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Push or Pull Sort

Push and Pull

Day 98of 180
Week 20of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify the difference between pushing and pulling actions

2

Categorize actions as either a push or a pull

3

Develop observation and sorting skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 3:5-6

“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”

— Proverbs 3:5-6 (WEB)

Just as we sort and understand actions, we can trust God to help us understand the world around us

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse Science Picture Cards
  • Large poster board
  • Two different colored markers
  • Toy cars or balls
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Review previous day's lesson about pulling actions

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how you pull something closer to you?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce sorting push and pull actions

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Some actions move things away from us - that's pushing
  • Some actions bring things closer - that's pulling
  • We can sort pictures to show the difference
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What happens when you push a toy car?
  • How is pushing different from pulling?
3Activity: Push or Pull Picture Sort (6 min)
sorting

Use BibleMouse Science Picture Cards to sort actions into push and pull categories

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread out picture cards on the floor
  2. Create two sections on poster board - 'Push' and 'Pull'
  3. Help child sort cards into correct categories
  4. Act out each action while sorting
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Sort fewer cards with parent guidance

Challenge: Time the sorting activity or add more complex action cards

4Closing (3 min)

Review sorting activity and key concepts

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about pushing and pulling?
  • Can you show me one push and one pull?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how things move with pushes and pulls

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children are developing understanding of directional movements

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use lots of physical demonstration
  • Keep explanations simple and concrete
  • Praise effort and participation
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing between push and pull actions

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to categorize and demonstrate actions

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a movement game acting out push and pull actions
  • Use toy cars on a ramp to demonstrate pushing and pulling forces

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