|
Primary
Color Super Heroes
Students
in Mrs. Brown's Art class sang the "Primary Color
Song" to
remind them of the three most powerful colors.
They were reminded that the primary colors can be used to
make any other color.
Students created images of "Primary Color Super
Heroes" using cut paper and glue.
They were encouraged to be creative with their
superheroes and could make either humans or animals.
They added details to their Super Heroes using
markers.
MACF:1.1,
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.4, 3.3, 5.1
Paper
Bag Tree Sculpture
Students discussed the characteristics of a fall tree and
what shapes the branches make when they are without their leaves.
We then created a 3D tree using a brown paper bag.
MACF: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 5.1
Oil
Pastel & Watercolor Tree
Continuing with our discussion about trees, we created oil
pastel and watercolor paintings by drawing the letter
"Y" as the branches of the fall tree to create the
effect of a tree without its leaves.
MACF: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.6, 3.1, 5.1
Model
Magic Color Wheel ~
Little Yellow and Little Blue
We read the story "Little Yellow and Little Blue"
about two colored dots who hug so tightly they mix and become a
green dot. After reading the story students got small pieces
of red, yellow and blue colored Model Magic and they were able
to mix their own
secondary and tertiary colors. After they were done they
arranged their clay into a color wheel then they were allowed to
make anything they wanted out of the Model Magic.
MACF: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.2, 3.2, 4.3, 5.1
Clay Fossil Fish
Students talked about fossils and learned new vocabulary
words including "Paleontologist". They created their
own fossil fish using seashells and clay. After the clay was dried
and fired they painted them using tempera cake paints.
MACF: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 5.1, 10.1
Pointillism
Butterfly
Students created their first pointillism picture using the
subject of butterflies as their inspiration. They used a
butterfly tracer to map out the shape of the butterfly, then
they filled in the wings and body with patterns and color.
They also need to think about mirror symmetry since the patterns
on a butterfly's wings are always the same. The challenge to
their project is that the entire thing must be done only using
"dots", much like the artist George Seurat. From
a distance the colors come together to form the patterns, lines
and shapes. It is a time consuming project that helps teach
students patience and discipline. When they are complete
the students are always very proud of the work they did!
MACF: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 3.2, 5.1,
5.2
Elmer
the Elephant
Students read the book "Elmer the Elephant" about an
elephant who is sad because he is different from the rest of the
elephants. At the end of the story all the elephants proclaim
that they love Elmer just the way he is and they want to
celebrate him by having a parade in his honor and having
everyone dressing up in patchwork colors like him. Student got a
chance to create their own Elmer inspired elephant using tissue
paper and glue. The used collaging techniques to stick the
tissue paper to a large peice of white paper. Then they drew
their own elephant and cut it out. They added a few details like
eyes and ears, and in the end we had our own Elmer's Day Parade!
MACF: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 3.3, 4.2, 5.2, 10.1
Matthew's Dream
Students read the book Matthew's Dream by Leo Lionni. They
then created abstract designs based on the story. This is a
great opening project for early in the year as students are
getting adjusted to their classmates, the artroom, and the art
supplies.
Learning to Draw Snowflakes
First grade students learned to draw snowflakes. We talked
about rotational symmetry and how each "branch" of the
snowflake should match the other branches. But we also talked
about how no two snowflakes are alike, they should not feel
pressure to make every snowflake "perfect"! They
started by drawing them with pencil first, then they traced
their drawings with glue and glitter. They really sparkle!
Paper
Weaving with Large Strips
Weaving is an important skill and also a challenging one for
children in first grade. For this project we start off
with a simple over under weaving using strips of paper two inches wide.
After the weaving is complete the students cut out shapes to create a more
interesting design when the weaving is put together.
MACF: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.2, 2.5, 3.2
Kandinsky Circles
Students looked at the work of Vassily Kandinsky, especially
his concentric circle paintings. They then created their own
circle drawing using oil pastels. It is important to tell kids
to color in slowly and carefully, because light scribbles do not
create the same effect. The finished drawings can be hung
individually, or all together to create a giant Kandinsky mural!
Faith Ringgold Quilt
Students learned about the artist Faith Ringgold. They looked at
images of her famous quilts and discussed the importance of the
imagery in the middle of each one. Students then created
their own paper quilt. To practice their scissor skills they cut
a huge pile of small squares. Then they used those squares to
create a border around the outside of the their artwork. When
they were done with the border they drew an picture in the
middle that was based on a memory, just like Faith Ringgold did
with her quilts.
MACF: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.4, 2.6, 3.3, 5.1, 5.2,
6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 8.3
Pilgrim
Quilt
Around Thanksgiving the students create a quilt square with
drawings of the things that they are thankful for. They
use rulers to make a border around the outside, and they use
pencils and markers to create the images. In the end an
entire classroom can display their squares together to form a
large Thanksgiving Quilt.
MACF: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 3.3, 4.2,
5.1, 5.2, 6.2, 7.1, 10.1
Stitching Designs
Students were introduced to the basics of stitching using
yarn, large needles and burlap. This introductory lesson will
help prepare them for more complex stitching in the upper
grades.
Fairytale Puppets
Students in first grade learn about folk tales and fairy
tales and in Art Class they get a chance to create a puppet and
act out a play using a puppet theater. Each class is
divided into small groups and each group is responsible for
creating all the puppets needed to perform their story. They
create their puppets using mat board, pencils and crayons.
On the last day of the project each group will act out their
story and the rest of the class will watch. We always have so
much fun doing this and it is often a favorite among students!
MACF: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.2, 2.4, 3.3, 4.2, 6.2, 7.1,
10.1
 |
 |
|
Greek Vases, Carp
Kites, and Maracas
Every year the first grade classes study the
countries of Japan, Greece, Kenya, and Mexico. To incorporate
some of these countries into the Art Curriculum students
will create a piece of artwork that is inspired by the
work of artists in that country. These pieces of
artwork are often displayed in the classrooms during the
"World Fair Day".
MACF: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4. 2.5,
2.6, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 5.1, 5.2, 6.2, 7.1, 8.2, 8.3, 10.1
|
Raggedy Ann and Andy
Students had fun making Raggedy Ann and Andy doll collages.
We looked at some photos of the original Raggedy Ann and Andy.
Immediately many students had a connection. The next class
several students brought their real Ann and Andy's to
class. This project gave first graders practice cutting
and glue, while also experimenting with a variety of materials.
First grade students did a creative project where they got to
draw with glue! After the glue dried it created little barriers
that divided the sections of the drawing. They filled in their
drawing with color using oil pastels.
MACF: 1.1, 1.2,
1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.3
Observational Sunflower
Students were given vases of sunflowers to look at and draw.
They were introduced to the idea of observational drawing...
rather than drawing what you "think", you draw what
you "see". After their pencils drawings were completed
they added watercolor paint. (The above example was not done by
a first grader. I will add a first grade image after they
complete the lesson this year).
Georgia O'Keefe Flowers
Students
examined the life and artwork of American artist Georgia
O'Keeffe. They created paintings of flowers using crayons and
watercolor paint. They were told to think about using bright
colors and large flowers to create compositions similar to the
artwork of O'Keeffe. They also learned the anatomy of a
flower.
Pattern Frog
This is a fun project that gives students a chance to get
back to drawing. They create a frog shape and fill the body
with many colors, lines and patterns. When they are done
coloring it in they can cut out the frog! Students are
encouraged to use lots of bright colors and do as many patterns
as they can think of.
MACF: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 3.2, 3.3, 5.1
|
