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Try Something New

Experimenting with Art

Day 166of 180
Week 34of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Explore different art materials through sensory play

2

Practice using new art tools with curiosity

3

Develop confidence in trying new things

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 3:5-6

“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”

— Proverbs 3:5-6 (WEB)

Just like we can be brave and try new art materials, we can trust God when things feel new or uncertain

📦 Materials Needed

  • Paper
  • Cotton swabs
  • Watercolor paints
  • Sponges
  • Plastic forks
  • Glue stick
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art adventure! Yesterday we drew our families, and today we're going to try something exciting and new!

💭 Review Question: Can you tell me about the picture you drew of your family yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today we're going to be art explorers and try using tools we don't usually use for painting!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Sometimes trying new things can be fun and surprising
  • We can use different tools to make art
  • God helps us be brave when we try something new
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What tools do you think we could use to make art?
  • Do you like trying new things?
3Activity: Unexpected Art Tools (8 min)
hands-on

Experiment painting with cotton swabs, plastic forks, and sponges instead of paintbrushes

📝 Instructions:
  1. Put out watercolor paints
  2. Show each unusual tool
  3. Let child explore and paint freely
  4. Talk about the different marks each tool makes
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use just one alternative tool

Challenge: Try creating a specific shape using unusual tools

4Closing (3 min)

Look at all the amazing art you made by trying something new!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite tool to paint with?
  • What did you discover?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll mix different art materials together in fun ways!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Exploring art tools helps develop fine motor skills and creativity

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Let child lead exploration
  • Focus on process, not perfect results
  • Use encouraging language
🤔 Common Struggles:

May get frustrated if art doesn't look 'right'

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about trying new things, willingness to experiment

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take photos of art for BibleMouse portfolio
  • Display artwork in a special place
  • Talk about how God loves creativity

Ready for Tomorrow?

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