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Creating My Self-Portrait

Expressive Self-Portraits

Day 154of 180
Week 31of 36
35Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that each person is uniquely created by God

2

Create a self-portrait that represents personal features and interests

3

Develop observation and artistic skills

📖 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 child is uniquely created by God, just like their self-portrait will be unique

📦 Materials Needed

  • Drawing paper
  • Colored pencils or paint
  • Mirror
  • Collage materials (optional)
  • Glue stick
  • Scissors
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art lesson! Let's review what we learned yesterday about showing our personality in art.

💭 Review Question: What special things did you plan to include in your self-portrait?
2Teaching (12 min)

Today, we're going to create a self-portrait that shows who God made you to be. Remember, you are special and wonderfully made!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Look carefully in the mirror at your unique features
  • Choose colors and elements that represent you
  • Remember that God created you exactly as you are
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes you special?
  • How can your art show your personality?
3Activity: My Unique Self-Portrait (14 min)
hands-on project

Create a self-portrait that captures both your physical features and your personality

📝 Instructions:
  1. Use your mirror to carefully observe your face
  2. Sketch your basic facial shape and features
  3. Add colors and personal elements that show who you are
  4. Include something that represents a hobby or thing you love
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on basic facial features and one favorite color

Challenge: Add background or additional symbolic elements representing your interests

4Closing (3 min)

Let's share what makes our self-portraits special!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about yourself today?
  • How does your art show who you are?

Coming up: Tomorrow, we'll celebrate how God makes each of us unique!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Self-portraits help children develop self-awareness and artistic skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage creativity and self-expression
  • Focus on effort, not perfection
  • Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional art teaching support
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may feel frustrated if their drawing doesn't look exactly like them

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to try

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a collage self-portrait using magazine cutouts
  • Write a short paragraph about what makes you unique

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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