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Keep Creating

Summer Art Fun

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

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that creating art is a way to reflect God's creativity

2

Create a special summer memory artwork

3

Develop excitement about continuing artistic exploration

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 1:27

“God created man in his own image. In God's image he created him; male and female he created them.”

— Genesis 1:27 (WEB)

Just as God is a creator, we can create art that reflects His creative spirit

📦 Materials Needed

  • White paper
  • Watercolors
  • Paintbrushes
  • Natural materials (leaves, flowers)
  • Glue stick
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to the final BibleMouse art lesson of the year! Let's talk about how much fun we've had creating art this year.

💭 Review Question: What was your favorite art project we made this year?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today, we're going to make a special summer memory artwork that shows how God made us to be creative!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God loves when we create beautiful things
  • We are made in God's image, so we can be creative too
  • Art is a wonderful way to explore and enjoy God's world
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What kinds of art do you want to make this summer?
  • What colors remind you of summer?
3Activity: Summer Memory Artwork (8 min)
hands-on

Create a mixed-media artwork using watercolors and natural materials to capture a summer memory

📝 Instructions:
  1. Paint a watercolor background on white paper
  2. Collect small leaves or flowers from outside
  3. Carefully glue natural materials onto your painting
  4. Talk about what makes this artwork special to you
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps with gluing and placement of materials

Challenge: Child can try writing their name or drawing summer shapes

4Closing (3 min)

Let's celebrate our creativity and talk about making art this summer!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about creating today?
  • How can we keep making art this summer?

Coming up: Summer is a great time to keep exploring art and enjoying God's beautiful world!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson celebrates the child's artistic journey and encourages continued creativity

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Focus on enjoyment, not perfection
  • Let child lead the creative process
  • Praise effort and imagination
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get frustrated if artwork doesn't look exactly how they imagined

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about creating, willingness to explore new materials

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a summer art journal
  • Collect natural materials for future art projects
  • Take photos of artwork to remember this year's creations

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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