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My Favorite Memory

Favorite Things Portfolio

Day 165of 180
Week 33of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recall and describe a happy personal memory

2

Draw a simple picture representing a favorite memory

3

Practice expressing joy and gratitude

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 103:2

“Praise Yahweh, my soul, and don't forget all his benefits;”

— Psalm 103:2 (WEB)

Encourages remembering and celebrating good experiences in life

📦 Materials Needed

  • drawing paper
  • crayons or markers
  • BibleMouse portfolio folder
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Let's remember a special happy moment! Can you tell me about a time that made you smile?

💭 Review Question: What fun thing did we draw yesterday about our favorite place?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today in our BibleMouse art lesson, we'll draw a picture of a memory that makes us happy!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Think about a time that made you feel really good
  • Remember who was with you
  • What were you doing that was fun?
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What memory makes you smile?
  • Who was with you in this special moment?
3Activity: My Happy Memory Drawing (8 min)
hands-on

Draw a colorful picture of your favorite memory

📝 Instructions:
  1. Close your eyes and remember a happy time
  2. Choose your favorite colors
  3. Draw the people or things in that memory
  4. Add details that make you smile
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent can help child sketch basic shapes

Challenge: Add more details or write a simple sentence about the memory

4Closing (3 min)

Let's share our special memories!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What memory did you draw?
  • Why does this memory make you happy?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll showcase all our drawing skills in a special art display!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Memories help children develop emotional intelligence and gratitude

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient if child struggles to recall a memory
  • Help guide them with gentle questions
  • Celebrate their creativity
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might find it hard to choose or remember a specific memory

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm, detailed description, joy in drawing

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take a photo of the memory drawing for the BibleMouse portfolio
  • Share the memory with family during dinner time

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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