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Year in Review: Celebrating Growth

Celebration and Looking Forward

Day 178of 180
Week 36of 36
40Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Reflect on artistic growth throughout the school year

2

Identify personal favorite art projects and skills learned

3

Practice gratitude and self-encouragement

📖 Scripture Connection

Philippians 1:6

“Being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.”

— Philippians 1:6 (WEB)

Encourages children to recognize their ongoing growth and potential

📦 Materials Needed

  • Art portfolio
  • Reflection journal
  • Colored markers or pencils
  • Large poster or display board
  • Stickers or small rewards
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art lesson! Today we'll celebrate how much you've grown this year.

💭 Review Question: What was your favorite art project from this year?
2Teaching (15 min)

Review art portfolio and discuss artistic journey

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Look at first artwork from the year compared to most recent
  • Discuss skills learned: drawing, color theory, techniques
  • Highlight personal growth and improvements
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What was hardest for you to learn?
  • What are you most proud of?
3Activity: Art Growth Celebration Poster (15 min)
reflection and celebration

Create a personal poster showcasing artistic growth

📝 Instructions:
  1. Select 3-4 favorite artworks from the year
  2. Arrange on poster with space for written reflections
  3. Write one thing learned about art
  4. Write one thing learned about yourself
  5. Decorate with encouraging stickers
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Choose 2 artworks, use fewer writing prompts

Challenge: Create a multimedia presentation about artistic journey

4Closing (5 min)

Share posters and celebrate individual growth

📝 Review Questions:
  • What surprised you most about your art this year?
  • How did God help you grow?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how artists reflect God's creativity

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Third graders are developing self-awareness and appreciation for their progress

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be specific with praise
  • Focus on effort and growth, not just results
  • Encourage positive self-talk
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel self-conscious or compare themselves to others

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Genuine excitement about learning and willingness to reflect

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a digital slideshow of artwork
  • Host a family art exhibition
  • Write a letter to future self about art goals

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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