In art class, various patterns were created using the sponge stencil technique. The materials used included paints, shapes, and sponges. This lesson focused on regulating the amount of paint and water and applying just the right amount of paint to the tip of the sponge to improve the printing techniques that are fundamental to printing.

Colors were selected and various patterns were overlaid to complete a single image. By creating print works as often as desired, the focus was on a girl who, as mentioned in a previous weekly report, often reacts quickly and negatively with the words: “Not good at all! I don’t like it!”

She was given a sense of security that she could try again. This helped her not to be afraid of making mistakes and to realize that she could create beautiful works even with perceived errors.

The educational goals of this lesson are as follows:

1. Acquisition of technical skills: The students learned the proper mixing of colors and the application techniques with the sponge. This included balancing water and paint as well as the precise technique of applying the paint only at the tip of the sponge.
2. Promotion of creativity: By choosing different colors and patterns that were layered over each other, students created unique artworks. This process aimed to develop creative thinking and skills for self-expression.
3. Deepening understanding of art: Through the application of the stencil technique, students touched on basic printing techniques, learned, and deepened their understanding of the technical and expressive diversity in art.
4. Providing opportunities for critique and self-assessment: By receiving feedback from other students and teachers on the completed works, students improved their self-assessment skills and learned to accept constructive criticism.