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Big Brush Strokes

Painting Adventures Begin

Day 18of 180
Week 4of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and create different types of brush strokes

2

Develop fine motor skills through painting techniques

3

Explore creativity with intentional mark-making

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 33:3

“Sing to him a new song. Play skillfully with a loud noise.”

— Psalm 33:3 (WEB)

Just as we can create beautiful music with skill, we can create beautiful art by learning different techniques

📦 Materials Needed

  • Tempera paint (primary colors)
  • Large paintbrushes
  • White painting paper
  • Water cups
  • Art smocks
  • Paper towels
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art adventure! Yesterday we explored primary colors, and today we'll learn how to make different kinds of brush strokes.

💭 Review Question: What colors did we use yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today we'll learn how to make different brush strokes - long lines, short lines, dots, and swirls!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Long strokes are like drawing a line across the paper
  • Short strokes are tiny marks
  • Dots are like tiny paint spots
  • Swirls are curved, twisty marks
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What shapes can we make with our brush?
  • Can you show me a long stroke?
3Activity: Brush Stroke Exploration (8 min)
hands-on

Children will practice making different types of brush strokes on their paper

📝 Instructions:
  1. Put on your art smock
  2. Choose one color of paint
  3. Try making long strokes from one side of the paper to the other
  4. Next, make short little strokes
  5. Then try making dots by tapping the brush
  6. Finally, create swirly marks by moving your brush in circles
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on just long and short strokes

Challenge: Try creating a picture using only different types of strokes

4Closing (3 min)

Let's clean up and talk about our beautiful artwork!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What types of strokes did you make today?
  • Which stroke was your favorite?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how to paint different shapes!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Brush stroke variety helps develop fine motor skills and artistic expression

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Demonstrate each stroke type before letting child try
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Allow child to experiment freely
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might find it hard to control brush pressure

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Intentional mark-making and enjoyment of the process

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional stroke practice sheets
  • Photograph artwork to include in child's art portfolio

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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