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Both Sides the Same

Folding and Symmetry

Day 135of 180
Week 27of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that symmetry means both sides are the same

2

Create a simple symmetrical art piece by folding paper

3

Appreciate God's design of balance in creation

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 139:14

“I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.”

— Psalm 139:14 (WEB)

Just like our symmetrical art, God creates everything with perfect balance and design

📦 Materials Needed

  • White construction paper
  • Washable paint
  • Wet wipes
  • Scissors (parent use only)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Let's explore how things can look the same on both sides!

💭 Review Question: Remember how we made snowflakes yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll learn about symmetry - when both sides look exactly the same!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Fold paper in half
  • Paint on one side
  • Fold and press to make a mirror image
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you find something symmetrical in our room?
  • What things in nature are symmetrical?
3Activity: Symmetry Paint Prints (8 min)
hands-on

Create a beautiful symmetrical painting by folding and pressing

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold paper in half
  2. Put small paint drops on one side
  3. Fold paper and press gently
  4. Open to see your symmetrical design!
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer paint colors

Challenge: Try creating more complex paint patterns

4Closing (3 min)

Look at how beautiful our symmetrical art is!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does symmetry mean?
  • How did we make our art look the same on both sides?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore different textures with yarn!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Symmetry is a foundational math and art concept

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Help child fold paper carefully
  • Demonstrate gentle paint pressing
  • Praise effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Keeping paint contained and folding neatly

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's excitement about matching designs

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional symmetry worksheets
  • Look for symmetrical objects during a nature walk

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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