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Living Things Review Game

Science All Year Long

Day 171of 180
Week 35of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recall key concepts about living things

2

Identify characteristics of plants and animals

3

Practice cooperative learning through game play

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 1:11-12

“God said, 'Let the earth put forth grass, herbs yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit after its kind, with its seed in it, on the earth.' And it was so.”

— Genesis 1:11-12 (WEB)

Celebrates God's creation of living things and their ability to reproduce

📦 Materials Needed

  • Science journal
  • Colored index cards
  • Markers
  • Small prizes or stickers
  • BibleMouse Science Flashcards
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse science adventure! Let's remember what we've learned about living things.

💭 Review Question: Can you name one plant and one animal we've studied?
2Teaching (8 min)

Today we'll play a fun review game to celebrate all the amazing living things God created!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Living things grow and change
  • Plants and animals have different needs
  • Every living thing is special to God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes something alive?
  • How do plants and animals look different?
3Activity: Living Things Matching Relay (10 min)
game

Divide cards into plant and animal categories, then match them quickly!

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread colored cards on the floor
  2. Sort cards into 'Plant' and 'Animal' groups
  3. Race to match cards correctly
  4. Discuss each card after matching
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer cards and help child match

Challenge: Add life cycle stages to matching game

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate your learning and God's wonderful creation!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite living thing we learned about?
  • Can you name something that grows?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how things move and change!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Kindergarteners are developing understanding of living vs. non-living things

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use lots of enthusiasm
  • Allow physical movement during the game
  • Praise effort over perfect answers
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing between living and non-living objects

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to categorize and explain basic characteristics

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a nature collage of living things
  • Take a short walk to observe living things outside
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional worksheets

Ready for Tomorrow?

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