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Lesson 3: Craft: Zentangle printing

Using a zentangle pattern from the last lesson, pupils create a reverse system print process by transferring their design onto a polyprint tile using a pen to create a deep line and then printing onto fabric and repeating the print process to create a pattern

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Before the lesson

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National curriculum

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Cross-curricular links

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Attention grabber

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Main event

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Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support: Place children in mixed ability pairs so that they have support with the printing process.

Pupils working at greater depth: Should be creating more complex repeating pattern designs.

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zentangle print example Little Paxton Primary School

Y6 Little Paxton Primary School
& St. Anne's RC Primary School, Newcastle upon Tyne

Y6 Our Lady & St. Anne's RC Primary School, Newcastle upon Tyne
Poppy printing picture by Little Paxton Primary

Little Paxton Primary School

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