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Bubble Wrap Texture

Printing and Stamping

Day 48of 180
Week 10of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Explore texture through printing techniques

2

Practice pressing and lifting to create art prints

3

Develop fine motor skills through creative play

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 139:14

“I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.”

— Psalm 139:14 (WEB)

Just like we create unique prints, God creates each child uniquely and wonderfully

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bubble wrap
  • Washable tempera paint
  • White construction paper
  • Paint brushes
  • Plastic tablecloth or newspaper for covering work surface
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Review our printing adventures from previous days

💭 Review Question: What fun prints did we make yesterday with vegetables?
2Teaching (7 min)

Introduce bubble wrap printing technique

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Look at this bumpy bubble wrap - it makes special textures!
  • We'll paint on the bubbles and press it onto paper
  • Each print will look different and special
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do the bubbles feel like?
  • Can you see the bumpy shapes when we print?
3Activity: Bubble Wrap Printing Adventure (8 min)
hands-on

Create colorful textured prints using bubble wrap

📝 Instructions:
  1. Put on painting smock
  2. Paint bubbles with bright colors
  3. Carefully press bubble wrap onto paper
  4. Lift and see your unique print!
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps guide child's hand while pressing

Challenge: Try multiple colors on same print

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate our beautiful prints

📝 Review Questions:
  • What colors did you use?
  • What shapes do you see in your print?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll use cookie cutters to make fun stamp art!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Bubble wrap printing helps develop hand-eye coordination

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use washable paint
  • Cover work surface completely
  • Let child explore and have fun
🤔 Common Struggles:

Keeping paint on bubble wrap, pressing evenly

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Engagement, attempts to press and lift, enjoyment of process

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a texture book with different printing techniques
  • Talk about how God makes everything unique, just like these prints

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