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Ringgold's Story Quilts

Meet Faith Ringgold

Day 106of 180
Week 22of 36
35Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how artists tell stories through visual art

2

Recognize basic elements of Faith Ringgold's story quilts

3

Appreciate creativity as a way of sharing personal experiences

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 35:31-32

“He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all craftsmanship, to devise artistic designs.”

— Exodus 35:31-32 (WEB)

Just as Faith Ringgold used her artistic gifts to tell stories, God gives people creative abilities to express themselves and share important messages

📦 Materials Needed

  • Colored paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Markers
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 1 Art
  • Fabric scraps (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art lesson! We're going to explore how an amazing artist named Faith Ringgold tells stories through her beautiful quilts.

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about making important things stand out in our artwork yesterday?
2Teaching (12 min)

Faith Ringgold was an African American artist who created special quilts that told stories about her life and her community. She would draw pictures and write words on fabric to share important memories.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Quilts can be more than just blankets - they can be art!
  • Artists use different ways to tell stories
  • Every picture can have a special meaning
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What story would you like to tell in your artwork?
  • What important things happen in your family?
3Activity: My Story Quilt Square (14 min)
art creation

Create a simple story quilt square showing something important to you

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold your paper into 4 sections
  2. Draw a picture in each section about something special
  3. Add a few words to describe your pictures
  4. Color your squares
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Draw one big picture about a happy memory

Challenge: Add more details and write longer descriptions

4Closing (4 min)

Share your story quilt square and tell us what makes it special!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about Faith Ringgold?
  • How can art help us tell stories?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll practice making quilt patterns using shapes!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Faith Ringgold was a pioneering African American artist who used quilts as a storytelling medium

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage creativity over perfection
  • Help child think about meaningful moments
  • Ask open-ended questions about their artwork
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel uncertain about drawing or writing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm, storytelling ability, willingness to share

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Read a children's book about Faith Ringgold
  • Create a family story quilt together
  • Explore additional BibleMouse art resources

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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