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Sponge Stamping

Printmaking Play

Day 62of 180
Week 13of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn how to create textured prints using sponges

2

Explore color mixing and stamping techniques

3

Develop fine motor skills through creative art-making

📖 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 as we create unique prints with sponges, God creates each child uniquely and wonderfully

📦 Materials Needed

  • Tempera paint
  • White construction paper
  • Clean kitchen sponges
  • Paint trays
  • Wet wipes for cleanup
  • Smock or old shirt
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse art adventure, we'll explore how sponges can make amazing prints!

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about making art with our hands yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today we'll learn how sponges can make beautiful stamps and prints

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Sponges have lots of little holes that make interesting textures
  • We can use different colors and press the sponge to make prints
  • Every print will look a little different - just like God makes us unique!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What shapes can we make with our sponges?
  • What colors do you want to use today?
3Activity: Sponge Print Exploration (8 min)
hands-on

Create colorful prints using sponges and paint

📝 Instructions:
  1. Put on your smock
  2. Choose 2-3 paint colors
  3. Dip sponge lightly into paint
  4. Press sponge onto paper to make prints
  5. Experiment with different pressures and angles
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use one color at a time

Challenge: Create a scene using only sponge prints

4Closing (3 min)

Clean up and discuss our beautiful artwork

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite part of sponge stamping?
  • How are your prints different from each other?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll make prints with potato halves!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Sponge printing helps develop hand-eye coordination and creativity

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage exploration, not perfection
  • Let child lead their own creative process
  • Have wet wipes ready for quick cleanups
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get frustrated if prints don't look exactly how they imagine

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enjoyment of process, willingness to experiment

🚀 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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