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Painted Sculptures

Sculpture and 3D Art

Day 90of 180
Week 18of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn how to add color to 3D sculptures

2

Practice careful painting techniques

3

Appreciate God's creativity in color and design

📖 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)

God gives us creativity and skill to make beautiful things

📦 Materials Needed

  • Sculptures from previous lessons
  • Tempera paint
  • Paint brushes
  • Paper plates (as paint palettes)
  • Smock or old shirt
  • Water cup
  • Paper towels
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art adventure! Let's look at the sculptures we created yesterday and get ready to bring them to life with color!

💭 Review Question: What shapes did you make in your sculpture yesterday?
2Teaching (10 min)

Today we'll learn how to carefully paint our 3D sculptures. Just like God creates beautiful things, we can use colors to make our art special!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Choose colors that make you happy
  • Use gentle brush strokes
  • Cover the whole sculpture with paint
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What colors do you see in God's creation?
  • What is your favorite color?
3Activity: Colorful Sculpture Painting (12 min)
hands-on

Paint the 3D sculptures created in previous lessons, adding color and creativity

📝 Instructions:
  1. Put on your painting smock
  2. Choose 2-3 paint colors
  3. Carefully paint your sculpture
  4. Let the sculpture dry on a paper towel
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer colors or help with brush control

Challenge: Add details or patterns to the sculpture

4Closing (3 min)

Let's clean up and admire our colorful creations!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What colors did you use?
  • How does painting make your sculpture special?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the amazing animals God created!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Painting requires fine motor skills. Be patient and encouraging.

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Cover work surface with newspaper
  • Have wet wipes ready for quick clean-up
  • Praise effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children may have difficulty controlling paintbrush

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enjoyment of the creative process

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a BibleMouse Art Gallery to display sculptures
  • Talk about how God is the ultimate artist who created everything

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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