Materials
none
Instructions
1. Cut out a large circle from
poster board or heavy paper,
and then cut out a smaller circle
from the middle. It should have a
donut or bagel shape to it.
2. Talk to the children about
the symbol of a wreath.
Explain that it is a welcome
sign that people put on
their front doors.
3. Use wreaths to learn about
the seasons. Let each child make
his own wreath for spring, summer, fall, and winter
near the beginning of each new season. A fall wreath
could include leaves, and cutouts or stamps of
pumpkins and apples. Winter wreaths could include
snowflakes, snowmen, mittens, and the colors white,
blue, and purple. In the spring, the children can look
outside for spring colors, such as yellow, purple,
green, and pink for leaves and flowers. Children may
want to include familiar animals of the season as
well. The same can be done for summer.
4. The wreath becomes a concrete symbol of when the
seasons change. It provides an opportunity for
families to talk with the child about the changes of the seasons and the
special aspects of each one. When the wreath is displayed each year, the
parent and child can discuss what to expect during that new season.
