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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

Self-Portraits

Day 116of 180
Week 24of 36
35Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Observe and identify unique facial features using a mirror

2

Draw a basic self-portrait using observation skills

3

Recognize that God creates each person uniquely

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 139:14

“I will praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.”

— Psalm 139:14 (WEB)

Reinforces the lesson that each child is uniquely created by God with special features

📦 Materials Needed

  • Mirrors (one per child)
  • Drawing paper
  • Pencils
  • Erasers
  • Colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 1 Art
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art adventure! Let's look at how wonderfully God made each of us!

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about drawing landscapes last time?
2Teaching (12 min)

Today we'll use mirrors to discover our special God-given features!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Look closely at your eyes - are they big or small?
  • Notice the shape of your nose
  • See how your mouth moves when you smile
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes your face special?
  • How are you different from your family members?
3Activity: My Special Face (14 min)
observation

Carefully observe your face in the mirror and draw what you see

📝 Instructions:
  1. Sit with your mirror
  2. Look at your whole face
  3. Draw the basic shape of your head
  4. Add your eyes, nose, and mouth
  5. Include any special features like freckles or dimples
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Draw a circle for head, add basic features

Challenge: Add shading and more detailed facial details

4Closing (3 min)

Share your special self-portrait and remember Psalm 139:14!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you notice about your face?
  • How are you special to God?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about face proportions

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First-grade children are developing observation skills and self-awareness

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Focus on the joy of creating, not perfection
  • Help child see their unique beauty
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may get frustrated if drawing doesn't look exactly like them

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about self-discovery and creativity

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take a photo of the self-portrait to compare later
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional drawing worksheets

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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