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Near and Far

Landscapes: Near and Far

Day 123of 180
Week 25of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that objects closer look larger and objects farther away look smaller

2

Create a simple landscape showing depth using size differences

3

Develop observation skills about perspective

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 13:14-15

“Yahweh said to Abram, after Lot was separated from him, 'Lift up now your eyes, and look from the place where you are, northward and southward and eastward and westward, for all the land which you see, I will give to you and to your offspring forever.'”

— Genesis 13:14-15 (WEB)

Shows perspective of seeing a vast landscape and understanding space

📦 Materials Needed

  • White drawing paper
  • Crayons
  • Pencil
  • Landscape picture examples
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art adventure! Yesterday we learned about ground and sky. Today we'll explore how things look different depending on how close or far they are.

💭 Review Question: Can you remember what we learned about landscapes yesterday?
2Teaching (10 min)

Let's talk about how things look bigger when they're close to us and smaller when they're far away. Just like in our BibleMouse picture examples!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Things near us look large
  • Things far away look small
  • This helps create 'depth' in our drawing
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What looks big when it's close to you?
  • What looks small when it's far away?
3Activity: Near and Far Landscape (12 min)
hands-on

Create a simple landscape showing near and far objects

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a line across the middle of your paper for the horizon
  2. Draw a big tree in the foreground (close to you)
  3. Draw smaller trees in the background (far away)
  4. Add details like grass or clouds
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Draw just 2-3 trees of different sizes

Challenge: Add animals or buildings in different sizes

4Closing (3 min)

Let's look at our beautiful landscapes and talk about what we learned!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes things look far away?
  • How did you show depth in your drawing?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll create a landscape of our favorite place!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Perspective is a complex concept for kindergarteners. Focus on simple size differences.

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use real-world examples like looking down a long road
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Praise effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might draw all objects the same size

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Attempt to make background objects smaller

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take a walk and discuss near and far objects
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional perspective worksheets

Ready for Tomorrow?

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