A Toddler/Preschool Printing Lesson: Ladybugs and Dandelions

This lesson was developed for a 2's/3's class.  Printing is an excellent fine motor practice for children of this age group.  With this lesson a sponge and stencil brushes are used to create ladybugs in grass with dandelions. 

Vocabulary to Introduce:

printing

Materials:

-white paper

-tempera paint (red, black, green, yellow)

-sponge (cut into a circle)

-stencil sponges

-paint brush

Preparation:

Beforehand hot glue or glue the details of the dandelion petals on the circular cut sponge and allow to dry completely.  Place the green and yellow paint on separate plates.  Red and black paint because of the small volume can be used on the same plate. 

Modifications for Older Students:

If you know the skill level of the students that you work with, you can allow them to paint the grass with a paint brush themselves.  In addition, details can be added to the ladybugs such as legs.

Our YouTube Video demonstrating the process: