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Sponge Painting Fun

Big and Bold Painting

Day 37of 180
Week 8of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Explore different painting techniques using sponges

2

Practice fine motor skills through dabbing and printing

3

Develop appreciation for creative expression

📖 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 as we create art with sponges, God carefully and wonderfully created each of us with unique creativity

📦 Materials Needed

  • Sponges (kitchen or craft sponges)
  • Tempera paint
  • Large white paper
  • Paint smock or old shirt
  • Plastic tablecloth or newspaper
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art adventure! Let's remember how we made big, bold paintings yesterday and explore a new way of creating art today!

💭 Review Question: What did we do with big paper yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today we're going to use sponges to make special paintings! Sponges can make fun, bumpy prints that look different from brushes.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Look how squishy the sponge feels!
  • We can dab and press the sponge to make cool shapes
  • Every print is special and unique
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What colors do you want to use?
  • Can you show me how to dab the sponge?
3Activity: Sponge Painting Exploration (8 min)
hands-on

Let's create colorful artwork using sponges!

📝 Instructions:
  1. Put on your paint smock
  2. Choose 2-3 paint colors
  3. Dip sponge in paint
  4. Dab and press onto paper
  5. Explore different pressing techniques
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use one color and help child press sponge

Challenge: Try making patterns or shapes with sponge prints

4Closing (3 min)

Look at our beautiful sponge paintings! God made us creative just like this!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did your sponge painting look like?
  • How did the sponge feel?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll paint while listening to music!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Sponge painting helps develop fine motor skills and sensory exploration

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use washable paint
  • Protect work surface
  • Let child explore without too much direction
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might squeeze too hard or get frustrated with technique

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enjoyment of process, willingness to experiment

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Try different types of sponges
  • Create a sponge painting collage
  • Use sponges to make greeting cards

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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