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Symbols Tell Stories

Artist Study: Frida Kahlo

Day 68of 180
Week 14of 36
35Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how artists use symbols to tell personal stories

2

Identify and describe symbols in Frida Kahlo's artwork

3

Create personal symbols that represent individual experiences

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 25:11

“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.”

— Proverbs 25:11 (WEB)

Just as words can communicate deep meaning, symbols in art can tell powerful stories about a person's life and experiences

📦 Materials Needed

  • Frida Kahlo art prints
  • Drawing paper
  • Colored pencils
  • Mirrors
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 2 Art
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Review yesterday's self-portrait lesson and introduce today's exploration of symbols

💭 Review Question: What did you notice about how Frida Kahlo told her story through her paintings?
2Teaching (12 min)

Explore how Frida used symbols to communicate her life experiences

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Symbols are special pictures that mean more than just what they look like
  • Frida used animals, plants, and objects to tell her personal story
  • Each symbol can represent feelings, memories, or important parts of her life
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What symbols do you see in Frida's paintings?
  • How do these symbols help us understand her better?
3Activity: My Personal Symbols (14 min)
analysis and brainstorming

Create a page of personal symbols that represent important things about you

📝 Instructions:
  1. Look in the mirror and think about what makes you special
  2. Draw 3-4 symbols that represent your favorite things, feelings, or memories
  3. Use bright colors like Frida would
  4. Be ready to explain what each symbol means
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Draw 2 symbols with parent help

Challenge: Write a short story about your symbols

4Closing (3 min)

Share and discuss personal symbols

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about telling stories through symbols?
  • How are your symbols special to you?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore Frida's use of bold colors and patterns

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Frida Kahlo used deeply personal symbols in her art to express her life experiences, including her health challenges and cultural identity

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage creativity and personal expression
  • Help child think metaphorically about symbols
  • Validate their unique interpretations
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel uncertain about creating abstract symbols

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm in describing their symbols, creative thinking

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a BibleMouse symbol journal
  • Discuss biblical symbols like the dove representing peace

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