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Shape People

Drawing People

Day 52of 180
Week 11of 36
35Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand how basic shapes can create human figures

2

Draw people using simple geometric shapes

3

Develop appreciation for God's unique design of people

Genesis 1:27

God created man in his own image. In God's image he created him; male and female he created them.

Genesis 1:27 (WEB)

Celebrates how each person is uniquely created by God, just like our drawings will be unique

📦 Materials Needed

  • drawing paper
  • pencils
  • crayons
  • mirror
  • BibleMouse Shape Guide (optional)

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Today's BibleMouse art lesson will explore how we can draw people using simple shapes! Just like God carefully creates each person, we'll learn to create our own people drawings.

💭 Review Question: What shapes did we learn about in our last lesson?
2Teaching (10 min)

Let's learn how to draw people using shapes. An oval becomes a head, a rectangle makes a body, and cylinders create arms and legs.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Oval for head
  • Rectangle for body
  • Cylinders for arms and legs
  • Add details to make each person unique
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How are people different from each other?
  • What makes you special?
3Activity: Shape People Drawing (15 min)
hands-on

Draw people using basic shapes, adding unique details

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw an oval for the head
  2. Add a rectangle body
  3. Create cylinder arms and legs
  4. Add facial features and clothing
  5. Color and decorate your person
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Trace shapes with parent help

Challenge: Draw multiple people in different poses

4Closing (5 min)

Share your drawings and talk about how each person is special

📝 Review Questions:
  • What shapes did we use?
  • How can we show God's love through our art?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about drawing facial expressions!

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First graders are learning to see objects as combinations of simple shapes

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage creativity
  • Focus on fun, not perfection
  • Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional support
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may get frustrated if drawings don't look exactly like people

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to use basic shapes, enjoyment of the process

Extension Activities

  • Create a family portrait using shape people
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional drawing guides

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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