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Face Parts

Self-Portrait

Day 47of 180
Week 10of 36
30Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Identify basic facial features (eyes, nose, mouth, ears)

2

Practice drawing facial features in correct placement

3

Recognize God's unique design in creating each person

Psalms 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.

Psalms 139:14 (WEB)

Celebrates how God carefully creates each person uniquely

📦 Materials Needed

  • Drawing paper
  • Crayons or colored pencils
  • Mirrors (optional)
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade K Art

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind students about yesterday's lesson on being special to God

💭 Review Question: Can you remember how God made you unique?
2Teaching (10 min)

Introduce facial features and their placement

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Each face has special parts that make us who we are
  • Eyes help us see God's beautiful world
  • Ears help us listen to God's love
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What parts do you see on your face?
  • How are your features different from your friends?
3Activity: Face Feature Drawing (12 min)
hands-on practice

Practice drawing facial features on practice paper

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a big circle for your face
  2. Add two eyes in the middle
  3. Draw a nose below the eyes
  4. Add a smile for your mouth
  5. Draw two ears on the sides
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use BibleMouse tracing templates for guidance

Challenge: Draw facial features from different angles

4Closing (3 min)

Review facial features drawn today

📝 Review Questions:
  • What facial features did we draw?
  • How are your features special?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll look in mirrors and draw what we see!

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Kindergarteners are learning spatial relationships and basic drawing skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient with motor skill development
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Use gentle guidance when helping
🤔 Common Struggles:

Difficulty with precise placement of facial features

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Emerging understanding of facial feature locations

Extension Activities

  • Take photos of children's drawings for BibleMouse portfolio
  • Sing 'God Made Me' song from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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