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Whole Apple, Apple Pieces

Whole and Parts

Day 111of 180
Week 23of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the concept of a 'whole' object

2

Recognize that objects can be divided into 'parts'

3

Develop gentle curiosity about how things can change

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Corinthians 12:12

“For as the body is one, and has many members, and all the members of the body, being many, are one body, so also is Christ.”

— 1 Corinthians 12:12 (WEB)

Just like an apple can be one whole thing with many parts, we are many parts but one body in Christ

📦 Materials Needed

  • 1 whole apple
  • Child-safe knife (for parent use)
  • Cutting board
  • Small plates
  • Napkins
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse math adventure! Let's remember how we explored tall and short yesterday.

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how tall you were yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today we'll explore how one thing can be a whole, and then become parts!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Look at this beautiful whole apple
  • Apples grow on trees that God created
  • Watch how we can change the whole apple
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What color is our apple?
  • Can you see the whole apple?
3Activity: Apple Whole and Parts (6 min)
demonstration and snack

Parent carefully cuts apple into pieces, demonstrating whole becoming parts

📝 Instructions:
  1. Show whole apple first
  2. Count the pieces after cutting
  3. Let child touch and explore pieces
  4. Enjoy eating apple pieces together
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just show whole and cut, less counting

Challenge: Count pieces, discuss fractions

4Closing (3 min)

Review what we learned about whole and parts

📝 Review Questions:
  • Was this an apple before we cut it?
  • Are these still apple pieces?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll break bread to share, just like our apple!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are learning basic spatial concepts through hands-on experiences

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use slow, clear movements
  • Narrate what you're doing
  • Allow child to touch and explore
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get frustrated if cutting is too slow

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and curiosity about the changing object

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for apple-themed coloring
  • Sing 'God Made the Apple Tree' from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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