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Nature Collection

Outdoor Art

Day 152of 180
Week 31of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify different natural objects found outside

2

Collect and sort natural materials for art

3

Appreciate God's creative design in nature

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 1:31

“God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good.”

— Genesis 1:31 (WEB)

Celebrates God's creation and the beauty of natural objects

📦 Materials Needed

  • Small collection bag or basket
  • Paper
  • Crayons
  • Glue stick (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we're going on a nature treasure hunt! Remember our sidewalk chalk art from yesterday? Now we'll collect special things from outside!

💭 Review Question: What fun things did we draw outside yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

We're going to be nature detectives and find special treasures God made! Look for things like smooth rocks, pretty leaves, and interesting sticks.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God made everything in nature
  • Natural objects can be used for art
  • We can be thankful for God's creation
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What colors do you see outside?
  • Can you find something smooth? Something rough?
3Activity: Nature Treasure Collection (8 min)
hands-on

Walk outside and collect natural objects in your bag. Sort them by color, size, or texture.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Put on outside shoes
  2. Take your collection bag
  3. Carefully pick up interesting objects
  4. Show mommy or daddy what you found
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Stay in one small area of yard

Challenge: Try to find objects of different textures

4Closing (3 min)

Let's look at our nature treasures! Can you tell me about what you found?

📝 Review Questions:
  • What special things did God make?
  • What was your favorite thing you collected?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll make art with our nature collection!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children explore through touching and collecting. Supervise closely to ensure safe exploration.

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple, clear instructions
  • Praise exploration and curiosity
  • Help child stay safe while collecting
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying focused, understanding gentle collection

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about discovery, careful handling of objects

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a nature collage in BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Read a BibleMouse Read-Aloud book about creation

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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