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Yarn Exploration

Art with Yarn and String

Day 136of 180
Week 28of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Explore different textures of yarn and string

2

Practice sensory investigation through touch

3

Develop curiosity about how materials can bend and move

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 3:19

“Yahweh by wisdom founded the earth. By understanding, he established the heavens.”

— Proverbs 3:19 (WEB)

Just as God carefully crafted creation with intention, we can explore and appreciate the unique qualities of different materials

📦 Materials Needed

  • Yarn in different colors
  • String
  • White paper
  • Soft surface for exploring
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art adventure! Let's talk about what we did with paper last time and get ready to explore something new!

💭 Review Question: Can you remember the shapes we made with paper yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today we're going to use our special BibleMouse explorer fingers to feel different kinds of yarn and string!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Yarn is soft and can curl
  • String can be straight or wiggly
  • Different colors and textures are fun to touch
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does the yarn feel like?
  • Can you make the string go straight?
3Activity: Yarn Texture Investigation (8 min)
hands-on

Carefully explore different yarns and strings, feeling their textures

📝 Instructions:
  1. Sit at a table with a soft surface
  2. Touch each piece of yarn gently
  3. Notice how they feel and move
  4. Try curling and stretching the yarn
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just touch and feel the yarn

Challenge: Sort yarns by texture and color

4Closing (3 min)

Let's remember how God made everything with special care, just like our yarn!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did your fingers learn today?
  • What was your favorite yarn?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll use yarn to make fun lines on paper!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children learn through sensory exploration

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Supervise closely during exploration
  • Use encouraging, positive language
  • Let child explore at their own pace
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might not like different textures

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Curiosity and willingness to touch different materials

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for yarn coloring sheets
  • Sing a texture exploration song from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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