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Planning a Masterpiece

Reviewing Elements and Principles

Day 168of 180
Week 34of 36
35Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand how to intentionally select art elements and principles

2

Create a detailed sketch plan for an artwork

3

Demonstrate creative problem-solving in art design

Exodus 35:31-32

“He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all craftsmanship, to devise skillful works, to work in gold, in silver, in bronze,”

— Exodus 35:31-32 (WEB)

God gives creative skills and encourages intentional, thoughtful design in artistic work

📦 Materials Needed

  • Sketch paper
  • Pencils
  • Colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Art Planning Worksheet
  • Previous art review notes

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Review previous art elements and principles, introduce planning concept

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

Demonstrate how to intentionally select and combine art elements

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Recap seven art elements
  • Discuss how elements work together
  • Show example of planned artwork
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Which elements do you want to highlight?
  • How can we make our artwork interesting?
3Activity: Masterpiece Planning Session (15 min)
planning

Students create detailed sketch plan using BibleMouse Art Planning Worksheet

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose 3-4 art elements to highlight
  2. Sketch initial composition
  3. Label elements and principles used
  4. Explain artistic choices
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Choose fewer elements, use simpler shapes

Challenge: Incorporate more complex principles of design

4Closing (5 min)

Share planning sketches, discuss artistic choices

📝 Review Questions:
  • What elements did you choose?
  • Why did you make those choices?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll create our planned artwork

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Second graders are developing abstract thinking and artistic planning skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage creativity and experimentation
  • Focus on process, not perfect results
  • Use positive, specific praise
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel overwhelmed by too many choices

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Evidence of intentional element selection and basic design understanding

Extension Activities

  • Create multiple sketch plans to compare
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional art planning templates

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