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Mixed Media Creative Choice

Mixed Media Experimentation

Day 85of 180
Week 17of 36
35Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how different art materials can be combined creatively

2

Create an original artwork using at least three different media

3

Practice making intentional artistic choices

📖 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)

Demonstrates God's gift of creativity and artistic skill

📦 Materials Needed

  • various papers
  • paint
  • crayons
  • markers
  • colored pencils
  • collage materials
  • glue
  • pastels
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Today's BibleMouse lesson celebrates your creative choices! Remember how we explored combining different art materials this week?

💭 Review Question: What materials did we use in yesterday's painting and texture lesson?
2Teaching (12 min)

In today's lesson, you'll be the artist who decides how to mix different art materials. Just like God gives us creativity, you'll make purposeful choices about your artwork.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Artists can combine different materials to create unique artwork
  • Each material brings something special to your creation
  • There's no 'wrong' way to create art when you're thoughtful
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What three materials might work well together?
  • How can different materials help tell a story in your art?
3Activity: Mixed Media Masterpiece (14 min)
creative project

Create an original artwork using at least three different art materials from your BibleMouse art supply collection

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose your three materials carefully
  2. Plan your artwork before starting
  3. Create your mixed media piece
  4. Reflect on your creative choices
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use two materials instead of three

Challenge: Create a mixed media piece that tells a Bible story

4Closing (3 min)

Share your artwork and explain the materials you chose

📝 Review Questions:
  • What materials did you use?
  • Why did you choose those specific materials?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about a famous artist named Hokusai and his incredible woodblock prints!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Mixed media allows children to explore artistic freedom and creativity

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage experimentation
  • Focus on the process, not just the final product
  • Ask open-ended questions about their artistic choices
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel overwhelmed by too many material choices

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Intentional material selection and excitement about creating

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Photograph the artwork for the BibleMouse portfolio
  • Create a story about the artwork using the BibleMouse writing journal

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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