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On the Table, Under the Table

In, Out, Up, Down

Day 68of 180
Week 14of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand spatial concepts of ON and UNDER

2

Practice placing objects on different surfaces

3

Develop spatial awareness and following directions

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 23:5

“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over.”

— Psalm 23:5 (WEB)

Introduces the concept of a table, connecting the physical learning to a spiritual truth about God's provision

📦 Materials Needed

  • Small table
  • Soft toys
  • Balls
  • Containers
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll explore where things can be - on top of and underneath things!

💭 Review Question: Can you show me where you put your toy yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Let's learn about ON and UNDER using our special BibleMouse movement game!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • ON means something is sitting on top of a surface
  • UNDER means something is below a surface
  • We can play and learn about these words together!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you put this toy ON the table?
  • Where can you hide something UNDER?
3Activity: Table Treasure Hunt (6 min)
movement game

Children will place toys ON the table and crawl UNDER the table to find hidden objects

📝 Instructions:
  1. Place soft toys ON the table
  2. Hide a ball UNDER the table
  3. Encourage child to describe where things are
  4. Take turns hiding and finding objects
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps place and find objects

Challenge: Child gives instructions to parent about object placement

4Closing (3 min)

Review our spatial learning and celebrate discoveries!

📝 Review Questions:
  • Where did we put our toys?
  • What does UNDER mean?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll play Position Word Simon Says!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Spatial awareness is crucial for early math and cognitive development

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use clear, simple language
  • Make learning feel like play
  • Praise attempts and exploration
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may confuse ON and UNDER initially

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child correctly placing objects and using words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for position word coloring sheets
  • Sing position word songs from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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