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Collage Discovery

Collage Creations

Day 76of 180
Week 16of 36
35Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand what a collage is

2

Explore different materials that can be used in collage art

3

Practice following simple creative instructions

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 35:32

“He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all craftsmanship”

— Exodus 35:32 (WEB)

God gives us creativity to make beautiful things, just like we'll explore in our collage art today

📦 Materials Needed

  • magazines
  • colored paper
  • tissue paper
  • fabric scraps
  • scissors
  • glue
  • cardboard or heavy paper
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art adventure! Let's talk about how artists can create pictures using more than just paint or pencils.

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

Today we'll discover collage - a special kind of art where we create pictures by gluing different materials together.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Collage means 'to glue' in French
  • We can use many different materials in a collage
  • Collages can tell stories or create beautiful designs
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What different things could we use to make a collage?
  • Can you imagine a picture made from paper pieces?
3Activity: Texture Treasure Hunt (15 min)
exploration

Explore different materials and create a simple collage

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread out all your materials on the table
  2. Touch and feel each material
  3. Choose 3-4 different materials
  4. Arrange them on your paper before gluing
  5. Carefully glue your materials down
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer materials and pre-cut shapes

Challenge: Create a picture or scene with your collage materials

4Closing (5 min)

Show and tell time! Let's look at our beautiful collage creations.

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite material to use?
  • What did you learn about making art today?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about making collages with paper shapes!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Collage is a flexible art form that helps children explore creativity and texture

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Let children explore materials freely
  • Focus on process, not perfect results
  • Encourage creativity and experimentation
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get frustrated with gluing or cutting

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enjoyment of exploring different materials, willingness to try new things

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a collage inspired by a favorite Bible story
  • Make a collage greeting card for a family member

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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