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Giant Circles

Big Shapes, Little Shapes

Day 81of 180
Week 17of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand what a circle is

2

Draw large circles using whole arm movement

3

Develop spatial awareness and motor skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 1:27

“God created man in his own image. In God's image he created him; male and female he created them.”

— Genesis 1:27 (WEB)

Just as God creates with purpose and intention, we can create art that reflects His creativity

📦 Materials Needed

  • Large white paper
  • Washable tempera paint
  • Paint brushes or sponges
  • Smock or old shirt
  • Newspaper or plastic tablecloth
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse Circle Adventure Begins!

💭 Review Question: What shapes did we make yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Introducing Big Circles

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Circles are round like the sun!
  • We can make big circles with our whole arm
  • God loves when we create and have fun
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you show me a circle?
  • What else is round like a circle?
3Activity: Giant Circle Painting (8 min)
hands-on

Paint big circles using whole arm movements

📝 Instructions:
  1. Put on your smock
  2. Spread out large white paper
  3. Dip brush or sponge in paint
  4. Make big, sweeping circle motions
  5. Use different colors if you want!
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps guide child's arm

Challenge: Try making overlapping circles

4Closing (3 min)

Circle Celebration

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about circles?
  • How big can you make a circle?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll make tiny little circles!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Large arm movements help develop gross motor skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Protect work surface with newspaper
  • Encourage free expression
  • Praise effort, not perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying within paper boundaries

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Smooth circular motions, engagement with activity

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Trace large circles on paper with sidewalk chalk outside
  • Read BibleMouse storybook about shapes

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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