Making a seasonal calendar for children – with
a free printable download.
January, February, March, April – the wheel of the year never stands still! And when exactly is spring, summer, autumn or winter? Our little ones need to learn all this first. But we’ve also got a quick and easy IKEA hack ready from Limmaland for the annual cycle. Naturally, it comes with a free printable craft template. This way, you can learn the months and seasons with your children in a fun way. Let’s get started!
Learning about the seasons and months with children
: The Earth orbits the Sun once a year. That is why there are different seasons. And you can illustrate these to your children in a fun way using the annual cycle. Our craft idea is also ideal for nursery or primary school.
Here’s what you’ll need for the annual cycle craft project:
- an IKEA HEAT cork coaster,
- the free craft template to download,
- a pair of
- scissors and
- a pin
. The cork coaster provides the perfect base for lots of IKEA hacks for playful learning. So next time you’re at IKEA, why not pick up a pack of three?
Step 1: Print and cut out the annual cycle
. First, download the craft template for the annual cycle. Then print it out on slightly sturdier paper and cut out the annual cycle. Make sure you don’t forget the little hand!
Step 2: Attach the annual cycle and the pointer
Next, take the pot mat from IKEA and place the craft template and the pointer on top of it. Use your pin to secure the pieces to the cork mat. And you’re all set to get started and learn the months and seasons with your children
So that’s how quickly you can make your own brilliant educational game! You can find even more ideas for quick-and-easy IKEA hacks at and on the Limmaland website. What do you think, for example, of a XXL board game or a homemade mud kitchen?
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