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Fabric Collage

Texture Touch

Day 79of 180
Week 16of 36
20Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Explore different fabric textures through touch

2

Practice fine motor skills by gluing fabric pieces

3

Recognize that God creates things with different textures

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 appreciate those textures in our art

📦 Materials Needed

  • Various fabric scraps (soft, rough, smooth)
  • White construction paper
  • Child-safe glue
  • Scissors (for parent use)
  • Large plastic mat or newspaper

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse art lesson, we're going to explore how God made things with different feels!

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

Let's talk about how things feel different! Some fabrics are soft like a bunny, some are rough like tree bark.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Touch different fabric pieces
  • Describe how each piece feels
  • Talk about God's amazing creation
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you find a soft piece of fabric?
  • What does this fabric feel like?
3Activity: Fabric Texture Collage (8 min)
hands-on

Create a colorful collage by gluing different fabric pieces

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread out fabric pieces
  2. Feel each piece with your fingers
  3. Choose pieces you like
  4. Put glue on paper
  5. Stick fabric pieces down
  6. Pat each piece gently
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps place fabric pieces

Challenge: Child chooses and arranges fabric independently

4Closing (3 min)

Let's look at our beautiful collage and remember how God makes everything special!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite fabric?
  • How did the fabrics feel different?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll make a picture with lots of different textures!

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Texture exploration is crucial for PK3 sensory development

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle guidance
  • Encourage touching and exploring
  • Praise effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get glue everywhere or have trouble placing fabric

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement with different textures

Extension Activities

  • Take photos of completed collage for BibleMouse portfolio
  • Read a texture-themed book from BibleMouse Read-Aloud Library

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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