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Stick and Twig Collage

Nature's Colors

Day 33of 180
Week 7of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Develop fine motor skills by manipulating small twigs

2

Create a nature-inspired art piece using found materials

3

Appreciate God's creativity in nature's design

📖 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 beautiful creation in nature and encourages appreciation of natural materials

📦 Materials Needed

  • Construction paper
  • White glue
  • Small twigs and sticks
  • Child-safe scissors
  • Plastic mat or newspaper for work surface
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather around and look at yesterday's leaf rubbings. Talk about how God makes each leaf special!

💭 Review Question: What fun things did we do with leaves yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today, we're going to make a special picture using twigs from God's wonderful creation!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Look at different twigs and feel their rough texture
  • Talk about how God makes each twig unique
  • Show how to carefully place and glue twigs
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you find a twig that looks like a letter?
  • What color is your twig?
3Activity: Nature Twig Collage (8 min)
hands-on

Create a picture using twigs glued to paper

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread newspaper on work surface
  2. Choose your favorite twigs
  3. Put a small dot of glue on paper
  4. Carefully place twig on glue
  5. Make a special picture celebrating God's creation!
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps with gluing

Challenge: Try to make a specific shape like a cross or tree

4Closing (3 min)

Show and tell time with twig art!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we make today?
  • What was your favorite part?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll make art with flower petals!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This activity supports fine motor skill development and sensory exploration

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use small amount of glue to prevent mess
  • Supervise closely with small materials
  • Praise effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Difficulty placing small twigs, excess glue

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Concentration, careful placement, excitement about creation

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take a nature walk to collect more twigs
  • Use BibleMouse Printables to create a nature journal page
  • Sing a creation praise song from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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