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Art to Teach Something

Art for Specific Audiences

Day 144of 180
Week 29of 36
35Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Create instructional artwork that clearly communicates information

2

Practice breaking down a process into simple visual steps

3

Develop skills in clear communication through art

Proverbs 22:29

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings; he won't stand before obscure men.

Proverbs 22:29 (WEB)

Highlights the importance of developing skills and communicating clearly

📦 Materials Needed

  • Large white paper
  • Colored pencils or markers
  • Pencil
  • Ruler

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

In today's BibleMouse art lesson, we'll learn how to create artwork that teaches something important!

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about creating art for different people in our previous lessons?
2Teaching (10 min)

Today we'll create an instructional artwork that teaches something you know how to do

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Choose a simple skill or process you know well
  • Break the process into 3-4 clear steps
  • Use pictures and simple words to explain
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What is something you know how to do?
  • How can you show those steps in pictures?
3Activity: Teaching Artwork Project (15 min)
hands-on project

Create a step-by-step instructional poster teaching something you know

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose a simple skill (making a sandwich, tying shoes, etc.)
  2. Divide your paper into 3-4 sections
  3. Draw each step clearly
  4. Add simple labels or short instructions
  5. Color your artwork to make it engaging
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on 2-3 steps with parent help

Challenge: Add more detailed instructions or additional steps

4Closing (5 min)

Share your instructional artwork and explain the steps

📝 Review Questions:
  • What skill did you teach?
  • How did you make your instructions clear?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll create thank you art for someone special!

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are developing skills in sequential thinking and visual communication

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Help child choose a simple, familiar skill
  • Encourage clear, big drawings
  • Focus on communication, not perfect art
🤔 Common Struggles:

Breaking down steps sequentially can be challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Clear progression of steps, attempt to communicate visually

Extension Activities

  • Create a second poster with a different skill
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional art guidance

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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