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Create planets and stars using collage papers

I can use templates and monoprinting to cut out shapes accurately.

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Year 1

Create planets and stars using collage papers

I can use templates and monoprinting to cut out shapes accurately.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Scissors should be used with the thumb upwards, moving the paper to cut.
  2. Templates can be used to help an artist recreate the same shape several times.
  3. Templates and monoprinting are both processes that can help an artist to cut shapes accurately.

Keywords

  • Scissors - a tool used to cut paper

  • Template - a guide that helps you copy something

  • Monoprinting - to create a one off copy of something

Common misconception

Scissors should be held with the thumb on the bottom, and the index finger on the top.

Remind children that scissors should be used with the thumb on top, nearest to the ceiling. Scissors should also be held in the same position, cutting away from the body with the paper being moved.


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Teachers may wish to cut the template in additional materials down to single shapes rather than giving the pupils multiple shapes on a sheet. This will make manipulating the paper more managable for pupils.
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Equipment

scissors, templates, marbled papers, masking tape

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Lesson video

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4 Questions

Q1.
Which of these is Suminagashi?
floating inks or pigments on liquid, then transferring this onto paper
Correct answer: a Japanese marbling technique
a dark or coloured liquid that can be used for drawing, writing or printing
Q2.
Suminagashi prints are made with a special type of ink that ...
can't be used in water.
sinks in water.
Correct answer: floats on water.
Q3.
Artists can sometimes use shaving foam to make prints.
Correct answer: True
False
Q4.
Scissors are a tool used for ...
Correct answer: cutting.
painting.
dancing.

4 Questions

Q1.
Most planets would need a template to help you to cut them out.
square
triangle
Correct answer: round
Q2.
Which methods could an artist use to help them cut out shapes?
templates and scissors
Correct answer: templates and monoprinting
monoprinting and scissors
Q3.
Scissors should be used with the ...
thumb facing down, moving the paper to cut.
Correct answer: thumb upwards, moving the paper to cut.
fingers facing upwards towards the ceiling.
Q4.
A guide that helps you copy something is called ...
a ruler.
Correct answer: a template.
a picture.

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