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Looking Back

My Artistic Voice

Day 171of 180
Week 35of 36
35Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify personal artistic growth throughout the year

2

Reflect on favorite art projects and techniques learned

3

Develop appreciation for personal creative journey

📖 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)

Celebrating personal creativity and unique artistic expression

📦 Materials Needed

  • Portfolio of year's artwork
  • Large piece of paper or poster board
  • Colored markers or crayons
  • Stickers (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art adventure! We're going to look back at all the amazing artwork you've created this year and celebrate how much you've learned.

💭 Review Question: What was your favorite art project from this year?
2Teaching (10 min)

Let's explore your artistic journey together. We'll spread out all your artwork and talk about what you've learned.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Notice how your drawing skills have improved
  • Identify new techniques you've learned
  • Recognize your favorite art materials
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What new things did you learn about drawing?
  • Which project was the most fun to create?
3Activity: Art Journey Celebration (15 min)
review and discussion

Create a special 'Art Growth Poster' to showcase your artistic journey

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread out all your artwork from the year
  2. Choose 3-5 favorite pieces
  3. Glue these onto a large poster board
  4. Draw or write about what you learned
  5. Decorate with stickers or drawings
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Choose just 2-3 favorite pieces to highlight

Challenge: Write short sentences about each artwork's story

4Closing (5 min)

Remember, God made you special and creative! Just like our memory verse says, you are wonderfully made.

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite thing you learned about art this year?
  • What would you like to try next?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore your favorite things to create!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First-grade children are developing artistic confidence and exploring creative expression

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be encouraging and positive about all artwork
  • Focus on effort and creativity, not perfection
  • Allow child to lead the reflection process
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel shy about sharing their artwork or comparing their skills

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm, willingness to discuss artwork, emerging artistic preferences

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take photos of artwork to create a digital art portfolio
  • Share artwork with family members and discuss
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional reflection worksheets

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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