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Building My Portfolio

Reviewing Our Art Journey

Day 175of 180
Week 35of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the concept of a portfolio

2

Select and organize personal favorite artworks

3

Celebrate personal creative growth

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 139:14

“I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.”

— Psalm 139:14 (WEB)

Celebrates individual creativity and God-given talents

📦 Materials Needed

  • Previous art projects
  • Portfolio folder
  • Glue stick
  • Markers
  • Stickers (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind students about their art journey this year

💭 Review Question: What was your favorite art project we made this year?
2Teaching (10 min)

Introduce portfolio concept and selection process

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • A portfolio is a special collection of your best artwork
  • We'll choose pieces that show what you've learned
  • God gives each of us special creativity
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes an artwork special to you?
  • How have you grown as an artist this year?
3Activity: My BibleMouse Art Journey (12 min)
portfolio development

Students select and organize their favorite artworks

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread out all your artwork from the year
  2. Choose 5-7 pieces that make you happy
  3. Carefully place chosen artwork in portfolio folder
  4. Decorate folder cover with stickers or drawings
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps select and place artwork

Challenge: Child writes short description about each chosen piece

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate creative journey and God's gifts

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about art this year?
  • Which artwork are you most proud of?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll prepare for our BibleMouse Art Show!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Portfolios help children reflect on learning and growth

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be encouraging about child's artwork selections
  • Focus on effort and joy, not perfection
  • Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional guidance
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might have trouble choosing or feel critical of their work

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about their artistic achievements

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take photos of artwork for digital portfolio
  • Create a special 'art show' at home to display portfolio

Ready for Tomorrow?

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