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Collage and Drawing

Mixing Media Magic

Day 168of 180
Week 34of 36
35Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn how to combine collage papers with drawing

2

Practice tearing and cutting paper for artistic composition

3

Develop creativity through mixed media art

📖 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)

God gives us creativity and skill to make beautiful things, just like we're doing in our art lesson today

📦 Materials Needed

  • Colored construction paper
  • White drawing paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Colored pencils or markers
  • Scrap magazines or newspapers
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Review yesterday's crayon resist watercolor technique and introduce today's collage and drawing lesson

💭 Review Question: What special effect did we create yesterday with crayons and watercolor?
2Teaching (12 min)

Demonstrate how to create a collage by tearing or cutting paper and adding drawing details

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Collage means creating art by gluing different papers together
  • We can use different colors and textures of paper
  • After creating our paper background, we'll add drawing details
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What shapes can you make by tearing paper?
  • What might you like to draw on top of your collage?
3Activity: Colorful Collage Creation (14 min)
hands-on

Create a mixed media artwork combining torn/cut paper and drawing

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose 3-4 different colored papers
  2. Tear or carefully cut papers into interesting shapes
  3. Glue paper shapes onto white drawing paper
  4. Add details with colored pencils or markers
  5. Think about a scene or story in your artwork
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Provide pre-cut paper shapes for younger children

Challenge: Create a collage telling a story from the Bible

4Closing (3 min)

Share artworks and discuss creative choices

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite part of making the collage?
  • How did you use different materials today?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore adding paint and marker details to our artwork

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Mixed media art helps children explore creativity and develop fine motor skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage creativity over perfection
  • Let child lead their artistic choices
  • Focus on enjoying the process
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get frustrated with cutting or tearing paper

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enjoyment of the creative process and willingness to try new techniques

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a collage illustrating a favorite Bible story
  • Make a collage thank you card for a family member
  • Explore additional collage techniques in the BibleMouse Resource Guide

Ready for Tomorrow?

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