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Big Art Project

Summer Art Fun

Day 178of 180
Week 36of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Explore creating large-scale artwork

2

Practice using multiple art materials together

3

Develop creativity and self-expression

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 1:31

“God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good.”

— Genesis 1:31 (WEB)

Just as God creates beautifully, we can create and enjoy making art

📦 Materials Needed

  • Large poster board or butcher paper
  • Washable tempera paints
  • Paint brushes
  • Sponges
  • Natural materials (leaves, twigs)
  • Glue
  • Smock or old shirt
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we're going to make a HUGE piece of art! Yesterday we made a rainbow, and today we'll go even BIGGER!

💭 Review Question: What colors did we use in our rainbow yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today we're creating a big art project using lots of different materials. Remember, God loves creativity!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • We can use many things to make art
  • Big art is fun and exciting
  • God gave us imagination to create
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What big things have you seen?
  • What materials can we use to make art?
3Activity: Mega Art Creation (8 min)
hands-on

Spread out a large piece of paper and explore creating a big artwork using multiple materials

📝 Instructions:
  1. Put on your smock
  2. Spread out the large paper
  3. Use paint brushes, sponges, and natural materials
  4. Create freely and have fun!
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer materials, focus on one or two

Challenge: Create a themed artwork about God's creation

4Closing (3 min)

Look at our amazing big art project! God loves when we create!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we use to make our art?
  • How does creating art make you feel?

Coming up: Tomorrow is our Art Party where we'll use ALL our favorite art supplies!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Large-scale art helps develop motor skills and creativity

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Let child lead the creative process
  • Focus on enjoyment, not perfection
  • Protect work surface with newspapers
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying focused, keeping materials contained

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about creating, willingness to try new materials

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take a photo of the artwork
  • Display artwork in a special place
  • Talk about what the artwork reminds you of

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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