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Talking About My Art

Celebrating Our Art

Day 172of 180
Week 35of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Describe their own artwork using simple words

2

Practice sharing about something they created

3

Develop confidence in expressing creativity

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 35:31

“He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of craftsmanship”

— Exodus 35:31 (WEB)

God gives us creativity and the ability to make beautiful things

📦 Materials Needed

  • Previous art projects
  • Blank paper
  • Crayons or markers
  • BibleMouse Art Portfolio
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather all previous art projects from BibleMouse Art Portfolio

💭 Review Question: Can you show me the art you made yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Learning to talk about our artwork

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Art is special because YOU made it
  • We can tell stories about our art
  • God loves when we use our creativity
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What colors did you use?
  • What did you draw?
  • How did you make this?
3Activity: My Art Story (8 min)
discussion

Children share about one piece of artwork

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose one artwork
  2. Tell what it is
  3. Describe how you made it
  4. Share what you like about it
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child describe artwork

Challenge: Draw a new picture and describe it immediately

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate each child's creativity

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was fun about sharing your art?
  • What did you learn today?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll prepare for an art show!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Talking about art helps build language and confidence

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Focus on effort, not perfection
  • Use positive, specific praise
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children may feel shy about sharing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Willingness to speak about their artwork

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record child describing artwork
  • Create an art journal in BibleMouse Portfolio

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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