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Fall Leaves Falling

Seasons God Gives Us

Day 83of 180
Week 17of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize autumn colors and seasonal changes

2

Draw a tree with falling leaves using multiple colors

3

Appreciate God's design in seasonal transitions

📖 Scripture Connection

Ecclesiastes 3:1

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.”

— Ecclesiastes 3:1 (WEB)

Highlights God's intentional design of seasonal changes

📦 Materials Needed

  • White drawing paper
  • Brown and orange crayons
  • Colored pencils
  • Reference pictures of autumn trees
  • BibleMouse Seasonal Art Guide
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather around and talk about autumn leaves changing colors

💭 Review Question: What colors did we see in our summer picture yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Introduce autumn colors and leaf shapes

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Leaves change from green to red, orange, and yellow
  • Trees look different in fall than in summer
  • God creates beautiful changes in nature
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What colors do you see outside?
  • How do trees look different now?
3Activity: Falling Leaves Art Project (8 min)
hands-on

Draw an autumn tree with colorful falling leaves

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a brown tree trunk
  2. Add branches using brown crayon
  3. Color leaves in orange, red, and yellow
  4. Draw leaves falling to the ground
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Trace a tree outline for child to color

Challenge: Add pumpkins or autumn details around tree

4Closing (3 min)

Share artwork and discuss autumn colors

📝 Review Questions:
  • What colors did you use?
  • How does God make trees change?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll draw a winter scene with snow!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Autumn is a great time to discuss God's creative design in nature

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Let child explore colors freely
  • Focus on enjoyment, not perfect artwork
  • Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional guidance
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying within paper boundaries or using multiple colors

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about colors and seasonal changes

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Collect real autumn leaves for comparison
  • Read a BibleMouse storybook about seasons
  • Take a nature walk to observe fall colors

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