Your first-grade students will get a kick out of decorating their own “smart cookie” made from a paper plate in this quick lesson based on the book The Smart Cookie... Learn More
Line drawings are a super easy way to start off your art curriculum. These turtle drawings develop fine motor skills; drawing with a marker, cutting and pasting and also establishes... Learn More
Teach your kids how to draw a robot while using simple materials that pack a big punch, like crayons and permanent markers. Don’t leave your imagination at home though, because... Learn More
What makes you uniquely super? Maybe it’s speed or kindness, or maybe you’re a super artist. This lesson is all about uncovering and celebrating each student’s very own superpower. Based... Learn More
Your first graders will be roaring with delight as they witness colors mix and blend together magically while creating this color wheel lion. In this lesson, students will focus on... Learn More
This whimsical folk art dinosaur was inspired by the dinos in an adorable fabric designed by Robin Skarbek. Cute, right? I bet your first graders will think so, too. The... Learn More
This lesson is sure to become a favorite for your younger students! There seems to be a fascination for construction equipment for elementary kids, so students will enjoy the process... Learn More
If you are looking for an expressive penguin art project, look no further. These adorable penguins are quite easy to complete in two sessions and use simple art supplies. I’ve... Learn More
This adorable little floating sea otter is guaranteed to be a hit with your first graders. In addition to featuring one of the cutest sea mammals, this lesson also allows... Learn More
This simple texture train lesson packs in a lot of elements. Students create train cars using their knowledge of shapes. Implied texture is added when students create blades of grass... Learn More
Your first-grade students will love creating a fun, symmetrical designs in this quick lesson that uses only colored paper, liquid tempera paints and paint pens, which could easily be swapped... Learn More
Some simple cat and bird sculptures (pictured to the right) inspired me to create this simple pinch pot lesson for first graders. The goal of this lesson is for students... Learn More
In this quick printmaking lesson, students will be learning about the seven main types of bridge construction before choosing one to print with liquid tempera and LEGOs on a simple... Learn More
This one-class period lesson, based on the book The Big Umbrella by Amy June Bates, is about inclusiveness and being open to including and helping everyone. Along with an SEL... Learn More
This lesson is equal parts process and product, making it the perfect lesson for first graders who love exploration but also appreciate a finished project. While learning about the groundbreaking... Learn More
Introduce your first-grade students to giant anteaters with this fun lesson that is based on the main character in the book What Does An Anteater Eat? by Ross Collins. Students... Learn More
In this lesson, students will learn about an important insect of the rainforest biome, the leafcutter ant. Students will create the textured ground by crumpling brown paper and then form... Learn More
This lesson features knot-tying fun for all ages; even your youngest students can create a functional, beaded bracelet. Students in grades K-2 will use a deceptively simple twist weaving technique,... Learn More