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Showing My Personality

Expressive Self-Portraits

Day 153of 180
Week 31of 36
35Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how art can express personal identity

2

Plan a self-portrait that includes personal elements

3

Recognize that each person is uniquely created by God

📖 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, reflecting individual personality and worth

📦 Materials Needed

  • Sketch paper
  • Pencils
  • Colored pencils
  • Mirror
  • BibleMouse Sketchbook
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Review yesterday's lesson about observing unique facial features

💭 Review Question: What special features did you notice about yourself in the mirror?
2Teaching (10 min)

Introducing personality elements in self-portraits

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Art can show who we are inside, not just what we look like
  • We can include things we love in our self-portrait
  • God made each of us special and unique
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What are some things you love to do?
  • What colors make you happy?
3Activity: My Personality Portrait Planning (15 min)
planning and sketching

Create a rough sketch planning your self-portrait with personal elements

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a light outline of your face
  2. Add symbols or images representing your interests
  3. Choose colors that make you feel happy
  4. Include at least 3 things that show who you are
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Draw 1-2 small symbols around your portrait

Challenge: Create a detailed background showing your favorite activities

4Closing (5 min)

Share and discuss portrait plans

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes your portrait special?
  • How does your art show who you are?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll create our full self-portraits using today's plan

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Self-portraits help children explore self-identity and creativity

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage creativity and personal expression
  • Focus on positive self-image
  • Avoid criticism of artistic skill
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may feel uncertain about representing themselves

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm, creativity, and personal meaning in the sketch

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional self-portrait worksheets
  • Create a family art gallery showcasing everyone's unique portraits

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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