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Stick Figure Friends

Drawing People

Day 38of 180
Week 8of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn to draw simple stick figures with circle heads

2

Practice drawing body parts (arms, legs)

3

Develop fine motor skills through drawing

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 1:27

“God created man in his own image. In God's image he created him; male and female he created them.”

— Genesis 1:27 (WEB)

We are special because God created us in His image, and we can create art that reflects His creativity

📦 Materials Needed

  • White drawing paper
  • Crayons or colored pencils
  • BibleMouse drawing guide (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Review yesterday's emotion faces and introduce stick figure drawing

💭 Review Question: Can you show me a happy face? A sad face?
2Teaching (7 min)

Demonstrate drawing stick figures step by step

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Start with a big circle for the head
  • Draw a straight line down for the body
  • Add two lines for arms
  • Add two lines for legs
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What shapes do we use to make a stick figure?
  • Can you count how many lines we need?
3Activity: Stick Figure Family (8 min)
hands-on

Draw stick figures of family members or friends

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a circle for each person's head
  2. Add a line for each body
  3. Draw arms and legs
  4. Use different colors for each figure
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child draw first stick figure

Challenge: Add details like hair or clothing

4Closing (3 min)

Share and celebrate drawings

📝 Review Questions:
  • What shapes did we use today?
  • Who did you draw in your picture?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll draw pictures of our whole family!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Stick figure drawing helps develop fine motor skills and spatial awareness

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle guidance, not correction
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Let child explore and create freely
🤔 Common Struggles:

Controlling crayon pressure and making straight lines

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm, attempt to create recognizable shapes

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a BibleMouse stick figure story
  • Play 'Simon Says' with body movements

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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