📖

Pattern Prints with Purpose

Introduction to Printmaking

Day 44of 180
Week 9of 36
25Minutes
← Day 43Day 44 of 180Day 45 →
🖨️ Download Worksheet (PDF)
🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn to create repeating patterns through printmaking

2

Explore how simple shapes can make complex designs

3

Understand that God loves creativity and design

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 104:24

“How many are your works, Yahweh! In wisdom have you made them all. The earth is full of your creatures.”

— Psalm 104:24 (WEB)

God is the ultimate creator, and we reflect His creativity when we make art

📦 Materials Needed

  • Foam sheets
  • Pencils
  • Washable paint
  • Paint brushes or brayers
  • White construction paper
  • Paper plates for paint
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and discuss how God creates beautiful patterns in nature like honeycomb, butterfly wings, and flower petals

💭 Review Question: What patterns have you seen in God's creation?
2Teaching (5 min)

Demonstrate how to create a simple foam stamp and use it to make repeating patterns

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Printmaking allows us to make the same design multiple times
  • Patterns can be simple or complex
  • We can use our creativity to make beautiful designs
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What patterns do you see around you?
  • How can we use patterns to make something beautiful?
3Activity: Pattern Print Exploration (10 min)
Hands-on Project

Students will create their own pattern prints using foam stamps

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a simple shape on foam sheet
  2. Carefully cut out the shape
  3. Apply paint to foam stamp
  4. Press stamp onto paper in repeating pattern
  5. Experiment with different colors and arrangements
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-cut foam shapes to stamp

Challenge: Create multi-color layered patterns

4Closing (5 min)

Share and display student artwork, discussing the patterns created

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about making patterns?
  • How is creating art like what God does?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for giving us the ability to be creative and make beautiful things. Help us to use our talents to glorify You. Amen.

Coming up: Next time, we'll use printmaking to tell a story!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 104:24

“How many are your works, Yahweh! In wisdom have you made them all.”

— Psalm 104:24 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Create hand motions to help remember the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Printmaking is an art technique that allows creating multiple copies of an image

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Protect work surfaces with newspaper
  • Use washable paint for easy cleanup
  • Encourage experimentation and creativity
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might find precise stamping challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to create repeated patterns and enjoy the creative process

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a greeting card using pattern prints
  • Make wrapping paper with repeating designs
  • Explore patterns in nature during a walk

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

Continue to Day 45 →Back to Art