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Texture Rubbings

Texture Touch

Day 77of 180
Week 16of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that different objects have unique textures

2

Create art by making texture rubbings

3

Develop fine motor skills through crayon rubbing

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 35:32

“He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all craftsmanship”

— Exodus 35:32 (WEB)

God gives us creativity to explore and appreciate different textures He created

📦 Materials Needed

  • White copy paper
  • Crayons (with paper peeled off)
  • Textured objects (sandpaper, leaves, bubble wrap, fabric)
  • Clipboard or hard surface
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art adventure! Let's remember how we explored different textures yesterday.

💭 Review Question: What bumpy or smooth things did we touch yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today we'll make magic pictures by capturing hidden textures!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Look at these different objects - each feels different
  • We can make their texture 'show up' on paper
  • God made so many amazing textures for us to discover!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you feel this sandpaper?
  • What does the bubble wrap feel like?
3Activity: Texture Treasure Hunt (8 min)
hands-on

Place textured objects under paper and gently rub crayon sideways to reveal hidden textures

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose a textured object
  2. Put white paper on top
  3. Hold paper steady
  4. Rub crayon sideways across paper
  5. Watch the texture appear like magic!
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps hold paper steady

Challenge: Try multiple colors or textures on same page

4Closing (3 min)

Let's look at our amazing texture pictures!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What textures did you discover?
  • Which picture do you like best?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll make bumpy paint and create more textured art!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Texture exploration helps develop sensory processing and fine motor skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Supervise closely to prevent crayon eating
  • Praise effort over perfect results
  • Let child choose their own textures
🤔 Common Struggles:

Keeping paper still while rubbing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about discovering hidden textures

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a texture scavenger hunt around the house
  • Make a texture book with rubbings
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional texture worksheets

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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