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Baby Moses in a Basket

Art from Bible Stories

Day 88of 180
Week 18of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize the story of baby Moses in the basket

2

Create a simple art representation of the Bible story

3

Develop fine motor skills through drawing and coloring

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 2:3

“When she could no longer hide him, she took a papyrus basket for him, and coated it with tar and pitch. She put the child in it and laid it in the reeds by the river's bank.”

— Exodus 2:3 (WEB)

Direct biblical account of baby Moses in the basket

📦 Materials Needed

  • Blue construction paper
  • Green construction paper
  • Crayons
  • Safety scissors
  • Glue stick
  • White paper
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll explore the amazing story of baby Moses!

💭 Review Question: Can you remember what we learned about Noah's ark yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today we'll learn about how God protected baby Moses in a special basket

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God had a special plan for Moses
  • His mother made a safe basket to protect him
  • God watched over baby Moses
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think Moses' mother felt?
  • Can you imagine being in a small basket?
3Activity: Moses' Basket Art (8 min)
hands-on

Create a colorful scene of Moses in his basket

📝 Instructions:
  1. Glue blue paper as river background
  2. Cut green paper for reeds
  3. Draw a small basket with a baby
  4. Color and decorate your picture
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parents can pre-cut shapes for child to arrange

Challenge: Add more details like river plants or animals

4Closing (3 min)

Review the story and show off artwork

📝 Review Questions:
  • What special thing happened to baby Moses?
  • Who kept Moses safe?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll draw about David and the giant!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson introduces the early life of Moses, showing God's protection

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple, clear language
  • Encourage creativity
  • Help with cutting if needed
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find cutting intricate shapes challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Engagement with story, attempt to create recognizable scene

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Read a children's book about Moses from BibleMouse Read-Aloud Library
  • Sing a song about God's protection from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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