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Fuzzy Sheep Collage

Textures We Can See

Day 79of 180
Week 16of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and describe the texture of fuzzy objects

2

Create a sheep artwork using cotton balls

3

Develop fine motor skills through crafting

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 23:1

“Yahweh is my shepherd. I shall not want.”

— Psalm 23:1 (WEB)

Connects the sheep imagery to God's loving care and protection

📦 Materials Needed

  • White construction paper
  • Cotton balls
  • Glue stick
  • Black marker
  • Crayons
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art adventure! Let's remember how we explored different textures yesterday.

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

Today we'll create a special fuzzy sheep just like in Psalm 23! God loves sheep, and He loves you!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Sheep have soft, fluffy wool
  • We can make our sheep look fuzzy with cotton balls
  • God is like a shepherd who takes care of His sheep
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Have you ever seen a real sheep?
  • What do you think sheep feel like?
3Activity: Fuzzy Sheep Collage (8 min)
hands-on

Create a sheep picture using cotton balls to make it look fluffy

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a simple sheep outline on white paper
  2. Pull apart cotton balls to make them fluffy
  3. Glue cotton balls inside the sheep outline
  4. Add details with black marker for eyes and legs
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parents can pre-draw the sheep outline

Challenge: Add a background or multiple sheep

4Closing (3 min)

Let's talk about our fuzzy sheep and how God cares for us!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes our sheep look fuzzy?
  • Who takes care of sheep?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll make a texture collage with different materials!

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson connects art, texture exploration, and biblical imagery

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Help child pull cotton balls gently
  • Encourage creativity in sheep design
  • Discuss the shepherd metaphor simply
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might have difficulty with glue and cotton ball placement

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to describe texture and follow multi-step instructions

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Sing 'Little Lambs' from BibleMouse Song Collection
  • Read a BibleMouse storybook about shepherds

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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