Encourage your kids or students to learn more about the seasons of the year with this adorable craft activity. An art project is a great way for young children to learn and explore their creativity while practicing their fine motor skills.
This four seasons paper plate spinner craft comes with a free template page and a game you can use to learn about seasonal changes in a fun way. With minimal prep, you can get started with this fun craft and start learning!
- Table Of Contents:
Materials
- Free printable template
- Markers
- Scissors
- Paper plates
- Brass fastener/paper fastener
Instructions
Step 1)
Gather your supplies and print the free template from this article.
Step 2)
Draw lines on your first paper plate, sectioning it into quarters.
Step 3)
Cut out the template pieces and glue them onto the paper plate. Each section should represent one season and have one tree template in it.
Step 4)
Use markers to color a tree for each season. Fall should have colorful leaves on the tree and ground. Winter tree branches are bare and covered in snow. Spring tree branches have flower blossoms and summer tree branches are green and bushy.
Step 5)
Cut one quarter out of your second paper plate and make a hole in the center of both plates with your brass fastener.
Step 6)
Put the cut paper plate on top of the first paper plate and secure them together with the brass fastener.
Step 7)
Add the ‘seasons’ template words to the front of your craft and color it in. You can customize the front paper plate however you’d like to make it your own.
Video Instructions
Prefer to watch video instructions? Check out the YouTube channel for Crafty Kids Play and watch the full video tutorial for this Seasons Paper Plate Craft right here.
Q & A Game for This Four Seasons Craft
Once your kids are done making this craft, you can use it for a fun Question and Answer game! Ask them some questions and instead of answering with words, have them spin their craft to the correct season. It’s a very easy way to check for understanding.
Questions:
- This season is sunny and hot.
- In this season, flowers start to bloom.
- In this season, leaves start falling off trees.
- This season is cold and snowy.
- In this season, you might need sunglasses and sunscreen.
- In this season, you might need an umbrella a lot.
- In this season, you might use a rake.
- In this season, you might need a snow shovel.
- In this season, animals like bears may go into hibernation.
- People often celebrate holidays like Thanksgiving and Halloween during this season.
- During this season, you may see migratory birds flying south for warmer temperatures.
- This season is perfect for activities like skiing and building snowmen.
- During this season, days become shorter, and nights become longer.
- During this season, we celebrate the harvest of food from farmers’ fields.
- During this season, you might build sand castles at the beach.
Seasons Craft Template Download
You can use this free printable PDF file to help make your own four seasons paper plate craft. This template also includes a list of questions so you can use your seasons craft as part of a game.
When using these template pieces, younger students may like tracing the name of the season for extra practice, while older children can color in each letter for fun.
The printable templates come with tree outlines for each season so your little artist can focus on the differences in the changing seasons
This craft template is for your own personal use only, not for commercial use or resale purposes.
Tips & Troubleshooting
Preparation is Key:
Before starting the craft, ensure that all materials are gathered and organized. This includes printing the template, preparing the paper plates, and having markers, scissors, and glue readily available.
Age-Appropriate Modifications:
Consider the age of the children participating and modify the craft accordingly. Younger children may need help cutting the template pieces, while older kids can handle more intricate details. Supervise younger children during scissor use.
Discuss Each Season:
Take a few moments to discuss the characteristics of each season before starting the craft. This can help children make informed choices when coloring and decorating each section.
You can make this craft part of a larger lesson on seasonal change and explain more about how green leaves turn to autumn leaves and about the earth’s rotation around the sun.
Benefits of This Four Seasons Craft For Kids
Seasonal Awareness:
Through the process of designing and coloring each section of the craft to represent a specific season, children gain a better understanding of the characteristics and changes associated with each season. This hands-on activity fosters seasonal awareness and helps them recognize the unique features of spring, summer, fall, and winter.
Fine Motor Skills Development:
Cutting, gluing, and coloring involved in this craft contribute to the enhancement of fine motor skills in children. These activities require precision and hand-eye coordination promoting dexterity and control over hand movements.
Creativity and Personalization:
The craft encourages children to express their creativity. They can customize the appearance of each season, making artistic decisions about the features of the trees and the overall design. This personalization not only makes the craft unique but also boosts children’s confidence in their creative abilities.
Interactive Learning:
The Q & A game transforms this craft into an interactive learning tool. By spinning the craft to find the correct season in response to questions, children engage in a fun and dynamic learning experience. This activity reinforces their understanding of seasonal attributes through play.
Final Thoughts
Kids will have a great time with this four seasons craft! It’s a creative way to learn about the seasons as they actively engage in crafting while absorbing valuable information about nature’s cycles. This hands-on approach not only makes learning enjoyable but also leaves them with a tangible reminder of the changing seasons.
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