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My 3D Creation

Building with Shapes

Day 70of 180
Week 14of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Explore creative construction using recyclable materials

2

Practice spatial reasoning by building a 3D sculpture

3

Develop problem-solving skills through artistic design

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 31:3

“I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of craftsmanship”

— Exodus 31:3 (WEB)

God gives us creativity and skill to make beautiful things

📦 Materials Needed

  • Recyclable boxes
  • Cardboard tubes
  • Glue
  • Tape
  • Scissors
  • Construction paper
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll create a special 3D sculpture using things we might normally throw away!

💭 Review Question: What did we build yesterday with boxes?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today we'll learn how to turn everyday items into amazing art

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Recyclables can become wonderful creations
  • We can use our imagination to build something new
  • God gives us creativity to make beautiful things
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What might we build today?
  • What shapes do you see in our materials?
3Activity: Recyclable Sculpture Adventure (8 min)
hands-on

Build a unique 3D sculpture using recyclable materials

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose your recyclable materials
  2. Plan what you want to create
  3. Use glue or tape to connect pieces
  4. Add details with construction paper
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help child connect 2-3 pieces

Challenge: Create a sculpture that tells a story

4Closing (3 min)

Share and celebrate your unique creation!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you build?
  • What was fun about creating today?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll draw pictures that tell a story

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson encourages creative thinking and fine motor skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Focus on process, not perfect results
  • Encourage child's imagination
  • Help with cutting if needed
🤔 Common Struggles:

Difficulty connecting materials or getting frustrated

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about creating, willingness to try

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take a photo of the sculpture
  • Display sculpture in a special place
  • Use BibleMouse Printables to draw about the creation experience

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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