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Bumpy Paint

Texture Touch

Day 78of 180
Week 16of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Explore how adding materials changes paint texture

2

Experiment with creating bumpy paint surfaces

3

Develop sensory awareness and creativity

📖 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 creates things with different textures, we can explore and enjoy creating textured art

📦 Materials Needed

  • White paper
  • Paint (multiple colors)
  • Salt or fine sand
  • Paintbrushes
  • Paper plate
  • Wet wipes for cleanup
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art adventure! Let's talk about how things can feel different - some are smooth, some are bumpy!

💭 Review Question: What textures did we explore yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today we'll make special bumpy paint by adding something extra - salt or sand!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Different things can change how paint looks and feels
  • Adding salt makes paint look sparkly and bumpy
  • God made the world with so many different textures
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you find something bumpy in our room?
  • What does salt feel like?
3Activity: Bumpy Paint Exploration (8 min)
hands-on

Create textured paintings by mixing salt into paint

📝 Instructions:
  1. Put a little paint on the paper plate
  2. Sprinkle some salt into the paint
  3. Mix the salt and paint together
  4. Paint on your paper and watch the texture form!
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps mix and apply paint

Challenge: Try mixing different amounts of salt for varied textures

4Closing (3 min)

Look at our amazing bumpy paintings! God loves when we create!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What made our paint bumpy?
  • Did you like how it felt?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll make a special fabric collage with different textures!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Sensory exploration is crucial for PK3 learning

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use minimal salt - just a pinch!
  • Protect work surface with disposable tablecloth
  • Praise effort over perfect results
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might want to add too much salt or mix colors extensively

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's excitement about texture and willingness to experiment

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take photos of bumpy paintings for BibleMouse portfolio
  • Discuss how God makes things with different textures in nature

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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