📖

Choosing Our Best Work

Year-End Celebration and Reflection

Day 177of 180
Week 36of 36
35Minutes
← Day 176Day 177 of 180Day 178 →
🖨️ Download Worksheet (PDF)
🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify personal growth in artistic skills

2

Select and explain favorite artwork from the year

3

Practice reflection and self-evaluation

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Corinthians 10:31

“Therefore, whether you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”

— 1 Corinthians 10:31 (WEB)

Encourages children to view their artwork as a way to glorify God and celebrate their unique talents

📦 Materials Needed

  • Portfolio of year's artwork
  • Reflection journal
  • Colored pencils or markers
  • BibleMouse Art Portfolio worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather all artwork created this year. Remind students that God gives each person special creativity.

💭 Review Question: What was your favorite art project from this year?
2Teaching (10 min)

Guide students through reflective selection process

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Look for pieces that show something new you learned
  • Choose art that makes you feel proud
  • Think about how your skills have improved
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes a piece of art special to you?
  • How can your artwork show God's creativity?
3Activity: BibleMouse Art Portfolio Challenge (15 min)
selection and curation

Select 3-5 favorite pieces and complete reflection worksheet

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread out all artwork from the year
  2. Choose pieces that show your best work
  3. Write a short explanation for each chosen piece
  4. Decorate your portfolio cover
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Select 2-3 pieces with parent help

Challenge: Create a written story about artistic journey

4Closing (5 min)

Share selected artwork and reflections with family

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about yourself through art this year?
  • How can you use your artistic gifts to show God's love?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll create a special art display to celebrate our year of creativity!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Second graders are developing self-reflection skills and beginning to understand personal growth

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be encouraging and positive about all artwork
  • Help child focus on effort and improvement, not perfection
  • Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional guidance
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may feel critical of their early artwork or have difficulty explaining their choices

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm about artistic progress and ability to discuss artwork

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a digital photo album of artwork
  • Make a special art gift for a grandparent or friend
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional reflection activities

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

Continue to Day 178 →Back to Art