1st Grade Art Lessons

Colorwheel Flowers Art Lesson

I jumped right in this year…messy painting project on Day One. Actually, it was a lot of fun and the kids loved it. For my first graders, I wanted to...Learn More

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Ceramic Guppies

I usually do regular pinch pots with my first grade students, but this year I was inspired by all the little fish I’ve seen throughout art teacher blogs. These are...Learn More

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Painted Pigs Art Project

Simple. Cute. Fun. What more could you want from a first grade art lesson? Last year I did a watercolor pig art project and couldn’t resist doing it again. This...Learn More

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Peacock Art Project for First Grade

Peacocks are truly glorious. I saw one roaming around on a recent trip to Maui. Just sauntering along…not a care in the world. I experimented a bit with this lesson...Learn More

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Dr. Seuss Day: One Fish Two Fish Art Project

Here is a great Dr. Seuss Day art project for your little ones. Inspired by my favorite “One Fish Two Fish”, this lesson is perfect for any lower elementary grade...Learn More

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Dia de Los Muertos First Grade Sugar Skulls

Latin American and Mexican cultures celebrate Dia de Los Muertos on November 1st and 2nd. It is a joyous occasion where loved ones who have passed on, are honored and...Learn More

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Autumn Collage Art Project

My wee first graders splattered their way to a beautiful autumn collage. The process was fun (painting paper) and skill building (drawing, cutting and pasting). If you have pumpkins and...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Collage, Fall Art, Inclusion/Special Needs Art Projects, Tempera Paint

Line Drawing Art Lessons: Turtles

Line drawings are a super easy way to start off your art curriculum. I usually do some type of line drawing with all my grade levels at the beginning of...Learn More

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Joan Miró Art Project

I’m always searching for one session lessons. You know the type: art projects that don’t take two or three classes to complete. This Joan Miró inspired lesson is one such lesson....Learn More

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