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Self-Portrait in the Mirror

Drawing People

Day 40of 180
Week 8of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and draw basic facial features

2

Use a mirror to observe self-details

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 created in God's image, and drawing ourselves helps us appreciate how uniquely God made us

📦 Materials Needed

  • Mirror
  • Drawing paper
  • Crayons or colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Art Worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Let's look in the mirror and see how special God made you!

💭 Review Question: Can you tell me what you drew yesterday about your family?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today in BibleMouse art, we'll draw a picture of YOU!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Look carefully at your eyes
  • Notice the shape of your face
  • See what color your hair is
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What color are your eyes?
  • Is your hair long or short?
3Activity: Mirror Self-Portrait (8 min)
hands-on and observation

Draw yourself using a mirror to help you

📝 Instructions:
  1. Sit in front of the mirror
  2. Draw a big circle for your head
  3. Add eyes, nose, and mouth
  4. Color in your hair and skin
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent can help trace child's hand or draw basic outline

Challenge: Add clothing details or background

4Closing (3 min)

Let's talk about your beautiful drawing!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you notice about yourself?
  • What was fun about drawing?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about patterns in art!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK4 children are developing self-awareness and fine motor skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be encouraging about their artwork
  • Focus on effort, not perfection
  • Help only if child seems frustrated
🤔 Common Struggles:

Controlling crayon/pencil, staying focused

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Emerging ability to draw recognizable facial features

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take a photo of the self-portrait for BibleMouse portfolio
  • Talk about how God made each person unique

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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