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My Special Picture

Making Our Mark

Day 5of 180
Week 1of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Combine vertical and horizontal lines in a creative drawing

2

Explore artistic expression through free drawing

3

Understand that each child is uniquely created by God

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalms 139:14

“I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.”

— Psalms 139:14 (WEB)

Celebrates each child's unique creativity and God-given ability to create

📦 Materials Needed

  • Large crayons
  • White paper
  • Construction paper
  • BibleMouse Art Supplies Kit
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Let's remember the lines we've learned this week! Can you show me an up and down line? Now a side to side line!

💭 Review Question: What special lines did we draw yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today is a special BibleMouse art day where you get to make YOUR very own picture using all the lines you've learned!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God made you special and creative
  • Every picture is unique, just like you
  • We can use lines to make something beautiful
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What might you like to draw today?
  • What colors will you choose?
3Activity: My Wonderful Creation (8 min)
hands-on

Free drawing time using learned lines and creativity

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose your favorite color crayon
  2. Make some up and down lines
  3. Add some side to side lines
  4. Fill your paper with YOUR special picture
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent can help draw lines together

Challenge: Try to create a recognizable object using learned lines

4Closing (3 min)

Let's look at our beautiful pictures and thank God for making us creative!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What lines did you use?
  • What makes your picture special?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore red finger painting and how God gave us the sense of touch!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are developing fine motor skills and artistic expression

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Allow complete creative freedom
  • Display child's artwork proudly
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying within paper, holding crayon correctly

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Engagement, enjoyment, willingness to explore

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take a photo of artwork for BibleMouse portfolio
  • Talk about picture during family time
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional drawing prompts

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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