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Making the Print

Printmaking Fun

Day 64of 180
Week 13of 36
35Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Create a print using a foam plate design

2

Understand how prints can be repeated with slight variations

3

Develop patience and attention to detail in art creation

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 35:31-32

“He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all craftsmanship, to devise artistic designs”

— Exodus 35:31-32 (WEB)

Just as God gives creativity to artists, children can explore their own artistic abilities through printmaking

📦 Materials Needed

  • Foam plate or styrofoam tray
  • Tempera paint
  • White paper
  • Brayer or sponge
  • Pencil
  • Wet wipes for cleanup
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Review yesterday's foam plate design and get excited about creating prints

💭 Review Question: What special design did you draw on your foam plate yesterday?
2Teaching (10 min)

Demonstrate how to create a print using the foam plate design

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Gently apply paint to your foam plate
  • Press the plate carefully onto paper
  • Lift the plate to reveal your print
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you notice about your print?
  • How is this print similar to or different from your original design?
3Activity: Printmaking Adventure (15 min)
hands-on

Create multiple prints using your foam plate design

📝 Instructions:
  1. Put a small amount of paint on a paper plate
  2. Use brayer or sponge to spread paint evenly on foam plate
  3. Press plate firmly onto white paper
  4. Lift plate carefully to reveal print
  5. Make 3-4 prints in different colors or positions
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use one color and make fewer prints

Challenge: Create a print series with overlapping designs

4Closing (5 min)

Clean up and discuss prints

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about making prints?
  • Which print do you like best?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll create a collection of prints and explore different arrangements

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Printmaking helps children understand repetition and artistic variation

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Protect work surface with newspaper or plastic tablecloth
  • Have wet wipes ready for quick cleanups
  • Encourage exploration and don't worry about perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might press too hard or get frustrated if prints aren't exactly the same

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about creating multiple prints, understanding of basic printing technique

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a print on a greeting card for a family member
  • Use prints to make a simple pattern or design

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