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My Favorite Color Picture

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Day 161of 180
Week 33of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify and name their favorite color

2

Create an art piece using multiple shades/techniques of one color

3

Practice fine motor skills through creative expression

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 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.”

— Psalm 139:14 (WEB)

God creates beauty and diversity, just like we create unique art using our favorite colors

📦 Materials Needed

  • drawing paper
  • crayons
  • markers
  • optional: paint
  • art folder/portfolio
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Ask child about their favorite color and why they love it

💭 Review Question: What colors did we explore in our mandala lesson yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Explore different ways to use one color in art

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Colors are a special gift from God
  • We can make art using light and dark shades
  • Every color is beautiful in its own way
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes your favorite color special?
  • Can you find your favorite color in the room?
3Activity: Favorite Color Exploration (8 min)
hands-on

Create a picture using only one favorite color with different techniques

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose your favorite color
  2. Use crayons to make light and dark areas
  3. Add marker details if desired
  4. Fill entire paper with your color
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Color entire page one shade

Challenge: Create a scene using different shades of favorite color

4Closing (3 min)

Share artwork and discuss color choices

📝 Review Questions:
  • What color did you choose?
  • How many different shades did you use?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll draw our favorite animal in its home!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK4 children are developing color recognition and artistic expression

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Allow child to choose color freely
  • Demonstrate color shading techniques gently
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying within paper boundaries, managing multiple art tools

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about color, willingness to experiment

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a color wheel using favorite color
  • Read BibleMouse storybook about color and creativity

Ready for Tomorrow?

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