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Texture Collage Creation

Textures We Can See

Day 80of 180
Week 16of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify and distinguish different textures

2

Create a collage using multiple textured materials

3

Develop fine motor skills through cutting and gluing

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 139:14

“I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.”

— Psalm 139:14 (WEB)

Just as God creates textures with amazing variety, children can explore and appreciate different textures in their art

📦 Materials Needed

  • Construction paper
  • Fabric scraps
  • Sandpaper
  • Aluminum foil
  • Child-safe glue stick
  • Safety scissors
  • Blank white paper
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Explore textures from previous BibleMouse lessons, remind children how different textures feel

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

Introduce different textures and demonstrate how to create a collage

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Soft fabrics feel different from rough sandpaper
  • Shiny foil looks different from bumpy surfaces
  • God made many different textures for us to enjoy
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you find something soft in our room?
  • What texture do you like to touch?
3Activity: Texture Treasure Collage (8 min)
hands-on

Create a collage using different textured materials

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose a piece of construction paper
  2. Cut or tear different textured materials
  3. Glue materials onto paper
  4. Arrange textures to make a picture
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-cut materials for child to arrange

Challenge: Create a specific scene using textures

4Closing (3 min)

Share and discuss collage creations

📝 Review Questions:
  • What textures did you use?
  • Which texture was your favorite?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll create spring flowers with different textures

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Texture exploration helps develop sensory awareness and fine motor skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Supervise scissor and glue use
  • Encourage creativity, not perfection
  • Talk about textures during activity
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find cutting challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to distinguish and describe different textures

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Texture scavenger hunt around the house
  • Make a texture book with found materials

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