Building with Shapes
Learn to create connected paper loops
Practice fine motor skills with cutting and linking
Understand the concept of connecting shapes
“Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and doesn't have another to lift him up.”
— Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (WEB)Just as paper loops connect to make a chain, people are stronger when they work together
Welcome to today's BibleMouse art adventure! Let's remember how we made prints last time and now we'll learn to connect shapes into a beautiful chain.
Today we'll learn how to make paper loops that connect into a long, colorful chain. Each loop is special, just like each person in God's family!
Create a colorful paper chain by cutting strips and linking them together
Simpler: Parent helps cut strips and link first few loops
Challenge: Create a pattern with different colored loops
Look at our beautiful chain! Each loop is connected, just like we're connected in God's family.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about making paper stand up and create sculptures!
Fine motor skills are developing at this age. Cutting and linking requires patience.
Children may have difficulty cutting straight or linking loops
Increasing hand-eye coordination and patience