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Mixed Media Magic

Art Techniques Review

Day 170of 180
Week 34of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Combine multiple art techniques in one artwork

2

Practice fine motor skills through drawing, painting, and collage

3

Develop creativity and artistic expression

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 35:31-32

“He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all craftsmanship, to devise artistic designs”

— Exodus 35:31-32 (WEB)

God gives us creativity and artistic abilities as a special gift

📦 Materials Needed

  • White construction paper
  • Watercolor paints
  • Colored markers
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Magazines or colored paper scraps
  • Paintbrushes
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art adventure! Let's review what we've learned about different art techniques this week.

💭 Review Question: What art techniques did we practice yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today, we'll create a special artwork using everything we've learned about drawing, painting, and collage!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • We can mix different art techniques together
  • Art is a way to show God's creativity
  • There's no 'wrong' way to make art
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What are different ways we can make art?
  • How does creating art make you feel?
3Activity: Mixed Media Masterpiece (8 min)
hands-on

Create a colorful artwork using drawing, painting, and collage techniques

📝 Instructions:
  1. First, paint a background with watercolors
  2. Let the paint dry for a few minutes
  3. Draw some shapes or pictures with markers
  4. Cut out paper shapes to glue on your artwork
  5. Add fun details with your imagination!
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on just painting and gluing

Challenge: Create a story through your mixed media artwork

4Closing (3 min)

Let's share our beautiful artworks and talk about what we created!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What techniques did you use in your artwork?
  • What was your favorite part of creating today?

Coming up: Tomorrow, we'll make a special thank you card for someone we love!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Mixed media art allows children to explore multiple artistic techniques in one project

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Focus on process, not perfection
  • Encourage creativity and self-expression
  • Help with cutting if needed
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get frustrated with cutting or gluing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enjoyment of the creative process, willingness to try new techniques

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a mixed media artwork as a gift
  • Discuss how God gives us creativity as a special gift
  • Display artwork in a special family art gallery

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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