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Chalk on Black Paper

Scribble Art

Day 53of 180
Week 11of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Explore chalk drawing on dark paper

2

Experiment with color contrast

3

Appreciate God's creation of light and dark

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 1:3

“God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light.”

— Genesis 1:3 (WEB)

Exploring how colors stand out against darkness, just like God's light shines in darkness

📦 Materials Needed

  • Black construction paper
  • Colored chalk
  • Chalk tray or paper towel
  • Smock or old shirt (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse art adventure, we're going to make colors dance on black paper!

💭 Review Question: What colors did we use yesterday with markers?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today we'll see how special chalk looks on dark paper - just like how God's light shines bright!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Chalk is soft and makes pretty marks
  • Black paper makes colors look super bright
  • God loves when we create and explore
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What colors do you want to use?
  • Can you make big scribbles or tiny lines?
3Activity: Chalk Magic on Dark Paper (8 min)
hands-on

Free scribble time with chalk on black paper

📝 Instructions:
  1. Put on your smock
  2. Choose 2-3 chalk colors
  3. Make big, happy scribbles on black paper
  4. Try holding chalk different ways
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps guide hand if needed

Challenge: Try making shapes or patterns with chalk

4Closing (3 min)

Let's look at our beautiful chalk art and remember how God makes everything colorful!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What colors did you use?
  • How does your picture look on black paper?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll make rainbow scribbles with many colors!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Chalk can be messy - have a wet wipe ready!

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Let child explore freely
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Talk about colors as they draw
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might get frustrated if chalk breaks

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enjoyment of color and creative expression

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take a photo of artwork for BibleMouse portfolio
  • Discuss how different colors look on dark paper

Ready for Tomorrow?

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