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Observing Myself Carefully

Expressive Self-Portraits

Day 152of 180
Week 31of 36
35Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how to carefully observe facial features

2

Draw a basic self-portrait with accurate proportions

3

Appreciate how God creates each person uniquely

📖 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)

Emphasizes that each person is uniquely created by God, just as each self-portrait will be unique

📦 Materials Needed

  • Mirror
  • Drawing paper
  • Pencils
  • Eraser
  • BibleMouse Art Sketchbook
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Let's explore how God made you special! Today in our BibleMouse lesson, we'll look closely at our own faces and draw what we see.

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about drawing yesterday?
2Teaching (10 min)

Demonstrating how to observe facial features carefully

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Notice the shape of your face
  • Look at where your eyes are placed
  • See how your nose and mouth fit
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes your face unique?
  • Can you find symmetry in your face?
3Activity: My Unique Face (15 min)
hands-on drawing

Carefully draw a self-portrait using a mirror

📝 Instructions:
  1. Sit in front of a mirror
  2. Lightly sketch the overall shape of your face
  3. Add eyes, placing them in the middle of the face
  4. Draw your nose and mouth carefully
  5. Add details that make you unique
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use basic shapes to outline face

Challenge: Add shading and more detailed features

4Closing (5 min)

Share your self-portrait and discuss what makes you special

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you notice about your face?
  • How is your face different from others?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll add personality to our self-portraits!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Second-graders are developing observational skills and self-awareness

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage gentle, positive self-observation
  • Help child notice details without criticism
  • Praise effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may get frustrated with proportions or feel self-conscious

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about unique features, careful observation

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Photograph the self-portrait for BibleMouse Art Portfolio
  • Discuss how God creates each person uniquely
  • Compare self-portrait with family photos

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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