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My Body is Special

My Amazing Body

Day 5of 180
Week 1of 36
15Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Identify at least 5 major body parts

2

Create a personal body portrait

3

Understand that God creates each person uniquely

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)

Celebrates God's intentional design in creating each unique individual

📦 Materials Needed

  • Body outline paper
  • Crayons
  • Mirror
  • Body parts picture cards
  • Glue stick

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather around mirror and explore body parts together

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

BibleMouse lesson about body uniqueness

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God made each of us special
  • Our bodies have amazing parts that work together
  • We can thank God for how He created us
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What is your favorite body part?
  • Can you show me where your heart is?
3Activity: My Special Body Portrait (6 min)
project

Create a personalized body outline with body parts

📝 Instructions:
  1. Take body outline paper
  2. Use mirror to look at your body
  3. Draw or glue body parts in correct places
  4. Color your portrait with crayons
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps place body part stickers

Challenge: Add details like clothing or favorite activities

4Closing (3 min)

Review body portrait and celebrate uniqueness

📝 Review Questions:
  • What body parts did you draw?
  • How did God make you special?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore different textures with our sense of touch!

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK4 children are learning body awareness and self-identity

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, positive language about body parts
  • Encourage child's creativity during portrait
  • Focus on celebration, not perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

May have difficulty placing body parts accurately

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Engagement, enjoyment, basic body part recognition

Extension Activities

  • Sing BibleMouse body part song
  • Take photos of completed body portraits
  • Create a body parts scavenger hunt at home

Ready for Tomorrow?

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