Preschool Learning Fun
Learning about time and Seasons can be confusing to them. The more they discuss and associate things they do in different seasons, the easier for them to begin to understand this concept. A fun way to help them learn about the seasons and the order they come in is to make this Season Mobile.
Before Making this mobile, I would suggest to read a few books about seasons. While reading the books, point out the different things you could do in each season, for example, in winter we can go sledding. In summer, we can go swimming etc. This will help them begin to associate the different temperatures, experiences of each season. There are a few books that cover the seasons and would be good for this activity. They are: Sunshine makes the Seasons by Franklyn M. Branley, Michael Rex (Illustrator),Time and Seasons by Barbara Taylor, Brenda Walpole, Barbara Taylor, Seasons 123 by Patricia Whitehouse. You could also read a book specifially about each season.
Seasons Mobile
Supplies:
- Construction paper, two colors
- Hole puncher
- Glue stick
- Yarn or ribbon
- Crayons, Markers
- Scissors
Steps
- Cut Paper in half
- Cut a slightly smaller rectangle from other paper
- Glue smaller rectangle on larger one
- Punch a hole on top and bottom of all but last one, Just do a Hole on the top of last one.
- Repeat to make 4 rectangles
- Write, or help your child right the seasons. One season per card.
- Talk to your child about things they like to do in each season. For example, what is your favorite thing to do in the winter time. Depending on their age, you might have to remind them of some things you do during that time.
- Have them draw a picture and write what their favorite thing to do in each season is. For example, draw a picture of a pool, and write swim at the pool.
- Tie each season together in order, starting with the season you are currently in.
Have fun!! I’d love to hear what your child’s favorite thing is here.
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