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Clay Balls

Clay Creations

Day 67of 180
Week 14of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn to roll clay into different sized balls

2

Practice fine motor skills with clay manipulation

3

Develop patience and creativity while exploring clay

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 2:7

“Yahweh God formed man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.”

— Genesis 2:7 (WEB)

Just as God carefully formed humans from clay, children will carefully form clay into different shapes

📦 Materials Needed

  • Air-dry clay
  • Play mat
  • Small tray or plate
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art adventure! Yesterday we learned about squeezing clay, and today we'll roll clay into fun balls!

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how you squeezed clay yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today we'll learn how to roll clay into different sized balls. Watch how I use my hands to roll the clay!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Soft clay feels squishy
  • We can make big balls and tiny balls
  • Roll between your palms in a circle
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What size ball do you want to make?
  • Can you make a ball as big as your hand?
3Activity: Clay Ball Rolling (8 min)
hands-on

Children will practice rolling clay into different sized balls

📝 Instructions:
  1. Take a small piece of clay
  2. Roll between your palms in a circular motion
  3. Make big balls and tiny balls
  4. Count how many balls you can make!
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child roll clay

Challenge: Try making balls of exactly the same size

4Closing (3 min)

Look at all the beautiful clay balls we made today!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about clay today?
  • How many balls did you make?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how to make clay snakes!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Fine motor skills are crucial at this age. Rolling clay helps develop hand strength and coordination.

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Let child explore clay freely
  • Demonstrate techniques gently
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get frustrated if balls aren't perfect

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enjoyment of process, attempt to roll clay

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for clay-themed coloring pages
  • Sing a simple song about creating while playing with clay

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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