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Building with Boxes

Sculpture and 3D Art

Day 89of 180
Week 18of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand basic principles of 3D construction

2

Create a simple sculpture using recycled materials

3

Develop creativity and spatial awareness

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 31:3

“I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all craftsmanship”

— Exodus 31:3 (WEB)

God gives us creativity to build and design, just like we're creating sculptures today

📦 Materials Needed

  • Empty cardboard boxes (various sizes)
  • Masking tape
  • Child-safe scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Decorative materials (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art adventure! Let's talk about how God loves creativity.

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about making things with clay yesterday?
2Teaching (10 min)

Today we'll learn how to build amazing sculptures using boxes and imagination!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Boxes can become anything we imagine
  • We can stack, connect, and create
  • God gives us wonderful ideas to build
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What might you want to build today?
  • How can we make our boxes look interesting?
3Activity: Box Sculpture Creation (12 min)
hands-on

Students will create a unique 3D sculpture using recycled boxes

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose your boxes
  2. Arrange boxes in an interesting way
  3. Use tape to connect boxes
  4. Add details if you want
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help child arrange and tape boxes

Challenge: Create a specific object like a robot or castle

4Closing (3 min)

Show and tell your amazing BibleMouse sculpture!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you create today?
  • How did you use your imagination?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll paint our wonderful box sculptures!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

3D art helps develop spatial reasoning and creativity

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Focus on process, not perfect results
  • Encourage child's unique vision
  • Help with cutting and taping as needed
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get frustrated if boxes don't connect easily

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about creation, willingness to experiment

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a story about the sculpture
  • Photograph the sculpture for a BibleMouse art journal

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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