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Print Pattern Design

Printmaking Fun

Day 110of 180
Week 22of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how to create repeated patterns using prints

2

Develop fine motor skills through printing techniques

3

Appreciate creativity as a gift from God

📖 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)

God gives us creativity and skill to make beautiful things

📦 Materials Needed

  • White construction paper
  • Tempera paint
  • Sponges
  • Stamps
  • Paper plates (for paint)
  • Wet wipes for cleanup
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art adventure! Let's remember how we made stamps yesterday and now we'll create a special pattern.

💭 Review Question: What different things did we use to make prints yesterday?
2Teaching (10 min)

Today we'll learn how to make a beautiful pattern by repeating our prints. Just like God creates beautiful patterns in nature, we can create art that shows His creativity!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Patterns are repeated designs
  • We can use stamps or sponges to make prints
  • Every print can be a little different
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What patterns do you see around you?
  • How does God make beautiful patterns in nature?
3Activity: Repeated Print Pattern (12 min)
hands-on project

Create a colorful pattern using stamps or sponges

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose 2-3 colors of paint
  2. Dip sponge or stamp into paint
  3. Press onto paper in a repeating pattern
  4. Try to cover most of the paper
  5. Let dry completely
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer colors and larger stamps

Challenge: Create a more complex repeating design

4Closing (3 min)

Look at your beautiful artwork! You've made a pattern just like God creates in the world around us.

📝 Review Questions:
  • What pattern did you make?
  • What colors did you use?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore spring colors and how God brings new life!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Patterns are foundational in early art and math learning

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Protect work surface with newspapers
  • Have wet wipes ready for quick cleanup
  • Encourage creativity, not perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get paint everywhere or struggle with consistent spacing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about creating, ability to repeat a basic pattern

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional pattern worksheets
  • Discuss patterns in nature during a nature walk

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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