate during each season.
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Story Time: Share a short story about a seasonal celebration, like a harvest festival or a spring festival. After reading, discuss what Jeremahli liked about the story and how it connects to the Wheel of the Year.
Talking Points
- "The Wheel of the Year is like a big circle that shows us the seasons! Can you name the four seasons?"
- "Each season has special celebrations. For example, in Spring, we celebrate new growth! What do you see growing in Spring?"
- "In Summer, we enjoy the sunshine! What fun things do you like to do when it's hot outside?"
- "Autumn is when leaves change color and fall down. Do you like jumping in piles of leaves?"
- "Winter is a time for snow and holidays! What is your favorite thing about Winter?"
- "Creating our seasonal wheel helps us remember all the fun things that happen throughout the year!"