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Picture Frame Decoration

Gifts from the Heart

Day 173of 180
Week 35of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn to decorate a picture frame as a thoughtful gift

2

Practice fine motor skills through crafting

3

Understand the joy of creating something special for others

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 3:3-4

“Don't let kindness and truth forsake you. Bind them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart.”

— Proverbs 3:3-4 (WEB)

Decorating a frame is a way to show love and kindness to others, just as the Bible encourages us to bind kindness to our hearts

📦 Materials Needed

  • Cardstock picture frame
  • Crayons
  • Markers
  • Stickers
  • Glue stick
  • Decorative materials (sequins, glitter, etc.)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll create a special picture frame as a gift of love!

💭 Review Question: What special gift did we make yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Let's learn how to make a beautiful frame to show someone we care

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Frames help us remember special moments
  • Making a gift shows love to others
  • We can use different colors and decorations
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Who would you like to give your frame to?
  • What makes a gift special?
3Activity: Loving Frame Decoration (8 min)
hands-on

Decorate a picture frame with love and creativity

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose your cardstock frame
  2. Select your favorite colors
  3. Carefully decorate the frame
  4. Add stickers or special decorations
  5. Let your frame dry
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-cut stickers or large decorations

Challenge: Create a themed frame with specific design elements

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate your beautiful frame and talk about who you'll give it to

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about giving gifts?
  • How does creating something make others happy?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll make a love coupon book for our family!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This activity helps develop fine motor skills and emotional intelligence

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Help with glue if needed
  • Encourage creativity
  • Focus on the joy of giving
🤔 Common Struggles:

Difficulty with fine motor skills or staying focused

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm, creativity, and care in decorating

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take a photo of the frame-making process
  • Write a small note to go with the frame
  • Use the BibleMouse Printables Library for additional frame templates

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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