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Making Pattern Art

Patterns Everywhere

Day 170of 180
Week 34of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and create simple repeating patterns

2

Use multiple materials to design pattern-based artwork

3

Develop fine motor skills through creative expression

📖 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 beautiful patterns in His creation, children can create their own artistic patterns

📦 Materials Needed

  • Construction paper
  • Colored beads
  • Glue stick
  • Pattern blocks
  • Crayons
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll explore how God loves patterns in His creation and how we can make beautiful patterns too!

💭 Review Question: What patterns did we learn about yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Patterns are everywhere! Let's look at how we can create art using repeating designs.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Patterns have a repeated sequence
  • We can use different colors and shapes
  • God loves creativity in His children
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What patterns do you see around you?
  • How can we make a pattern with colors?
3Activity: Pattern Art Creation (6 min)
art

Create a colorful pattern artwork using beads and paper

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose 2-3 colors of beads
  2. Create a repeating pattern on paper
  3. Glue beads to make your pattern design
  4. Share your artwork with family
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use just two colors of beads in a simple AB pattern

Challenge: Create a more complex ABC pattern with multiple materials

4Closing (3 min)

Review our pattern art and celebrate our creativity

📝 Review Questions:
  • What pattern did you make?
  • Can you describe your pattern?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll count fun things around our home!

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK4 children are developing pattern recognition skills through hands-on activities

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage creativity, not perfection
  • Help child start pattern, then let them continue
  • Use positive, encouraging language
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining a consistent pattern sequence

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to repeat at least a simple AB pattern

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take a nature walk and find patterns outside
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional pattern worksheets

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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