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I Am an Artist!

God Made Me Creative

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Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God gives us creativity

2

Explore what an artist does

3

Begin to see themselves as creative beings

Genesis 1:27

God created man in his own image. In God's image he created him; male and female he created them.

Genesis 1:27 (WEB)

We are creative because we are made in God's image, just like an artist reflects their own unique style

📦 Materials Needed

  • drawing paper
  • crayons
  • mirror
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to your first BibleMouse art adventure! Let's look in the mirror and see God's special creation - you!

💭 Review Question: What makes something art?
2Teaching (10 min)

Today we'll discover that you are an artist because God is the ultimate Creator! Just like God made beautiful things, you can make beautiful things too.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God made you special
  • Artists create something new
  • Your creativity is a gift from God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What is your favorite thing to draw?
  • How does God create beautiful things?
3Activity: My First Masterpiece (12 min)
drawing

Draw a picture of something God created that you love

📝 Instructions:
  1. Take a piece of drawing paper
  2. Choose your favorite crayons
  3. Draw something that makes you happy
  4. Tell a grown-up about your drawing
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Draw a simple shape or color

Challenge: Draw multiple objects that show God's creation

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate each child's unique artwork and creativity

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you draw today?
  • How are you like God when you create?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll trace our hands and think about how God gave us special hands to create!

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Kindergarteners are just beginning to understand artistic expression

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Encourage free expression
  • Display artwork to build confidence
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may feel frustrated if drawing doesn't match their imagination

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about creating, willingness to try

Extension Activities

  • Create a BibleMouse Art Journal to collect weekly drawings
  • Take a nature walk and draw something you see

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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