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Pattern Print Design

Printmaking Play

Day 65of 180
Week 13of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how to create repeating patterns

2

Develop fine motor skills through printing techniques

3

Explore creativity through artistic expression

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 35:32

“He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all craftsmanship;”

— Exodus 35:32 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's gift of creativity and artistic ability

📦 Materials Needed

  • tempera paint
  • white construction paper
  • paint trays
  • various printing objects (potato halves, cookie cutters, sponges)
  • paper towels
  • smock or old shirt
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art adventure! Remember how we made prints with potatoes and found objects this week? Today, we'll turn those prints into a beautiful pattern!

💭 Review Question: What fun objects did we use to make prints yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Patterns are special designs that repeat over and over. Just like God creates beautiful patterns in nature, we can create patterns in our art!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Patterns have a repeating design
  • We can use different objects to make prints
  • Each print can be a special part of our design
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you find patterns in nature?
  • What shapes do you see around you?
3Activity: Pattern Print Playground (8 min)
hands-on

Create a colorful pattern print using multiple objects

📝 Instructions:
  1. Put on your smock
  2. Choose 2-3 printing objects
  3. Dip objects in different paint colors
  4. Press objects onto paper to create a repeating pattern
  5. Leave space between prints
  6. Let your artwork dry
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer printing objects and one paint color

Challenge: Create a more complex pattern with multiple colors and objects

4Closing (3 min)

Let's look at our beautiful patterns! Can you tell me about the shapes and colors you used?

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes a pattern special?
  • What objects did you use to make prints?

Coming up: Tomorrow, we'll make paper chains and explore connecting shapes!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Patterns are foundational in early math and art skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Demonstrate pattern-making before letting child start
  • Encourage exploration and creativity
  • Focus on process, not perfect results
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may have difficulty creating consistent spacing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Emerging understanding of repetition and design

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional pattern worksheets
  • Create a nature walk pattern collection using found objects
  • Sing a pattern-based song from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

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