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Rubbing Reveal

Texture Touch and See

Day 27of 180
Week 6of 36
35Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the difference between actual and visual texture

2

Create texture rubbings using various surfaces and crayons

3

Appreciate God's creativity in designing different textures

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 1:31

“God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good.”

— Genesis 1:31 (WEB)

Celebrates the beautiful variety of textures God created in the world

📦 Materials Needed

  • White paper
  • Crayons (multiple colors)
  • Textured items (sandpaper, leaves, bark, fabric, bubble wrap)
  • Clipboard or hard surface
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

BibleMouse Art Explorers, today we'll discover how God made the world full of amazing textures!

💭 Review Question: What different textures did we explore yesterday?
2Teaching (10 min)

Texture is how something feels when you touch it. Today, we'll make those textures appear on paper like magic!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Some things feel smooth, some feel rough
  • We can show texture by rubbing crayons over textured surfaces
  • God created amazing textures everywhere!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What's the roughest thing you've ever touched?
  • What's the smoothest thing you know?
3Activity: Texture Treasure Rubbings (15 min)
hands-on

Create beautiful texture rubbings by placing paper over different surfaces

📝 Instructions:
  1. Place paper over a textured surface
  2. Choose a crayon with paper removed from side
  3. Gently rub crayon sideways across paper
  4. Watch the texture magically appear!
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help child position paper and guide crayon

Challenge: Create a texture collage with multiple rubbings

4Closing (5 min)

Share your favorite texture rubbing and talk about how God made such wonderful textures

📝 Review Questions:
  • What textures did you discover today?
  • Which rubbing do you like best?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how to draw different textures using special drawing techniques!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Texture exploration helps develop sensory awareness and artistic observation

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Supervise crayon rubbing to prevent tearing paper
  • Encourage exploration of multiple textures
  • Let child lead discovery
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might press too hard or get frustrated if texture doesn't show clearly

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about discovering hidden textures, careful observation

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a texture scavenger hunt around the house
  • Make a texture book with collected rubbings
  • Discuss how different animals use texture for survival

Ready for Tomorrow?

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