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Analyzing Our Artwork

Reviewing Elements and Principles

Day 170of 180
Week 34of 36
35Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify at least 3 art elements used in their artwork

2

Describe how art elements create meaning in their project

3

Develop confidence in artistic self-expression

📖 Scripture Connection

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 artistic designs.”

— Exodus 35:31-32 (WEB)

God gives us creative abilities to express beauty and glorify Him through artistic work

📦 Materials Needed

  • Artwork from previous lessons
  • Colored pencils or markers
  • Art analysis worksheet (from BibleMouse Printables Library)
  • Large paper
  • Pencil
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather completed artwork from this week's project and prepare for analysis

💭 Review Question: What art elements did you try to use in your artwork?
2Teaching (12 min)

Guide children through art analysis using BibleMouse art vocabulary

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Review art elements we've learned this year
  • Explain how to describe artistic choices
  • Demonstrate using specific language about artwork
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes your artwork special?
  • How did you use color, shape, or lines?
3Activity: BibleMouse Art Analysis Challenge (14 min)
completion and analysis

Complete art analysis worksheet, identifying elements and explaining artistic choices

📝 Instructions:
  1. Look carefully at your artwork
  2. Use BibleMouse art vocabulary worksheet
  3. Write or draw explanations of your artistic choices
  4. Share insights with parent or family members
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use stickers or simple checkboxes to mark art elements

Challenge: Create a detailed artist's statement about the artwork

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on artistic journey and celebrate creativity

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite part of creating today?
  • How did you use God's gift of creativity?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how art can glorify God

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Second graders are developing artistic confidence and vocabulary

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage positive self-talk about artwork
  • Focus on effort and creativity, not perfection
  • Use specific praise about artistic choices
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may feel self-conscious about their artwork

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm, willingness to describe artistic process

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a family art gallery to display completed projects
  • Take photos of artwork to create a BibleMouse art portfolio

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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