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Rocks Are Different

Rocks and Dirt

Day 142of 180
Week 29of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify different rock characteristics (color, size, texture)

2

Sort rocks by observable properties

3

Appreciate God's creativity in making unique rocks

📖 Scripture Connection

Job 28:6

“Its stones are the place of sapphires. Its dust contains gold nuggets.”

— Job 28:6 (WEB)

Demonstrates the wonderful variety and beauty of rocks created by God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Collection of various rocks
  • White sorting tray
  • Magnifying glass
  • Small collection containers
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather rocks collected yesterday. Remind child that God made all rocks.

💭 Review Question: Can you remember what we learned about rocks yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Explore rock differences using simple language

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Rocks can be big or small
  • Rocks have different colors
  • Some rocks are smooth, some are rough
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What color is this rock?
  • Does this rock feel smooth or bumpy?
3Activity: Rock Sorting Adventure (6 min)
hands-on

Sort rocks by color and texture on white tray

📝 Instructions:
  1. Place rocks on sorting tray
  2. Separate rocks by color
  3. Feel each rock and group by smoothness
  4. Use magnifying glass to look closely
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Sort into just 2-3 categories

Challenge: Create a rock collection with labels

4Closing (3 min)

Recap rock differences and God's creativity

📝 Review Questions:
  • What colors did we see?
  • Which rock felt the smoothest?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore dirt and where things grow!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children learn best through tactile exploration

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, encouraging language
  • Let child explore freely
  • Praise curiosity and careful observation
🤔 Common Struggles:

May have difficulty with fine motor sorting

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's interest and willingness to touch different textures

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a BibleMouse rock collection journal
  • Use rocks in simple art project

Ready for Tomorrow?

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