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Evening Sun

The Sun in the Sky

Day 129of 180
Week 26of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Observe the sun's position in the western sky during evening

2

Understand how shadows lengthen as the sun moves

3

Develop curiosity about God's creation of daylight

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 104:19

“He appointed the moon for seasons. The sun knows its going down.”

— Psalm 104:19 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's intentional design of the sun's daily journey

📦 Materials Needed

  • Sun tracking worksheet
  • Chalk
  • Clock
  • Outdoor space
  • Pencil
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's lesson about the sun at noon. Ask: 'Where was the sun at noon? How were shadows different?'

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how short your shadow was at noon?
2Teaching (8 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll explore how the sun looks in the evening sky

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • The sun moves across the sky during the day
  • In the evening, the sun is in the west
  • Shadows get longer as the sun goes down
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What direction is west?
  • How do shadows change in the evening?
3Activity: Evening Shadow Tracking (10 min)
hands-on

Go outside and trace your shadow with chalk, noting its length and direction

📝 Instructions:
  1. Stand in the same spot as your noon shadow
  2. Have parent trace your evening shadow
  3. Compare length to noon shadow
  4. Mark the time on your BibleMouse sun tracking worksheet
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps trace shadow

Challenge: Measure shadow length with ruler

4Closing (3 min)

Review shadow observations and discuss how God designed the sun's daily path

📝 Review Questions:
  • Was your shadow longer or shorter than at noon?
  • What direction was the sun?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the sun's complete path across the sky

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are learning spatial awareness and observational skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient with directional concepts
  • Make observations fun and playful
  • Encourage child's natural curiosity
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding west/east directions and abstract movement concepts

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to notice shadow changes and engage with observation

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library shadow tracking coloring page
  • Read a BibleMouse Read-Aloud about sunlight and creation

Ready for Tomorrow?

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