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Sharing My Art Story

God Made Me Creative

Day 5of 180
Week 1of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that creating art is a way to express ourselves

2

Draw a simple picture and describe it to someone

3

Practice being confident and kind when sharing artwork

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 35:31

“He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of craftsmanship.”

— Exodus 35:31 (WEB)

God gives us creative abilities to express ourselves and bring joy to others

📦 Materials Needed

  • Large drawing paper
  • Crayons
  • BibleMouse Art Journal (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind children about yesterday's hand-tracing activity and how God gave us creative hands

💭 Review Question: What special thing did we draw with our hands yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Introducing the idea of sharing our artwork with others

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God loves when we use our creativity
  • Our art can tell a story
  • It's fun to share what we create
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What did you draw today?
  • Can you tell me about your picture?
3Activity: My Art Story Time (8 min)
hands-on and discussion

Children draw a picture and then share about their artwork

📝 Instructions:
  1. Take a piece of drawing paper
  2. Use crayons to draw anything you want
  3. When finished, tell a grown-up about your picture
  4. Explain what you drew and why
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Draw with parent's help and describe together

Challenge: Add details and tell a story about the picture

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate each child's unique artwork

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you create today?
  • How does sharing your art make you feel?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about drawing straight lines like a parade!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK4 children are developing confidence in self-expression

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be encouraging and positive about all artwork
  • Focus on the process, not perfection
  • Ask open-ended questions about their drawing
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel shy about sharing their artwork

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm, creativity, ability to describe their picture

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a BibleMouse Art Gallery wall at home
  • Take photos of artwork to create a memory book

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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