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Found Object Sculpture

Sculpture: Relief and In-the-Round

Day 99of 180
Week 20of 36
35Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

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Understand how to create a sculpture using found objects

2

Develop problem-solving skills in assembling different materials

3

Practice creativity and resourcefulness in art making

📖 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)

Just as God gives creativity to artisans, children can use their God-given imagination to create unique sculptures from everyday objects

📦 Materials Needed

  • Recyclable items (cardboard tubes, bottle caps, etc.)
  • White glue
  • Craft sticks
  • Scissors
  • Painting smock or old shirt
  • Newspaper or plastic tablecloth for work surface
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art adventure! Let's explore how we can turn ordinary objects into extraordinary art.

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about sculptures that stand out from their background in our last lesson?
2Teaching (10 min)

Today, we'll become art detectives and transform everyday items into a special sculpture!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Look around your home for interesting objects
  • Think about how different shapes can connect
  • Remember that art is about creativity and imagination
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What interesting objects can you find that might make a cool sculpture?
  • How might we attach different items together?
3Activity: Found Object Sculpture Creation (15 min)
hands-on construction

Create a unique sculpture using recyclable materials and problem-solving skills

📝 Instructions:
  1. Gather your found objects on your work surface
  2. Plan your sculpture's design before gluing
  3. Use craft sticks or glue to connect pieces
  4. Be creative and have fun!
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on fewer pieces and simpler connections

Challenge: Create a sculpture that tells a story or represents something meaningful

4Closing (5 min)

Let's share our amazing creations and talk about how we made them!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was the most challenging part of creating your sculpture?
  • How did you solve problems while building?

Coming up: Tomorrow, we'll add color and finish our sculptures, bringing them to life!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Found object art teaches children to see potential in everyday items

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Supervise glue use
  • Encourage creativity over perfection
  • Ask open-ended questions about their creative process
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get frustrated if objects don't connect easily

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm, problem-solving, and creative thinking

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a story about the sculpture
  • Photograph the sculpture from different angles
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for sculpture reflection worksheet

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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