Print Making: Meaning of Leaf and Thumb Print, Suitable Leaves for Printing and Creating Designs with Leaf and Thumb Print Primary 4 (Basic 4) Third Term Week 1 Cultural and Creative Arts

CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ARTS (CCA)

PRIMARY 4 – THIRD TERM – WEEK 

THEME –  ARTS AND CRAFTS 

PREVIOUS LESSON – Creating a Play with the Themes of Honesty, Integrity and Right Attitude to Work Primary 4 (Basic 4) Second Term Week 11 Cultural and Creative Arts

TOPIC – PRINT MATERIALS: LEAF AND THUMB PRINT 

LEARNING 

1. Introduction

2. Meaning of Leaf and Thumb Print

3. Suitable Leaves for Printing

4. Materials for Leaf and Thumb Print

5. Steps in Making Leaf and Thumb Print

6. Weekly Assessment: Test Questions and Answers/Assignment

7. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of print making.

2. Explain the meanings of leaf print and thumb print.

3. Identify at least five suitable leaves for printing.

4. Mention the materials used for leaf and thumb printing.

5. Create simple designs using leaf print and thumb print.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Pupils have previously learned about Colour in Our Environment, including the types, sources, and uses of colours, the colour wheel, and painting. They have also used colours to create simple artworks.

This lesson builds on that knowledge by introducing pupils to print making, specifically leaf printing and thumb printing, as simple techniques for creating artistic designs.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Fresh leaves (mango, guava, cassava, hibiscus, etc.)

2. Poster paint or watercolour

3. Printing ink or stamp pad

4. Paintbrushes

5. White paper or cardboard

6. Palette or plate

7. Water container

8. Rag or tissue for cleaning

9. Samples or charts of leaf and thumb prints

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

Have you ever noticed the beautiful patterns on the surface of a leaf or looked closely at your thumb? These natural patterns can be used to create attractive artworks without drawing them by hand. By applying paint or ink to a leaf or thumb and pressing it onto paper, we can produce beautiful prints and creative designs.

In this lesson, pupils will learn the meaning of print making, understand leaf print and thumb print, identify suitable leaves for printing, and create simple designs using these print-making techniques.

LESSON 1 – MEANING OF PRINT MAKING

Print making is the process of creating pictures or designs by pressing an object covered with paint or ink onto a surface such as paper, fabric, or cardboard.

MEANING OF LEAF PRINT

A leaf print is a design made by applying paint or ink to a leaf and pressing it onto paper or another surface to produce the shape and pattern of the leaf.

MEANING OF THUMB PRINT

A thumb print is a design made by dipping the thumb into paint or ink and pressing it onto paper to create different shapes and artistic designs.

SUITABLE LEAVES FOR PRINTING

The following leaves are suitable for leaf printing because they have clear veins and firm surfaces:

1. Mango leaf

2. Guava leaf

3. Pawpaw leaf

4. Cassava leaf

5. Orange leaf

6. Hibiscus leaf

7. Cocoyam leaf

8. Neem leaf

9. Banana leaf (small pieces)

10. Pumpkin leaf (fresh and firm)

LESSON 2 – MATERIALS FOR LEAF AND THUMB PRINTING

1. Leaves

2. Poster paint or watercolour

3. Ink pad or printing ink

4. Thumb or finger

5. Paintbrush

6. White paper or cardboard

7. Palette or plate

8. Water

9. Rag or tissue for cleaning

STEPS IN MAKING A LEAF PRINT

1. Choose a fresh leaf with visible veins.

2. Apply paint evenly to one side of the leaf.

3. Place the painted side on paper.

4. Press the leaf gently with your hand.

5. Carefully remove the leaf to reveal the print.

6. Allow the print to dry.

STEPS IN MAKING A THUMB PRINT

1. Dip your thumb lightly into paint or ink.

2. Press your thumb gently onto paper.

3. Lift your thumb carefully.

4. Repeat to create patterns or designs.

5. Use a pencil or marker to add details if desired.

6. Allow the artwork to dry.

LESSON 3 – CREATING DESIGNS WITH LEAF AND THUMB PRINT

Pupils can create beautiful designs such as:

1. Flowers

2. Butterflies

3. Trees

4. Birds

5. Fish

6. Fruits

7. Greeting cards

8. Decorative borders

9. Nature scenes

10. Simple patterns

IMPORTANCE OF LEAF AND THUMB PRINTING

Leaf and thumb printing help pupils to:

1. Develop creativity and imagination.

2. Improve fine motor skills.

3. Appreciate nature.

4. Learn simple print-making techniques.

5. Produce attractive artworks.

6. Build confidence in art activities.

7. Make learning enjoyable.

WEEKLY ASSESSMENT: TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ASSIGNMENT 

A. Multiple Choice Questions

1. Print making is the process of _______.

A. writing a letter

B. creating designs by transferring paint or ink onto a surface

C. singing a song

D. moulding clay

2. A leaf print is made by using a _______.

A. leaf

B. ruler

C. pencil

D. stone

3. Which of the following is suitable for leaf printing?

A. Glass leaf

B. Plastic leaf

C. Metal sheet

D. Mango leaf

4. Which part of the body is used in thumb printing?

A. Elbow

B. Toe

C. Thumb

D. Knee

5. Which of the following materials is used for print making?

A. Rope

B. Spoon

C. Cup

D. Poster paint

B. Fill in the Gaps

Complete the sentences using the words in the box: thumb, paint, leaf, paper, print making

6. _______ is the process of creating designs by transferring paint or ink onto a surface.

7. A _______ print is made with a fresh leaf.

8. A _______ print is made by pressing the thumb on paper.

9. _______ is applied to the leaf before printing.

10. Prints are commonly made on _______.

C. True or False

11. Thumb printing uses the thumb to create designs. _______

12. Fresh leaves are suitable for leaf printing. _______

13. Print making can be used to create urgy designs. _______

14. Poster paint can be used for leaf printing. _______

15. Leaf and thumb printing help to reduce creativity. _______

D. Match Column A with Column B.

Column A – Column B

16. Leaf print – A. Uses the thumb

17. Thumb print – B. Mango leaf

18. Suitable leaf – C. Transfer of paint onto paper

19. Print Making – D. Uses a fresh leaf

20. Poster paint – E. Material used for printing

ANSWER KEYS

1. B – Creating designs by transferring paint or ink onto a surface

2. A – Leaf

3. D – Mango leaf

4. C – Thumb

5. D – Poster paint

6. print making

7. leaf

8. thumb

9. paint

10. paper

11. True

12. True

13. False

14. True

15. False

16. D – Uses a fresh leaf

17. A – Uses the thumb

18. B – Mango leaf

19. C – Transfer of paint onto paper

20. E – Material used for printing

SUMMARY

In this lesson, pupils learned that print making is the process of creating pictures or designs by transferring paint or ink from an object onto a surface such as paper or cardboard.

Pupils also learned that a leaf print is made by applying paint to a leaf and pressing it onto paper, while a thumb print is created by pressing a painted thumb onto paper to form different artistic designs.

Furthermore, pupils identified suitable leaves for printing, such as mango, guava, cassava, hibiscus, pawpaw, and orange leaves, and learned the materials needed for leaf and thumb printing.

Finally, pupils practised creating simple designs using leaf prints and thumb prints and understood that print making helps to develop creativity, improve artistic skills, and produce beautiful artworks.

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction – The teacher displays different fresh leaves and samples of leaf and thumb prints. The teacher asks pupils if they have ever used leaves or their thumbs to create pictures.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils observe the materials, share their experiences, and identify some of the leaves.

Step 2: Meaning of Print Making – The teacher explains that print making is the process of creating pictures or designs by transferring paint or ink from an object onto a surface. The teacher also explains the meanings of leaf print and thumb print.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils explain the meanings of print making, leaf print, and thumb print in their own words.

Step 3: Suitable Leaves and Materials for Printing – The teacher displays suitable leaves such as mango, guava, cassava, hibiscus, pawpaw, and orange leaves. The teacher also introduces the materials used for leaf and thumb printing.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils identify the suitable leaves and the materials needed for print making.

Step 4: Demonstration – The teacher demonstrates how to create a leaf print and a thumb print by applying paint to a leaf or thumb and pressing it gently onto paper.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils observe the demonstration and ask questions where necessary.

Step 5: Practical Activity – The teacher guides pupils to create simple designs such as flowers, butterflies, birds, trees, or patterns using leaf and thumb prints.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils produce simple artworks using leaf and thumb printing techniques.

Step 6: Group Activity – The teacher divides the class into four groups and assigns the following activities:

• Group 1: Explain the meaning of print making, leaf print, and thumb print.

• Group 2: Identify suitable leaves and materials used for printing.

• Group 3: Demonstrate how to make a leaf print.

• Group 4: Create a simple design using thumb prints and present it to the class.

Each group presents its work to the class.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils discuss, demonstrate, and present their artworks and findings.

Step 7: Lesson Summary – The teacher reviews the meaning of print making, leaf print, thumb print, suitable leaves, and the steps involved in creating simple printed designs.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer oral questions and summarise the lesson.

Step 8: Evaluation – The teacher asks oral and written questions to assess pupils’ understanding of the lesson.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer the evaluation questions and participate actively in the lesson.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

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LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils,

1. Explain the meaning of print making.

2. Explain the meanings of leaf print and thumb print.

3. Identify at least five suitable leaves for printing.

4. Mention the materials used for leaf and thumb printing.

5. Create simple designs using leaf print and thumb print.