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Me and My Family

Drawing People

Day 39of 180
Week 8of 36
20Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Draw stick figure representations of family members

2

Identify and draw simple facial features

3

Understand that families are special and loved by God

Psalm 127:3

Children are a heritage from Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward.

Psalm 127:3 (WEB)

Celebrates the importance and blessing of family members

📦 Materials Needed

  • White drawing paper
  • Crayons or colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Family Drawing Worksheet (optional)

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Let's remember our stick figures from yesterday! Who can show me how to draw a stick person?

💭 Review Question: What shapes did we use to make stick figures yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today, we'll draw our special family using stick figures and happy faces!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Families come in all sizes
  • Each family member is special
  • God loves families
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Who is in your family?
  • What makes your family special?
3Activity: Family Stick Figure Drawing (8 min)
hands-on

Draw stick figures of family members, adding simple facial features

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a circle for the head
  2. Add two dots for eyes
  3. Draw a curved line for a smile
  4. Add a stick body and stick arms and legs
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child trace or draw alongside

Challenge: Add details like hair color or clothing

4Closing (3 min)

Let's share our family drawings and talk about who we drew!

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who did you draw in your picture?
  • What makes your family special?

Coming up: Tomorrow, we'll look in a mirror and draw ourselves!

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK4 children are developing fine motor skills and understanding family relationships

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Help child identify family members
  • Encourage creativity
🤔 Common Struggles:

Difficulty holding crayon, making recognizable shapes

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Attempts to draw circles, lines, and basic facial features

Extension Activities

  • Create a BibleMouse Family Photo Album
  • Sing a family song together
  • Talk about each family member's special qualities

Ready for Tomorrow?

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