2 sessions; 40 minutes per session

1. Students will be able to use texture in an artwork.
2. Students will be able to demonstrate basic printmaking techniques.

1. Crayons
2. Paper
3. Leaves
4. Colored construction paper
5. Acrylic paint
6. Gelli printing plates
7. Texture rollers

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1. Use the sides of peeled crayons to make leaf texture rubbings. (25 min.)
2. While the kids are working, call students up to a table three at a time to make their leaf prints. (10 min. each kid)
3. Roll acrylic paint onto a Gelli plate.
4. Use texture rollers to add texture to the plate.
5. Place a leaf or two on top of the painted Gelli plate.
6. Place paper down on the plate and rub your fingers on the paper to make a print. The leaf will be a mask.
7. During the next class, students layer a colored piece of construction paper on top of their crayon rubbings. Then, layer the leaf print on top. Glue all together. They can add marker decorations if they'd like. (20 min.)

Students will be assessed based on a checklist of:
Craftsmanship
Understanding of texture rubbing
Demonstration of printmaking technique

http://vividlayers.blogspot.com/2012/10/leaves-kindergarten.html

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You can do a monoprint without the Gelli plate, but the Gelli plate works really well!

[K-4] Students use different media, techniques, and processes to communicate ideas, experiences, and stories

[K-4] Students use art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner

[K-4] Students know the differences between materials, techniques, and processes

[K-4] Students identify connections between the visual arts and other disciplines in the curriculum

Expressionism

Texture, Space, Shape, Form, Emphasis, Color/Value, Balance

Printmaking

Science