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Flat or Not?

Sculpture and 3D Art

Day 86of 180
Week 18of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Distinguish between 2D and 3D art forms

2

Explore different artistic dimensions through touch and observation

3

Appreciate God's creativity in artistic expression

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 35:31-32

“He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all craftsmanship, to devise artistic designs”

— Exodus 35:31-32 (WEB)

Highlights God's gift of creativity and artistic skill

📦 Materials Needed

  • Cardboard
  • Magazines or paper
  • Simple household objects
  • Blank paper
  • Pencils
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art adventure! Let's explore how God made the world with amazing shapes and dimensions.

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about Van Gogh's painting yesterday?
2Teaching (10 min)

Today we'll discover the difference between flat and not-flat art. God created a world full of wonderful shapes!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • 2D art is flat like a picture
  • 3D art has depth you can touch
  • Sculptures are 3D art we can walk around
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you find something flat in our room?
  • Can you find something that isn't flat?
3Activity: Flat or 3D Treasure Hunt (12 min)
observation and discussion

Explore objects around your home, sorting them into flat and 3D categories

📝 Instructions:
  1. Collect 5-6 different objects
  2. Place objects on a table
  3. Sort objects into 'flat' and '3D' groups
  4. Talk about why each object belongs in its group
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help child sort objects

Challenge: Draw or trace 3D objects

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate your BibleMouse art discovery!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes something 2D?
  • What makes something 3D?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll play with clay and make 3D shapes!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children are learning spatial awareness and dimension concepts

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle guidance
  • Encourage exploration
  • Praise curiosity
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing between 2D and 3D can be challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to categorize and describe objects

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 3D sculpture using recycled materials
  • Read BibleMouse storybook about artists and creation

Ready for Tomorrow?

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