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Blow Painting

Splatter and Drip

Day 129of 180
Week 26of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Explore how breath can move paint across paper

2

Practice fine motor skills using a straw

3

Develop creativity through experimental art

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 2:7

“Yahweh God formed man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.”

— Genesis 2:7 (WEB)

Just as God's breath brings life, our breath can create beautiful movement and art

📦 Materials Needed

  • Thin watercolor paint
  • White paper
  • Drinking straws
  • Droppers
  • Smock or old shirt
  • Plastic tablecloth or newspaper
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind children about yesterday's splatter painting. Ask: 'Remember how we made paint move yesterday?'

💭 Review Question: What did we do with paint yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today we'll use our breath to move paint! Just like God breathed life, we can breathe and make art move!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Gently drop small paint drops on paper
  • Use straw to blow paint in different directions
  • Watch how the paint moves and creates fun shapes
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What colors do you want to use?
  • Where will you blow the paint?
3Activity: Blow Painting Adventure (8 min)
hands-on

Create colorful art by blowing paint with a straw

📝 Instructions:
  1. Put on your smock
  2. Place paper on protected surface
  3. Use dropper to make small paint drops
  4. Gently blow through straw to move paint
  5. Explore different blowing strengths
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps guide straw and demonstrate blowing

Challenge: Try creating specific shapes or paths with paint

4Closing (3 min)

Look at our beautiful paintings! Talk about how we made art move

📝 Review Questions:
  • How did we move the paint?
  • What colors did you use?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll combine all our painting techniques!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Blow painting helps develop breath control and fine motor skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use thin, watery paint for best results
  • Demonstrate gentle blowing - not too hard!
  • Protect surfaces with plastic or newspapers
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might blow too hard or get frustrated

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about paint movement, willingness to experiment

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Try blow painting with different color combinations
  • Create a BibleMouse art journal page about today's lesson
  • Discuss how God's breath brings life and creativity

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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