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Rainbow After the Storm

Weather and Sky

Day 119of 180
Week 24of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and name rainbow colors

2

Create a rainbow painting using watercolors

3

Understand God's promise symbolized by rainbows

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 9:13

“I set my rainbow in the cloud, and it will be a sign of a covenant between me and the earth.”

— Genesis 9:13 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's promise and hope after difficult times

📦 Materials Needed

  • Blue paper
  • Watercolor paints
  • Paintbrushes
  • Water cup
  • Paper towels
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's rainy day lesson and talk about what happens after rain

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about rain drops yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Introduce rainbow colors and God's promise

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Rainbows appear after storms
  • God made rainbows to show His love
  • Rainbows have special colors
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you name the colors of the rainbow?
  • Have you ever seen a rainbow?
3Activity: Rainbow Promise Painting (8 min)
hands-on

Create a watercolor rainbow on blue paper

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold paper in half to create sky and ground
  2. Paint a gentle curve with rainbow colors
  3. Add cotton ball clouds on top
  4. Use white chalk to add light effects
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-drawn rainbow outline

Challenge: Add additional details like sunshine or trees

4Closing (3 min)

Review rainbow colors and God's promise

📝 Review Questions:
  • What colors did we use?
  • What does the rainbow remind us of?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore snowy winter skies

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Rainbows symbolize hope and God's faithfulness

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Help child mix watercolors gently
  • Encourage creativity in color placement
  • Focus on enjoyment, not perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Keeping paint within desired areas

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's excitement about colors and painting

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Sing BibleMouse rainbow color song
  • Read BibleMouse storybook about Noah's ark

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