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My First Brush

Painting with Brushes

Day 11of 180
Week 3of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn to hold a paintbrush correctly

2

Practice dipping a brush into paint

3

Explore making different brush strokes on paper

📖 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 skill to make beautiful things

📦 Materials Needed

  • Large paintbrushes
  • Tempera paint
  • Large white paper
  • Paint cups
  • Child-sized smock
  • Wet wipes
  • Table cover
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art adventure! Let's remember how we used our hands to paint yesterday and now we'll use a special tool called a paintbrush.

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how you made handprints yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today we'll learn how to use a paintbrush like a special artist God created you to be!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Hold the brush gently near the bottom
  • Dip just the tip of the brush in paint
  • Move the brush softly on the paper
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What colors do you see?
  • How does the brush feel in your hand?
3Activity: Brush Stroke Exploration (8 min)
hands-on

Practice painting with gentle brush strokes on large paper

📝 Instructions:
  1. Put on your BibleMouse art smock
  2. Choose one paint color
  3. Dip brush tip gently into paint
  4. Make soft strokes on paper
  5. Try different directions: up, down, side to side
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps guide child's hand

Challenge: Try making different shapes with brush strokes

4Closing (3 min)

Let's clean up and look at our beautiful artwork!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did your brush do today?
  • What color did you use?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn to make dots with our brush!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are developing fine motor skills and learning basic art techniques

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Focus on process, not perfect results
  • Use positive, specific praise
🤔 Common Struggles:

Holding brush correctly, controlling paint amount

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Attempts to hold brush, interest in making marks

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take a photo of artwork for BibleMouse portfolio
  • Discuss colors and shapes in artwork
  • Hang artwork in a special display area

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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