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Printmaking Picture Story

Introduction to Printmaking

Day 45of 180
Week 9of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Create a simple narrative artwork using printmaking techniques

2

Understand how prints can tell a story

3

Practice planning and executing a multi-step art project

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 35:31

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

— Exodus 35:31 (WEB)

God gives us creativity to make beautiful things and tell stories through art

📦 Materials Needed

  • foam sheets
  • pencils
  • acrylic paint
  • brayer or paint brush
  • white construction paper
  • paper plates for paint mixing
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and discuss how artists can tell stories through pictures. Show examples of simple narrative prints.

💭 Review Question: What story would you like to tell with your prints today?
2Teaching (7 min)

Demonstrate how to plan a simple picture story using multiple prints

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Choose a simple story with 3-4 key moments
  • Sketch designs lightly on foam sheets
  • Consider how different prints will connect
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes a good story?
  • How can prints help us tell a story?
3Activity: Printmaking Picture Story (10 min)
hands-on

Students will create a 3-4 scene story using printmaking techniques

📝 Instructions:
  1. Sketch story outline on paper first
  2. Draw designs on foam sheets
  3. Choose 2-3 colors of paint
  4. Create prints for each story scene
  5. Arrange prints to tell the story
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer scenes, focus on one moment

Challenge: Add details and background elements to prints

4Closing (3 min)

Students share their story prints with classmates

📝 Review Questions:
  • What story did you tell?
  • What was challenging about making your prints?
  • How does creating art help us express ourselves?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for giving us creativity to tell stories and make beautiful art.

Coming up: Next week, we'll explore more printmaking techniques!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 33:3

“Sing to him a new song. Play skillfully with a loud noise.”

— Psalm 33:3 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Sing the verse while creating art prints

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Printmaking helps children understand how art can communicate stories and ideas

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage simple, clear storytelling
  • Help children plan before printing
  • Celebrate effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might get frustrated if prints don't look exactly as expected

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to plan and execute a multi-step art project

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a story book using prints
  • Make prints as greeting cards
  • Explore printing on different types of paper

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