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Ocean Wonders

Under the Sea

Day 96of 180
Week 20of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize different ocean colors and shapes

2

Create a simple ocean-themed art piece

3

Appreciate God's creative design in marine life

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalms 104:25

“There is the sea, great and wide, which teems with innumerable living things, living creatures small and great.”

— Psalms 104:25 (WEB)

Celebrates the diversity and wonder of ocean life created by God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Blue and green paper
  • Tissue paper
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • Markers
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse Ocean Adventure begins! Let's explore the amazing underwater world God created.

💭 Review Question: What animals did we learn about in our last art lesson?
2Teaching (10 min)

Discover the beautiful colors and shapes of ocean creatures

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Oceans have many beautiful blues and greens
  • Sea creatures come in different shapes and sizes
  • God made each ocean animal special
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What blue things do you see in the ocean?
  • Can you make a wave shape with your hand?
3Activity: Ocean Collage Creation (12 min)
observation and discussion

Create a colorful ocean scene using tissue paper and drawing

📝 Instructions:
  1. Take blue paper as your ocean background
  2. Tear tissue paper into wave and water shapes
  3. Glue tissue paper onto blue paper
  4. Draw simple sea creatures with markers
  5. Add fun details like bubbles or seaweed
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps with cutting and gluing

Challenge: Add more detailed sea creatures or underwater scene

4Closing (3 min)

Share your ocean artwork and talk about God's amazing creation

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about oceans today?
  • What was your favorite part of our art project?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about painting waves with watercolors

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Ocean ecosystems are complex and beautiful, reflecting God's creativity

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Focus on exploration and fun, not perfection
  • Encourage child's creativity and imagination
  • Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional ocean art ideas
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get frustrated with cutting or gluing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about creating, ability to describe ocean colors

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Watch a child-friendly ocean documentary
  • Read a BibleMouse Read-Aloud book about sea life
  • Explore ocean sounds or ocean-themed music

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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