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How I Feel Today

Painting Our Feelings

Day 150of 180
Week 30of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and express different emotions through art

2

Use paint and brushes to create a personal feeling-based artwork

3

Understand that God cares about our feelings

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 34:18

“Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.”

— Psalm 34:18 (WEB)

God understands and cares about our feelings, just like we can express our feelings through art

📦 Materials Needed

  • Watercolor paints
  • White paper
  • Paintbrushes
  • Water cup
  • Paper towels
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art adventure! Let's talk about how we feel today!

💭 Review Question: What colors made you happy in yesterday's silly painting?
2Teaching (7 min)

Feelings are special! Sometimes we feel happy, sometimes sad, sometimes excited. Our BibleMouse curriculum helps us understand that ALL feelings are okay!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Feelings can look different for everyone
  • We can use colors to show how we feel
  • God loves us no matter what we're feeling
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What color makes you feel happy?
  • Can you show me a feeling with your face?
3Activity: Feeling Colors Painting (8 min)
hands-on

Paint a picture that shows how you feel right now!

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose colors that match your feelings
  2. Make big or small brush strokes
  3. Don't worry about making a 'perfect' picture
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child choose 2-3 colors

Challenge: Try to use different brush techniques

4Closing (3 min)

Let's look at our beautiful feeling paintings!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What colors did you use?
  • How were you feeling when you painted?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll create art outside with sidewalk chalk!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Emotional expression through art is crucial for young children's development

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be encouraging, not critical of artwork
  • Let child lead their artistic expression
  • Talk about feelings gently
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get frustrated if painting doesn't look 'right'

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and enjoyment of the process

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take a photo of the artwork for BibleMouse portfolio
  • Discuss painting with family at dinner

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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