1st grade art projects back to school

Who doesn’t love a silly pumpkin? This is another great October project to do, especially if you have students in your class who don’t celebrate Halloween. Pumpkins can be associate with Halloween but they are also just a fall staple! I have done this project with K and 2/3 so it is adaptable to the

The Dot Art Project. This is a wonderful, free art lesson not only to do for "Dot Day", but you can do it as a Back to School Activity and Growth Mindset activity as well.This is a fun activity that transforms a bulletin board quickly. Art Teacher | Art T

Looking for a fun and frugal October craft for kids? Try making ghost family portraits from cardboard! This easy recycled art project is perfect for kids of all ages. Using scrap supplies and simple techniques, children can create imaginative ghost art that's both cute and eco-friendly. Get step-by-step instructions for this enjoyable Halloween-themed activity that's great for home or school. | Ghost craft | Ghost art | October themes | Recycled crafts for kids | from barley & birch

From mixed media to simple sketching, there's something here for every 1st grader.

These spooky mummy eyes are such a fun Halloween project! I saw a version of this project online and just had to recreate it. The oil pastels are a bit messy but this is a no-paint project that can be completed in one art session.

Hi all! I hope your school year is off to a great start. This project is how I began the year with my youngest students. First, I read them two short books about creativity and making art. First, we read Think Big. It’s very short and simple (about two words on each page), but it shows different ways people express themselves.. dancing, sewing, cooking, woodworking, theater, art, etc. The title Louise Loves Art has two meanings. Ask your students if … Read more... →

I am OBSESSED with how cute these ghosts are👻❤️ #kindergarten used inspiration from the book #howtomakefriendswithaghost by… | Instagram

Create 3 boxes with 4 inch tops and 4 inch bottoms. And yes I had to teach 1st graders how to use the ruler! Then use the ruler to create horizontal and vertical lines inside your boxes. Draw a heart inside each of the 3 boxes. Color in the hearts first and then the backgrounds using a repeating checker board patten. You could have themes such as warm and cool or complementary colors. Or make it random colors! When you are finished coloring in all the spaces, flick black watered down tempera…

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