Winter Hide-and-Seek Snowflakes
Preschool Art Lesson: Winter Hide-and-Seek Snowflakes
Duration: 30-40 minutes
Learning Objectives:
Explore the colors of winter and the magical quality of snowflakes.
Practice watercolor techniques by creating a winter scene with hidden snowflakes.
Learn how watercolors blend and how salt can add texture to the painting.
Lesson Plan
1. Introduction (5 minutes)
Materials:
Winter snow scene images (photographs or illustrations of snow-covered landscapes).
White watercolor paper, oil pastels (preferably white), watercolors, paintbrushes, salt.
Discussion & Observation:
Show children pictures of snowy winter scenes.
Ask, “What colors do you see in the winter scenes? What does the snow look like? What color is the sky? What color are the trees or houses?”
Encourage children to describe winter as a time of cold, calm, and snow:
“In winter, everything can be white, cold, and quiet, with the snow falling softly.”
Transition:
“Today, we are going to play a game of hide-and-seek with snowflakes! Some snowflakes are big, some are small, and I’ve hidden them on this white paper. We’re going to find them with color!”
2. Creative Activity (20-25 minutes)
Step 1: Drawing Hidden Snowflakes (5 minutes)
Preparation:
Before class, use oil pastels to draw hidden snowflakes on the watercolor paper.
These snowflakes should be lightly drawn in white, so they are invisible against the paper but can be revealed when the children apply watercolors.
Snowflake Variety: Use a mix of large and small snowflakes, some near the edges and some more hidden in the middle.
Guidance:
Explain: “I’ve drawn some big snowflakes and small ones in white. I’ve hidden them on the paper. The snowflakes are playing a game of hide-and-seek, and you are going to help me find them with color!”
Step 2: Adding Color (10-15 minutes)
Materials: Watercolor paints, paintbrushes, water.
Start by demonstrating: “Now we’re going to use two colors of watercolor. You can pick any colors you like, but let’s make them winter colors—blues, purples, or even soft pinks and grays.”
If needed, use a large brush to dampen the paper with clean water. This will help the watercolor spread and blend, creating the effect of snowy softness.
Allow the children to start painting over the entire paper.
Encourage them to apply color all over the page, watching how the watercolor spreads and mixes, revealing the hidden snowflakes.
Step 3: Finding the Snowflakes (5-10 minutes)
As children paint, guide them to look carefully for the hidden snowflakes.
“Do you see the snowflakes? They are starting to show up as you paint. Look for the parts that don’t have color—those are the snowflakes!”
They will see how the colors of winter fill the background, and the snowflakes will emerge in their white shapes, almost like magic.
Step 4: Adding Texture with Salt (Optional, 5 minutes)
Texture Effect:
Once the children have finished painting and their watercolor is still wet, invite them to sprinkle a little salt onto the painting.
“Let’s add some salt to make the snow look even more magical! When the salt touches the wet paint, it will make it look like the snowflakes are sparkling or creating a frosty effect.”
Observe how the salt creates interesting textures on the paper as it absorbs the watercolor.
3. Sharing and Reflection (5-10 minutes)
Presentation: Ask each child to share their artwork with the class:
“Tell us where you found your snowflakes! What colors did you use for your snow?”
“Did you see how the salt made the snow sparkle?”
Encourage children to appreciate each other's unique snowflake scenes. Praise their creativity and effort in finding the hidden snowflakes.
Class Wrap-Up
This lesson combines fun with the magical feel of winter. Children will not only practice their watercolor skills but also engage in a playful activity of finding hidden elements in their artwork. The addition of salt brings a tactile element to the painting, creating a sense of texture and wintery wonder.
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