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Tree Bark Is Rough

Trees Are Special Plants

Day 72of 180
Week 15of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that tree bark protects trees

2

Explore different tree bark textures through touch

3

Appreciate God's careful design in nature

📖 Scripture Connection

Job 14:7

“For there is hope for a tree, if it is cut down, that it will sprout again, and that its tender branch will not cease.”

— Job 14:7 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's protective design for trees and their ability to survive

📦 Materials Needed

  • Nature journal
  • Pencil or crayon
  • Outdoor access to trees
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: PK3 Science
  • Optional: Magnifying glass
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's lesson about trees being big and strong

💭 Review Question: Can you remember how tall trees can grow?
2Teaching (5 min)

Explain how tree bark is like a protective coat for trees

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Bark keeps trees safe from bugs and weather
  • Bark is rough and bumpy to help protect the tree
  • God made tree bark special to help trees survive
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think tree bark feels like?
  • Why do trees need protection?
3Activity: Bark Texture Exploration (6 min)
nature observation

Go outside and gently touch different tree barks

📝 Instructions:
  1. Walk to a nearby tree with your parent
  2. Gently touch the tree bark with your fingers
  3. Notice how rough and bumpy it feels
  4. Try rubbing a piece of paper against the bark to make a bark rubbing
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just touch and describe bark with parent help

Challenge: Draw or describe different bark textures in nature journal

4Closing (3 min)

Review what we learned about tree bark

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did tree bark feel like?
  • How does bark help protect trees?

Coming up: Tomorrow we will look at different tree leaves

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children learn best through sensory exploration

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, encouraging language
  • Help child explore safely
  • Praise curiosity and observations
🤔 Common Struggles:

Short attention span, may lose focus quickly

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's interest in touching and exploring bark texture

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a bark rubbing art project
  • Read a BibleMouse storybook about trees
  • Collect different bark samples in a nature collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

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