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Pattern Quilt Design

Pattern Power

Day 40of 180
Week 8of 36
35Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and create patterns using shapes, colors, and lines

2

Design a paper quilt square with multiple pattern types

3

Develop appreciation for intentional design and creativity

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 35:32

“He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all craftsmanship”

— Exodus 35:32 (WEB)

God gives us creativity to design and make beautiful things, just like we're creating patterns in our art today

📦 Materials Needed

  • White drawing paper
  • Colored paper (optional)
  • Crayons
  • Markers
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse Art Adventure: Explore how patterns are everywhere in God's creation!

💭 Review Question: What patterns did we learn about yesterday?
2Teaching (12 min)

Pattern Quilt Design Introduction

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Patterns are repeated designs that follow a rule
  • We can make patterns with shapes, colors, and lines
  • Quilts are special blankets made of many different patterns
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you find a pattern in your clothing?
  • What patterns do you see in nature?
3Activity: Pattern Quilt Square (14 min)
project

Create a paper quilt square combining different pattern types

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold paper into 4 or 6 equal sections
  2. Create a different pattern in each section
  3. Use shapes, colors, and lines
  4. Decorate each section carefully
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer sections, focus on 2-3 pattern types

Challenge: Create more complex patterns, add symmetry

4Closing (3 min)

Share and celebrate our pattern quilt squares

📝 Review Questions:
  • What patterns did you use?
  • Which section is your favorite?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore symmetry in art and nature!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Patterns help children understand mathematical and artistic concepts

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage creativity and experimentation
  • Focus on fun, not perfection
  • Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional pattern examples
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get frustrated if patterns don't look exactly the same

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm, creativity, and ability to repeat a simple pattern

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a family quilt with each member designing a square
  • Look for patterns in nature during a walk
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional pattern worksheets

Ready for Tomorrow?

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