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What I Love to Create

My Artistic Voice

Day 172of 180
Week 35of 36
35Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify personal favorite art subjects

2

Recognize preferred art materials and techniques

3

Develop confidence in artistic expression

📖 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 each person unique creative abilities and talents

📦 Materials Needed

  • Portfolio of year's artwork
  • Blank reflection worksheet
  • Colored pencils
  • Sketchbook
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Review previous day's artwork and discuss artistic discoveries

💭 Review Question: What did you enjoy most about yesterday's art project?
2Teaching (12 min)

Exploring personal artistic preferences and strengths

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • What subjects do you love drawing?
  • Which art materials feel most fun?
  • What techniques make you excited?
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you show me your favorite artwork from this year?
  • What makes this piece special to you?
3Activity: My Artistic Journey Reflection (14 min)
discussion and reflection

Create a visual map of artistic preferences

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread out your year's artwork
  2. Circle things you love most
  3. Draw symbols representing favorite techniques
  4. Write or draw what you want to create next
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child identify preferences

Challenge: Create a detailed artistic vision board

4Closing (3 min)

Share discoveries about personal artistic style

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about yourself today?
  • What makes your art special?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll start planning our final art project of the year!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First grade is about exploration and building artistic confidence

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Validate all artistic choices positively
  • Focus on joy of creation, not technical perfection
  • Encourage child's unique expression
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may feel uncertain about their artistic abilities

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm, willingness to share, emerging self-awareness

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 'Favorites' page in BibleMouse Art Portfolio
  • Record a short video explaining artistic preferences

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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