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Found Object Prints

Printmaking Play

Day 64of 180
Week 13of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Explore different textures and shapes through printmaking

2

Create unique prints using household objects

3

Develop fine motor skills and creativity

📖 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 different objects, God creates each person uniquely and wonderfully

📦 Materials Needed

  • Tempera paint
  • White construction paper
  • Paint tray
  • Various found objects (forks, bottle caps, leaves, cookie cutters)
  • 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 potato prints yesterday and explore new ways to create art.

💭 Review Question: What shapes did we make with potato stamps?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today, we'll be treasure hunters in our own home, finding special objects to make prints!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Different objects make different print shapes
  • We can use everyday items to create art
  • God gives us creativity to make beautiful things
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What interesting objects can we find to make prints?
  • How are these prints different from our potato prints?
3Activity: Treasure Print Making (8 min)
hands-on

Children will explore making prints with various household objects

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread paint on the paint tray
  2. Dip found object into paint
  3. Press object onto paper to create a print
  4. Explore different objects and colors
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use larger objects, help with dipping and pressing

Challenge: Create a story or pattern using different prints

4Closing (3 min)

Let's look at our wonderful prints and talk about what we discovered!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite object to print with?
  • How are your prints unique?

Coming up: Tomorrow, we'll create a special pattern using our prints!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Printmaking helps develop fine motor skills and creativity

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Protect work surface with newspaper
  • Dress in play clothes
  • Encourage exploration and creativity
🤔 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 print collection in BibleMouse Art Journal
  • Talk about how God creates unique designs in nature

Ready for Tomorrow?

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