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Making Curvy Number Three

Numeral 3

Day 77of 180
Week 16of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize the shape of the numeral 3

2

Form the numeral 3 using playdough

3

Develop fine motor skills through tracing and shaping

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 1:9-13

“God said, 'Let the waters under the sky be gathered together to one place, and let the dry land appear.' And it was so. God called the dry land 'Earth,' and the gathering together of the waters he called 'Seas.' God saw that it was good.”

— Genesis 1:9-13 (WEB)

On the third day of creation, God organized the world, connecting to our exploration of the number 3

📦 Materials Needed

  • Playdough
  • Number 3 tracing card
  • Flat surface
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade PK3 Math
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Review yesterday's number 3 lesson with Three Bears story

💭 Review Question: Can you show me what number we learned about yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce how to form the number 3

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • The number 3 has two curvy lines
  • Start at the top and curve down
  • Make a little bump in the middle
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What things come in groups of three?
  • Can you count to three?
3Activity: Playdough Number 3 (6 min)
sensory play

Form the number 3 using playdough on a flat surface

📝 Instructions:
  1. Roll out playdough flat
  2. Trace the number 3 card
  3. Mold playdough to match the number's shape
  4. Practice making the curves
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps guide child's hands

Challenge: Try making number 3 without tracing card

4Closing (3 min)

Review number 3 formation

📝 Review Questions:
  • What shape did we make today?
  • How many curves does number 3 have?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll talk about how God is Three in One!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are developing fine motor skills and number recognition

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient with playdough exploration
  • Praise effort over perfect formation
  • Make it fun and playful
🤔 Common Struggles:

Difficulty forming precise curves, short attention span

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Attempts to follow the number's shape, engagement with activity

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional number 3 worksheets
  • Sing counting songs from BibleMouse Song Collection

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