LKS2 Topic: The Romans in Britain Block E: Mosaics Session 2

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We refer you to our warning, at the foot of the block overview, about links to other websites.

© Original resource copyright Hamilton Trust, who give permission for it to be adapted as wished by individual users.We refer you to our warning, at the foot of the block overview, about links to other websites.

Roman Mosaics

© Original resource copyright Hamilton Trust, who give permission for it to be adapted as wished by individual users.We refer you to our warning, at the foot of the block overview, about links to other websites.

LKS2 Topic: The Romans in Britain Block E: Mosaics Session 2

Instructions for Printing a Roman Mosaic Style Picture

Resources Poster paint Print mats or old school trays (to roll paint in) Printing rollers Wooden printing sticks (at least enough for one per child) made from 1cm x 1cm spar cut into lengths of 7cm. Sandpaper the ends to make them flat and smooth. Large sheets of sugar paper (darker colours look the best)

Method

1. Pour a small amount of poster paint onto the printing mat or tray.2. Roll it out to a thin even layer, using a printing roller.3. Press a wooden printing stick into the paint, coating the 1cm square

end evenly in paint.4. Transfer the stick to your sugar paper and press it down firmly in the

place required. Use the fingers of your free hand to hold down thepaper close to the print to prevent it pulling up the paper and causing smudges.

5. Make a second or third print if enough paint remains. Reload the stick with paint before it gets faint.6. Roll the paint out again every so often to ensure there is an even layer.7. If paint begins to dry out, add a few drops of water and mix with a brush before rolling paint again.8. Continue to print your chosen design.9. When you need to change colour, wash the stick clean and dry with a paper towel before using it in a

tray with a different colour of paint.

Tips on managing printing with a class

1. Work out how many children you can have printing at a time. Your limiting factor may be space at tablesor the availability of resources. Plan a parallel activity (see session 4) if necessary.

2. Cover tables with newspapers or plastic covers before the lesson and have the other resources ready.3. 4 children at a table can usually successfully share one tray of paint.4. When they are ready to change colour, swap them to a table with that colour tray.5. If there are one or two empty spaces at tables you will probably find that children can slot in and out

(changing colour) without too much delay.6. Remind children – keep in line, keep it close but leave a little gap.7. It can help children to keep focussed and motivated if you give them the opportunity to view their work

from a distance every so often.8. Some children may need a number of sessions to complete their mosaic style picture, but once finished

they will be very proud of them!

LKS2 Topic: The Romans in Britain Block E: Mosaics Session 2

© Original resource copyright Hamilton Trust, who give permission for it to be adapted as wished by individual users.We refer you to our warning, at the foot of the block overview, about links to other websites.