Kindergarten printmaking

This project wasn't really inspired from anything in particular. I knew I wanted to do printmaking with kindergarten, but I wasn't really sure how I wanted to do it. I didn't have any styrofoam pieces, and I didn't really want to make a collage that we then rolled ink over... I was at a loss. Then it hit me - bubble wrap! I had used bubble wrap for projects in the toddler room when I worked at a 'learning center'. Perfect - my plan was starting to take shape. When I arrived at school, I dug…

Here is a fun printmaking project inspired by artist Paul Klee and his painting Castle and Sun. Do your kids watch Little Einsteins? My little girl loves them and was watching them the other day. If you do watch them, you know that they feature an artist and a composer each episode. Paul Klee was […]

a great intro to architecture and housing Kindergarteners learned about different kinds of architecture, and who an architect is in the community. We used stamp printing techniques to create the geometric shapes that make up a building. Legos, marker tops, cardboard scraps, sponge shapes and cardboard tubes were dipped in white paint and stamped on blue paper, creating "blueprints." Although this project is a little messy, the results are so worth it! stamping lines with cardboard adding…

Let me start out by saying this has been one of the most successful and visually stunning projects that I've ever done with my students. It is definitely the most exciting printmaking project that we've ever done at Thomas. I wrote the lesson and went into the project thinking that it would probably be pretty good. I told my students that I'm absolutely blown away by the results of their talent and hard work. This lesson is a keeper. My previous 4th grade printmaking lesson was decent, but…

We found these ten crazy things to print with and had lots of fun experimenting to see what patterns they would make!

a great intro to architecture and housing Kindergarteners learned about different kinds of architecture, and who an architect is in the ...

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This collagraph printmaking project had all the makings of a the perfect art experience! Big heavy blocks, movement, color theory, texture, & pattern! Not to mention the end result was totally frame-worthy! In fact, one student’s grandpa came flying in a few days later with one of these finished masterpieces. He was hoping we were […]

Looking for some new craft ideas? This printmaking for kids will make kids feel like real artists as they explore new art techniques.