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Nature Journal

Exploring God's Creation

Day 155of 180
Week 31of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Observe and document natural objects from recent explorations

2

Practice drawing and basic writing skills

3

Develop appreciation for God's detailed creation

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 104:24

“How many are your works, Yahweh! In wisdom have you made them all. The earth is full of your creatures.”

— Psalm 104:24 (WEB)

Encourages children to marvel at the diversity and beauty of God's creation through careful observation

📦 Materials Needed

  • Nature journal or blank sketchbook
  • Colored pencils or crayons
  • Collected nature items from previous explorations
  • Magnifying glass
  • Pencil
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather collected nature items from this week's explorations

💭 Review Question: What interesting things did we find during our nature walk?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce nature journaling as a way to remember and appreciate God's creation

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Look closely at each item with your magnifying glass
  • Draw what you see in your BibleMouse nature journal
  • Try to write or trace the name of the object
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes this item special?
  • How does this show God's creativity?
3Activity: BibleMouse Nature Discovery Journal (10 min)
project

Create a page in the nature journal for each collected item

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose one nature item
  2. Use magnifying glass to observe details
  3. Draw the item carefully
  4. Try to write or trace its name
  5. Color your drawing
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps with drawing and writing

Challenge: Write a simple sentence about the item

4Closing (3 min)

Share journal pages and discuss observations

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you discover today?
  • What was your favorite part of making your journal?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about simple machines that help us do work

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Nature journaling helps develop observation skills and appreciation for creation

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient with drawing skills
  • Focus on exploration, not perfection
  • Encourage curiosity
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may get frustrated with detailed drawing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about discovery, careful observation

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take photos of nature items to add to journal
  • Create a BibleMouse nature collection display
  • Read additional books about nature from BibleMouse Read-Aloud Library

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