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Bumpy Collage

Texture Time

Day 43of 180
Week 9of 36
30Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Identify and explore different textures through art

2

Create a collage using multiple textured materials

3

Develop fine motor skills through cutting and gluing

Psalm 139:14

I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.

Psalm 139:14 (WEB)

Just as our artwork has many different textures, God created each of us unique and special

📦 Materials Needed

  • Colored construction paper
  • Sandpaper
  • Bubble wrap
  • Fabric scraps
  • Child-safe scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Crayons

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art adventure! Let's remember how we explored textures yesterday with our crayon rubbings.

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

Today, we'll create a special collage using different textures to show how God makes everything unique.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Textures can feel different - rough, smooth, bumpy
  • We can use many materials to create art
  • God loves creativity!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What different textures can you feel right now?
  • How do different textures make things special?
3Activity: Texture Treasure Collage (12 min)
hands-on

Create a collage using different textured materials

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose a piece of construction paper
  2. Collect different textured materials
  3. Cut or tear materials into shapes
  4. Glue materials onto paper
  5. Add color with crayons if desired
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-cut materials for younger children

Challenge: Create a texture map showing different surface types

4Closing (3 min)

Let's share our beautiful collages and talk about the different textures we used!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite texture?
  • How does your collage show God's creativity?

Coming up: Tomorrow, we'll learn how to draw textures on paper!

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Texture exploration helps develop sensory awareness and fine motor skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Supervise scissor use
  • Encourage exploration of different materials
  • Focus on process, not perfect results
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might have difficulty cutting or gluing precisely

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and enjoyment of different textures

Extension Activities

  • Create a texture scavenger hunt around the house
  • Make a texture book with found materials
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional texture worksheets

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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