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Mirror, Mirror

Self-Portrait

Day 48of 180
Week 10of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Observe and identify unique facial features

2

Draw a basic self-portrait using a mirror

3

Recognize God's special design of each individual

📖 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)

Emphasizes how each person is uniquely created by God with special features and value

📦 Materials Needed

  • Mirrors (1 per child)
  • Drawing paper
  • Crayons or colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade K Art
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

BibleMouse friends, today we're going to look closely at how God made YOU! Grab a mirror and let's explore your special features.

💭 Review Question: What facial features did we learn about yesterday?
2Teaching (10 min)

Let's discover our unique God-given features! Look in your mirror and notice every detail.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Everyone looks different - that's how God designed us!
  • Notice the shape of your eyes, nose, and mouth
  • Each feature is special and made by God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What color are your eyes?
  • Is your hair straight or curly?
3Activity: My Wonderful Self-Portrait (12 min)
hands-on

Draw yourself using the mirror as your guide

📝 Instructions:
  1. Sit with your mirror
  2. Draw a big circle for your head
  3. Add eyes where you see them
  4. Draw your nose and mouth
  5. Color your features carefully
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent can help trace child's features

Challenge: Add more details like hair texture and clothing

4Closing (3 min)

Let's remember Psalm 139 - God made you wonderful!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What special feature do you love about yourself?
  • How does God see you?

Coming up: Tomorrow, we'll add more details to our self-portraits!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children are developing self-awareness and appreciation

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be encouraging about child's unique features
  • Help child see beauty in differences
  • Avoid critical language
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get frustrated with drawing accuracy

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm about self-discovery and creativity

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take a photo of the self-portrait for BibleMouse portfolio
  • Sing a BibleMouse song about God's special creation

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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