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Happy Colors

Painting Our Feelings

Day 146of 180
Week 30of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify and use bright, happy colors in painting

2

Explore different brush strokes to create happy artwork

3

Express joy through creative art-making

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 118:24

“This is the day that Yahweh has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.”

— Psalm 118:24 (WEB)

Just as this verse celebrates joy, we'll use bright colors to show happiness in our artwork

📦 Materials Needed

  • Yellow, orange, and pink tempera paint
  • White construction paper
  • Paintbrushes
  • Smock or old shirt
  • Paint tray or paper plates
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Sing a cheerful song about colors and happiness

💭 Review Question: What colors made you feel happy yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Exploring happy colors and how they make us feel

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Yellow is like sunshine and makes us feel warm
  • Orange is bright and exciting
  • Pink is soft and sweet
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes you happy?
  • Can you show me a happy face?
3Activity: Happy Color Painting (8 min)
hands-on

Create a joyful painting using bright, happy colors

📝 Instructions:
  1. Put on your painting smock
  2. Choose yellow, orange, and pink paints
  3. Use big, sweeping brush strokes
  4. Paint whatever makes you feel happy
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fingers to make happy color dots

Challenge: Create a specific happy scene like a sunny day

4Closing (3 min)

Share and celebrate our happy artwork

📝 Review Questions:
  • What colors did you use?
  • What made you happy while painting?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll paint calm, peaceful colors

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Emotional expression through art is crucial for young learners

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Focus on process, not perfect artwork
  • Encourage free expression
  • Use positive, encouraging language
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying within paper, not mixing colors too much

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about colors, willingness to explore

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a BibleMouse art gallery of happy paintings
  • Sing color-related songs from BibleMouse Song Collection

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