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In and Out We Go

Positions and Places

Day 51of 180
Week 11of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the concepts of 'in' and 'out'

2

Practice placing objects inside and outside of containers

3

Develop spatial awareness and following instructions

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 139:9-10

“If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand will lead me, and your right hand will hold me.”

— Psalm 139:9-10 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's presence both 'in' and 'out' of all spaces, helping children understand spatial concepts

📦 Materials Needed

  • Small box or container
  • Stuffed animals
  • Small toys
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade PK4 Math
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse math adventure! Let's play a fun game with our stuffed animals.

💭 Review Question: Can you remember what we counted yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today we'll learn about 'in' and 'out'. Just like God is always with us, we can move things in and out of containers!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Show what 'in' means by putting a toy inside the box
  • Demonstrate 'out' by removing the toy
  • Encourage child to repeat the actions
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Where can we put things in?
  • What happens when we take things out?
3Activity: In and Out Treasure Hunt (6 min)
hands-on

Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide to guide a playful learning experience

📝 Instructions:
  1. Gather small toys and a container
  2. Ask child to put toys in the box
  3. Then ask child to take toys out
  4. Count items as they go in and out
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer toys and a larger container

Challenge: Use multiple containers of different sizes

4Closing (3 min)

Review our 'in' and 'out' adventure

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about in and out?
  • Can you show me 'in' with your toy?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore things that are 'on' different surfaces!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Spatial awareness is crucial for early math and cognitive development

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use clear, simple language
  • Make learning playful and interactive
  • Praise effort and participation
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might confuse 'in' and 'out' initially

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent understanding of placing objects in and out

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional worksheets
  • Sing a simple 'in and out' song from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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