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Self-Portrait Finish

Self-Portraits

Day 120of 180
Week 24of 36
35Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Complete a personal self-portrait showing unique features

2

Practice adding background and clothing details to artwork

3

Recognize and celebrate individual God-given uniqueness

📖 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

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

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather around and look at your partially completed self-portraits from previous lessons

💭 Review Question: What special details have you already added to make your portrait look like you?
2Teaching (12 min)

Today we'll finish our self-portraits by adding background and clothing that shows who we are

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Look in the mirror and think about your favorite colors
  • Choose background colors that make you happy
  • Add clothing that represents your personality
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What colors make you feel joyful?
  • What clothes do you love to wear?
3Activity: Complete Your BibleMouse Self-Portrait (14 min)
project completion

Finish adding background, clothing, and final details to your artwork

📝 Instructions:
  1. Use your mirror to check details
  2. Add a background color you love
  3. Draw the clothing you enjoy wearing
  4. Sign your name at the bottom like a real artist
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parents can help trace or outline clothing

Challenge: Add more detailed background scenes or patterns

4Closing (3 min)

Share your completed self-portrait with family

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes your portrait special?
  • How did God make you unique?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore weaving in nature and culture

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Self-portraits help children develop self-awareness and artistic skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage creativity and self-expression
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Use positive, affirming language
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel self-conscious about drawing themselves

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to try

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take a family photo recreating your self-portrait poses
  • Create a BibleMouse art gallery at home displaying portraits

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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