Thread: art project for proverbs

Hi,

I rather suddenly had to take over a class of upper elementary aged girls. We're studying proverbs, and I have them keeping a wisdom journal. Each week they have a verse to write and decorate the page, or a lesson to illustrate in their folder. Our focus is on wisdom and how to cultivate it in ourselves. So far that's going great.

But i have a couple in there that's are more active, and have a harder time focusing on what we're doing. I thought maybe some sort of on going art project would be good for them. SOmething they can get up and go do towards the end of class when I loose them.

Any ideas for some sort of project that could last for an whole quarter and is related to our study?

I don't really have a long-term project idea, but I've worked with that age group of girls on a project (craft) time and I know what you mean about "losing" them.

Just another idea... if our project didn't take long enough, or when some of the girls who just really aren't into crafty/journaling things started getting antsy... we'd get a game going. Like those mixer kind of games that you don't need any supplies (telephone, ...) or charades, or just bring a couple of board games (Apples to Apples, WhoNu, ...) Not sure if you have time for that, but just an idea.

I'll try to brainstorm project ideas with a Proverbs theme.

I've been thinking about this some - although I've had a lot on my mind... What about having those kids research King Solomon. See what they can dig up about him. Have them step into his shoes - what was life like for him - or in general, back then... Have them try out being King Solomon: what proverbs would they come up with: could they make their own. Why do they think his are so deep and lasting - (ignoring the obvious that they are from the Bible). Is there one proverb that stands out for them more than the others? why? How do they relate to it?

A few ideas, anyway...

What other books did King Solomon write? do they see similarities between any of them? Compare and contrast Ecclesiastes with the Song of Songs...

Here's a link run by someone teaching Proverbs to 11th graders - the link does have a fair amount of Hebrew in it... Chavlei Shlomo: 1:1 - The Authorship of Mishlei

Examine the time period when King Solomon lived and make your own art project that would be similar to art at that time.

What about having them think of ways they can/should use the proverbs in today's world? How others should or do use them today?

It could be for extra credit or something...?