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Free Creation Day

Art from Our Heart

Day 100of 180
Week 20of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that creativity is a gift from God

2

Explore different art materials freely

3

Experience joy in creating without strict guidelines

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 35:31

“He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all craftsmanship.”

— Exodus 35:31 (WEB)

God gives us creativity and the ability to make beautiful things

📦 Materials Needed

  • White construction paper
  • Crayons
  • Washable paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • Collage materials (stickers, torn paper)
  • Child-safe glue stick
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art adventure! Yesterday we made art with our favorite color, and today we get to create anything we want!

💭 Review Question: What was your favorite color we used yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

God made us special and gave us imagination to create! Just like He created the whole world, we can create art that makes our heart happy.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God loves when we use our creativity
  • There are no wrong ways to make art
  • Our art can show how special God made us
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you want to make today?
  • What colors make you feel happy?
3Activity: Free Creation Time (8 min)
hands-on

Choose any materials and create whatever your heart wants!

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread out all the art materials
  2. Let child choose what they want to use
  3. Encourage exploration without correction
  4. Talk about what they're creating
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Provide fewer material choices

Challenge: Invite child to tell a story about their artwork

4Closing (3 min)

Let's talk about your beautiful creation!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you make today?
  • How does your art make you feel?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll make fun dot art with cotton swabs!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Free creation helps develop creativity and confidence

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Focus on process, not perfect results
  • Use encouraging language
  • Display child's artwork proudly
🤔 Common Struggles:

May get frustrated if art doesn't look like what they imagined

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enjoyment of process, willingness to experiment

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take a photo of artwork for BibleMouse portfolio
  • Discuss how artwork reflects God's creativity

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