Grade 2 Art And Craft Pattern making – Texture patterns Notes
Art & Craft — Pattern Making
Subtopic: Texture patterns (for age 7)
What is a texture pattern?
A texture pattern is a repeated feel or look. You can see it and feel it. Examples: rough bark on a tree, smooth banana leaf, or bumpy maize cob.
Kinds of textures you can use
- Smooth (like a clean stone)
- Rough (like tree bark or mud wall)
- Bumpy (like maize cob or seeds)
- Soft (like cloth or kitenge)
Easy texture patterns — little pictures
Stripes — like kitenge
Dots — like seeds
Checks — like floor tiles
Waves — like sand or water
Where to find textures in Kenya
- Tree bark in the school compound or nearby park
- Maize cobs and seeds at home
- Kitenge or cloth at home markets
- Clay or mud walls in some houses
- Rocks and pebbles by a stream or path
Fun class activity: Texture Walk + Rubbing
What you need: paper, crayons or pencils, small trays or boxes (optional).
- Go for a short walk around the school or home. Look for different textures.
- Place paper on a texture (tree bark, stone, maize cob). Hold paper with one hand.
- Rub the crayon or pencil gently over the paper. The texture appears on the paper — this is rubbing!
- Repeat with different textures. Make a page of many texture rubbings.
Simple art at home: Bottle-cap stamping
Use old bottle caps, potato halves, or safe small stones. Dip in paint and stamp on paper to make repeating dots or shapes. Make a pattern: dot, dot, big dot — and repeat!
Questions to ask children
- Is this texture smooth or rough?
- Can you make a pattern that repeats (same shape again and again)?
- Which textures feel nice to touch? Which do not?
Simple assessment (1–2 minutes)
Ask each child to show one rubbing and say the name of the texture. Give a sticker for effort.
Teacher tips:
- Keep rubbings short (3–5 minutes) so children stay focused.
- Use washable crayons and safe materials only.
- Show one example first, then let children try.
Enjoy exploring textures! Make patterns using what you find in your home and school.