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Sponge Printing

Printmaking Fun

Day 107of 180
Week 22of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn how to create prints using sponges

2

Explore different textures and shapes through printing

3

Develop fine motor skills and creativity

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 104:24

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

— Psalm 104:24 (WEB)

Celebrates God's creativity and the variety of textures and shapes in His creation, just like we explore in our sponge printing

📦 Materials Needed

  • Kitchen sponges
  • Washable tempera paint
  • White construction paper
  • Paper plates (for paint)
  • Wet wipes or paper towels
  • Smock or old shirt
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather around and remind children about our printmaking adventures. Ask, 'What did we learn about making prints yesterday?'

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how you made a handprint yesterday?
2Teaching (10 min)

Today, we'll use sponges to make special prints! Just like God creates amazing textures in nature, we can create beautiful art with simple sponges.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Sponges can make different shapes and textures
  • We'll dip sponges in paint and press them on paper
  • Every print can be unique, just like God makes each of us special
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What shapes do you think we can make with sponges?
  • What colors would you like to use today?
3Activity: Sponge Print Exploration (12 min)
hands-on

Children will create colorful prints using sponges, exploring different techniques

📝 Instructions:
  1. Put on your smock
  2. Choose 2-3 paint colors
  3. Dip sponge lightly in paint
  4. Press sponge gently on paper
  5. Lift and see your print!
  6. Try different parts of the sponge
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use one color and help child press sponge

Challenge: Create a picture using different sponge prints

4Closing (3 min)

Clean up and admire our beautiful sponge prints

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite part of sponge printing?
  • What shapes did you make?

Coming up: Tomorrow, we'll make prints with fun objects around the house!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Sponge printing helps develop fine motor skills and creativity

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Protect work surface with newspaper
  • Use washable paint
  • Encourage exploration, not perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might press too hard or get frustrated with uneven prints

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's excitement about creating unique prints

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a sponge print greeting card for a family member
  • Use sponge prints to make a texture collage

Ready for Tomorrow?

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