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Making Our Own Page

Looking at Picture Books

Day 120of 180
Week 24of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that we can create our own stories and pictures

2

Practice drawing a simple illustration

3

Develop creativity and self-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)

God gives us creativity to make beautiful things, just like we're making our own picture today!

📦 Materials Needed

  • White paper
  • Crayons or colored pencils
  • Picture books from previous lessons
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade PK3 Art
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Let's remember the fun pictures we've looked at this week! Who can tell me about a special picture they saw?

💭 Review Question: What did you like about the pictures in our books?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today, we're going to be special book illustrators! Just like the artists who draw pictures in our favorite books, you can create your very own picture!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Artists use pictures to tell stories
  • We can draw pictures that show what we're thinking
  • Every picture is special because YOU make it
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What story would you like to draw?
  • What colors do you want to use?
3Activity: My Special Page (8 min)
hands-on

Create an illustration for your very own story page

📝 Instructions:
  1. Take a piece of white paper
  2. Think about something you love
  3. Draw a picture of that thing
  4. Color your picture with bright colors
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent can help draw basic shapes

Challenge: Try to add details or tell a story with the picture

4Closing (3 min)

Let's look at our beautiful pictures! Each one is special and unique.

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you draw?
  • Tell me about your picture!

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore making color patterns!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are developing fine motor skills and imagination

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Praise effort, not perfection
  • Let child lead their creative process
  • Ask open-ended questions about their artwork
🤔 Common Struggles:

May get frustrated if picture doesn't look exactly like they imagine

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Engagement, joy in creating, willingness to share

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take a photo of the artwork for BibleMouse portfolio
  • Display artwork in a special place at home

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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