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Features and Details

Self-Portraits

Day 118of 180
Week 24of 36
35Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify and draw specific facial features accurately

2

Use observation skills to capture unique personal details

3

Appreciate God's unique design of each individual

📖 Scripture Connection

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 individual uniqueness and God's intentional design in creating each person

📦 Materials Needed

  • Mirror
  • Drawing paper
  • Pencils
  • Erasers
  • Colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Art Worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather around with mirrors. Remind students how special they are to God.

💭 Review Question: What unique features did we notice about our faces yesterday?
2Teaching (10 min)

Detailed demonstration of drawing facial features

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Notice the shape of your eyes
  • Look at the curve of your nose
  • Observe the unique lines of your mouth
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How are your features different from your family members?
  • What makes your face special?
3Activity: Detailed Self-Portrait (15 min)
hands-on

Carefully draw your specific facial features using observation

📝 Instructions:
  1. Look closely in the mirror
  2. Sketch your eye shape carefully
  3. Add details like eye color
  4. Draw your unique nose shape
  5. Capture the lines of your mouth
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use large paper and focus on 2-3 features

Challenge: Add shading and more intricate details

4Closing (5 min)

Share drawings and celebrate individual uniqueness

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was the most fun part of drawing your features?
  • How does God make each person special?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll add hair and skin tones to our self-portraits!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First-grade children are developing fine motor skills and observational abilities

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage without criticism
  • Focus on effort, not perfection
  • Use positive, affirming language
🤔 Common Struggles:

Difficulty with precise drawing, frustration with details

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Engagement, attempt to capture unique features, enjoyment of process

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take a photo of the self-portrait to compare with future drawings
  • Create a BibleMouse art journal to track progress
  • Discuss Psalm 139:14 and what it means to be 'wonderfully made'

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