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Creating an Art Display

Year-End Celebration and Reflection

Day 178of 180
Week 36of 36
35Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand how to present artwork thoughtfully

2

Create descriptive labels for artwork

3

Practice organizational skills in displaying creative work

1 Corinthians 10:31

Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

1 Corinthians 10:31 (WEB)

Demonstrates that all creative work can honor God, including preparing an art display

📦 Materials Needed

  • Year's art portfolio
  • White cardstock
  • Markers
  • Tape or mounting putty
  • Clipboard
  • Pencils

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind students about the art journey this year and today's special task of preparing an art display

💭 Review Question: What was your favorite art project this year?
2Teaching (12 min)

Demonstrate how to create meaningful art display labels

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Include your name and date
  • Write what inspired the artwork
  • Share what you learned while creating
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can we make our art display special?
  • What makes an art display interesting?
3Activity: BibleMouse Art Gallery Preparation (14 min)
display preparation

Create display labels and arrange artwork

📝 Instructions:
  1. Select 3-5 favorite pieces from your portfolio
  2. Create a label for each piece of artwork
  3. Arrange artwork neatly on display area
  4. Practice presenting each piece
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Create labels with parent help

Challenge: Write more detailed artwork descriptions

4Closing (3 min)

Review display and practice presenting artwork

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes your artwork special?
  • How did you grow as an artist this year?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll share our art display with family!

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Art displays help children recognize their creative growth and build confidence

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be encouraging about every piece of artwork
  • Help child focus on effort and creativity, not perfection
  • Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional display ideas
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel shy about presenting their artwork

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm about creative process and willingness to share

Extension Activities

  • Photograph the art display for a memory book
  • Invite family members to view the art gallery
  • Create a digital slideshow of artwork

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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