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Curvy Snake Lines

Lines All Around

Day 7of 180
Week 2of 36
20Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and draw curved and wavy lines

2

Create artwork using curved lines

3

Develop fine motor skills through drawing

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)

The rainbow is a beautiful curved line that God created, showing His promise to Noah

📦 Materials Needed

  • White drawing paper
  • Crayons or markers
  • Yarn or string

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Review straight lines from yesterday and introduce curvy lines

💭 Review Question: Can you show me a straight line you learned yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Exploring curved lines in nature and art

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Curved lines are like wiggly snakes
  • Rivers have curvy lines
  • Rainbows are big curved lines
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What curvy things can you see around you?
  • Can you make a curved line with your arm?
3Activity: Curvy Line Drawing (8 min)
hands-on

Draw curvy lines like snakes and rivers

📝 Instructions:
  1. Place paper on flat surface
  2. Choose a crayon or marker
  3. Draw curved lines that look like snakes
  4. Color your curvy lines different colors
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Trace curved lines with parent's help

Challenge: Create a story about the curvy lines you draw

4Closing (3 min)

Share and celebrate artwork

📝 Review Questions:
  • What kind of curvy lines did you draw?
  • Can you make a curved line right now?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about zigzag lines like lightning!

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Curved lines help develop pre-writing skills and hand-eye coordination

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle guidance, not correction
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Let child explore creativity
🤔 Common Struggles:

Controlling crayon pressure and staying on paper

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Attempts to create curved, flowing lines

Extension Activities

  • Use yarn to trace curved lines on paper
  • Find curved objects in nature walk
  • Read BibleMouse storybook about creation's beautiful curves

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