Carrie chen
Teach kids the four seasons /Art and Craft
I put plastic bottles with sequins in them, combined with the story of I am a bunny, to introduce children to the four seasons, and then output sentences. The child really enjoys this handmade process.
**Four Seasons Sensory Bottles**
Today, we're going to make something magical—Four Seasons Sensory Bottles! These bottles will help us feel the beauty of spring, summer, autumn, and winter all year round. Let's get started!
**What You Need:**
- Clear plastic bottles (one for each season)
- Water
- Clear glue or glycerin
- Food coloring (green, yellow, red, blue)
- Glitter (different colors for each season)
- Small beads or sequins (optional)
- Hot glue gun (for adults to seal the bottles)
**Steps:**
1. **Spring Bottle:**
- Fill the bottle halfway with water.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring.
- Sprinkle in some green and pink glitter to represent fresh grass and blooming flowers.
- Add a few small beads or sequins for extra sparkle.
- Fill the rest of the bottle with water, leaving a little space at the top.
- Add a small amount of clear glue or glycerin to make the glitter fall slowly.
- Close the bottle tightly and shake to mix everything. Adults can use a hot glue gun to seal the lid.
2. **Summer Bottle:**
- Fill the bottle halfway with water.
- Add a few drops of blue food coloring.
- Sprinkle in some blue and yellow glitter for the sunny sky and sparkling water.
- Add a few small beads or sequins for extra sparkle.
- Fill the rest of the bottle with water, leaving a little space at the top.
- Add a small amount of clear glue or glycerin.
- Close the bottle tightly and shake to mix everything. Seal the lid with hot glue.
3. **Autumn Bottle:**
- Fill the bottle halfway with water.
- Add a few drops of red and yellow food coloring to make orange.
- Sprinkle in some gold and red glitter for falling leaves.
- Add a few small beads or sequins for extra sparkle.
- Fill the rest of the bottle with water, leaving a little space at the top.
- Add a small amount of clear glue or glycerin.
- Close the bottle tightly and shake to mix everything. Seal the lid with hot glue.
4. **Winter Bottle:**
- Fill the bottle halfway with water.
- Add a few drops of blue food coloring.
- Sprinkle in some silver and white glitter for snow and ice.
- Add a few small beads or sequins for extra sparkle.
- Fill the rest of the bottle with water, leaving a little space at the top.
- Add a small amount of clear glue or glycerin.
- Close the bottle tightly and shake to mix everything. Seal the lid with hot glue.
Now you have your very own Four Seasons Sensory Bottles! Shake them and watch the glitter swirl around, just like the changing seasons. Enjoy the magic of nature all year long!
