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Winter Wonderland Fun

Lesson Plan

Winter Wonderland Fun

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This lesson plan is designed to engage 5-6 year olds in a fun and creative exploration of winter. Through storytelling, crafting, and movement activities, children will learn about winter themes and express their creativity. This lesson is important as it encourages imagination, fine motor skills, and physical activity, all while fostering a love for the winter season.

Audience

5-6 year olds

Time

60 minutes

Approach

Materials

Winter Storybook, Craft supplies (paper, glue, scissors, cotton balls), Music for movement game, and Printable Snowflake Cards

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Gather children in a circle.
  • Introduce the theme of winter and ask children what they know about winter.
  • Read a winter-themed storybook to the children.

Step 2

Winter Craft Activity

20 mins

  • Provide each child with paper, glue, scissors, and cotton balls.
  • Instruct them to create a winter scene using the materials.
  • Encourage creativity and assist as needed.

Step 3

Movement Game: Snowflake Dance

20 mins

  • Play winter-themed music.
  • Hand out printable snowflake cards to each child.
  • Instruct children to dance around the room, pretending to be snowflakes.
  • Pause the music and ask them to freeze in place like a snowflake.

Step 4

Closure

10 mins

  • Gather children back in a circle.
  • Ask them to share their favorite part of the lesson.
  • Discuss what they learned about winter.
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Worksheet

Printable Snowflake Cards

These cards are used for the Snowflake Dance movement game. Print one card per child.




Snowflake 1







Snowflake 2







Snowflake 3







Snowflake 4







Snowflake 5




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