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Spring: Time of New Growth

Four Seasons

Day 102of 180
Week 21of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify characteristics of spring season

2

Observe signs of new plant and animal growth

3

Appreciate God's design in seasonal changes

📖 Scripture Connection

Song of Solomon 2:11-12

“For, behold, the winter is past. The rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth. The time of the singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.”

— Song of Solomon 2:11-12 (WEB)

Describes the beautiful transformation of spring, highlighting new growth and renewal

📦 Materials Needed

  • Construction paper
  • Green and brown crayons
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Season pictures from BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • Magnifying glass
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse science explorers, today we're discovering the magic of spring!

💭 Review Question: What season did we learn about yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Spring is a time when God shows us how He brings new life everywhere!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Warmer temperatures return
  • Rain helps plants grow
  • Baby animals are born
  • Flowers start blooming
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What new things do you see outside in spring?
  • How do plants look different in spring?
3Activity: Spring Growth Collage (10 min)
hands-on

Create a colorful spring growth picture showing new life

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw brown ground on paper
  2. Use green crayon to draw sprouting plants
  3. Cut and glue small flower shapes
  4. Draw baby animals near plants
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps with cutting

Challenge: Add specific spring details like raindrops

4Closing (3 min)

Review spring characteristics and thank God for seasonal changes

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes spring special?
  • What new things grow in spring?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore summer and its warm sunshine!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Spring represents renewal and growth in nature, mirroring spiritual growth

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Take a short nature walk to observe spring changes
  • Encourage child's curiosity about new growth
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might have difficulty distinguishing subtle seasonal changes

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's excitement about new plant and animal life

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Plant seeds in small cup to observe growth
  • Read BibleMouse recommended spring-themed storybooks

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