Patterns in Our World · Textiles and Printing

Found Object Printing

Using everyday items like sponges, corks, and leaves to create repeating patterns on fabric or paper.

Key Questions

  1. 1What happens if we repeat the same shape over and over?
  2. 2How can we create a pattern using two different objects?
  3. 3Which objects make the most interesting marks?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS1: Art and Design - Printing
Year: Year 1
Subject: Art and Design
Unit: Patterns in Our World
Period: Textiles and Printing

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