Stained Glass Winter Window Scene
Preschool Art Lesson: Stained Glass Winter Window Scene
Duration: 30-40 minutes
Learning Objectives:
Learn about the stained-glass art form and create vibrant, bold designs.
Create a cozy indoor Christmas scene with a snowy outdoor view, focusing on snowflakes and snow accumulation on the window frame.
Lesson Plan
1. Introduction (5 minutes)
Materials:
Picture 1: Stained Glass Art (e.g., a colorful stained-glass window).
Picture 2: Winter Window Scene (e.g., a window with snowflakes falling outside and snow piling up on the window frame).
Discussion & Observation:
Show the children the two images:
Stained Glass: Ask, “What do you see in this stained-glass window? What colors are used?”
Winter Window Scene: Ask, “What can you see outside the window? How do the snowflakes look? What’s happening to the snow on the window frame?”
Focus on the Snow and Window Frame:
"Do you see how the snow is falling outside? It looks so soft and light."
"Can you see the snow collecting on the windowsill and the edges of the window? It looks like it’s been snowing for a while."
Encourage the children to describe how the snowflakes are falling, and how they might feel the warmth inside as they look out at the cold snowy outdoors.
Transition: “Today, we’re going to make our own Stained Glass Winter Window Scene. We’ll use bright colors for the inside, like a stained-glass window, and we’ll show the snow and snowflakes outside the window, just like in the picture.”
2. Creative Activity (20-25 minutes)
Step 1: Coloring the Indoor Scene (10 minutes)
Materials: Pre-printed templates with Christmas elements (e.g., Christmas tree, stockings, gifts), crayons or markers.
Guide children to color the indoor scene with bright colors, using bold strokes to mimic the vibrant stained-glass effect.
“What color should the Christmas tree be?” (Green)
“What colors should the gifts and stockings be?” (Red, gold, etc.)
Remind them to color brightly, filling each space with bold colors to make it pop, like stained glass.
Step 2: Creating the Outdoor Scene (10-15 minutes)Materials: Black background paper, pre-cut white snowflake shapes, cotton, printed window frame image, glue sticks, liquid glue.
Attach the colored indoor scene onto the black background paper, simulating the view from inside the window.
Glue the snowflakes onto the dark background to create the illusion of snow falling outside.
Snow Accumulation: Focus on the window frame and the snow on the windowsill.
Use cotton to glue along the window frame and the sill to simulate snow accumulating.
Encourage children to think about how snow builds up over time and how it might look on the edges of the window.
Optional: Sprinkle glitter on the snowflakes for an extra touch of sparkle, representing how snow glistens in the cold.
3. Sharing and Reflection (5-10 minutes)
Presentation: Ask children to share their finished artwork with the class. They can describe their scene:
“What’s inside your window? How did you color your Christmas tree?”
“What do the snowflakes look like? How does the snow look on your window frame?”
Encouragement: Praise their creativity and highlight how they’ve shown the contrast between the warm indoor scene and the cold, snowy outdoors.
Class Wrap-Up
This lesson encourages children to explore the artistic effect of stained-glass windows while also capturing the beauty of a snowy winter day. Their artwork can be displayed to bring a festive and wintry atmosphere to the classroom.
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