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Leaf Rubbing Art

Nature's Colors

Day 32of 180
Week 7of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize different leaf shapes and textures

2

Create a leaf rubbing artwork using crayons and leaves

3

Appreciate God's creativity in nature

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 1:11

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

— Genesis 1:11 (WEB)

Celebrates God's creation of plants and leaves, connecting our art activity to His wonderful design

📦 Materials Needed

  • White paper
  • Crayons (multiple colors)
  • Collected leaves
  • Flat surface
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade PK3 Art
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather leaves from yesterday's collection. Remind child how special each leaf is, just like God made each of us unique!

💭 Review Question: What different leaves did we find yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today in our BibleMouse lesson, we'll make leaves 'magically' appear on paper!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Look at the different leaf shapes
  • Feel the leaf's texture
  • Place leaf under paper carefully
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you see the leaf's lines?
  • What colors do you want to use?
3Activity: Leaf Rubbing Magic (8 min)
hands-on

Create beautiful leaf art by rubbing crayons over leaves placed under paper

📝 Instructions:
  1. Place leaf under white paper
  2. Choose a crayon color
  3. Gently rub crayon sideways over paper
  4. Watch the leaf shape appear!
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps guide child's hand while rubbing

Challenge: Try multiple leaf types and colors

4Closing (3 min)

Display artwork and talk about God's amazing leaf designs

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did your leaf look like?
  • What color did you use?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll make a collage with sticks and twigs!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Leaf rubbing develops fine motor skills and artistic exploration

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use light crayon pressure for best results
  • Choose leaves with clear, raised veins
  • Supervise closely to prevent paper tearing
🤔 Common Struggles:

Keeping paper still while rubbing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about seeing leaf shape appear

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a nature art journal in BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Discuss different leaf colors and shapes

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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