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My Shape Picture

Shapes All Around

Day 45of 180
Week 9of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and use basic geometric shapes (circle, square, triangle)

2

Create a unique artwork combining multiple shapes

3

Develop creativity and fine motor skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 1:31

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

— Genesis 1:31 (WEB)

Just as God created beautiful things using different elements, we can create art by combining simple shapes

📦 Materials Needed

  • White construction paper
  • Crayons
  • Shape templates
  • Child-safe scissors
  • Glue stick
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art adventure! Let's review the shapes we've learned this week.

💭 Review Question: Can you show me a triangle? A circle? A square?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today, we're going to be creative artists and make something special using all our shapes!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God loves when we use our imagination
  • We can create beautiful things with simple shapes
  • Every picture tells a story
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What might you want to create with shapes?
  • Can you think of something in God's creation made of different shapes?
3Activity: Shape Story Picture (8 min)
hands-on

Create a picture using shapes to tell a story about God's wonderful world

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose your paper
  2. Trace or cut out different shapes
  3. Arrange shapes to make a picture
  4. Glue shapes onto paper
  5. Color and decorate your creation
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps trace and cut shapes

Challenge: Create a scene with multiple shapes and details

4Closing (3 min)

Let's look at our beautiful shape pictures and talk about what we made!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What shapes did you use?
  • What did you create?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll try block printing with shapes!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are developing fine motor skills and creativity

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Focus on fun, not perfection
  • Offer gentle guidance
  • Praise effort and creativity
🤔 Common Struggles:

Cutting and precise gluing can be challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Engagement, enjoyment, and basic shape recognition

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take a photo of the artwork for the BibleMouse portfolio
  • Display artwork where child can see and be proud

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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