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Best Work Selection

Year-End Art Celebration

Day 177of 180
Week 36of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify personal favorite artwork from the year

2

Practice decision-making skills

3

Develop confidence in artistic choices

📖 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)

Celebrates God's creativity and individual uniqueness in art-making

📦 Materials Needed

  • All artwork created during the year
  • Portfolio folder
  • Stickers or special markers
  • BibleMouse Art Portfolio worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather all artwork from the year and spread out on a large surface

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

Explain how we'll choose our very best artwork for our special portfolio

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Look at each piece carefully
  • Think about what makes art special
  • Choose pieces that make you happy
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why did you choose this artwork?
  • What do you like most about it?
3Activity: BibleMouse Portfolio Selection (8 min)
selection and discussion

Carefully select 3-5 favorite pieces of artwork

📝 Instructions:
  1. Look at all artwork from the year
  2. Pick pieces that show your best work
  3. Place selected pieces in portfolio folder
  4. Use special sticker to mark favorites
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child select 2-3 pieces

Challenge: Child explains why each piece was chosen

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate your artistic journey this year

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about art this year?
  • What was your favorite art project?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll create a free choice masterpiece to celebrate our creativity!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson helps children reflect on their artistic growth

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be encouraging about all artwork
  • Let child lead the selection process
  • Avoid comparing pieces to each other
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might have difficulty choosing or feel uncertain

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about their artistic achievements

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take photos of artwork not kept in portfolio
  • Create a special art show for family
  • Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional portfolio ideas

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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