Mixed media lady bugs.

 

 

First grade (and a couple of Kindergarten classes) used paint, paper, scissors, glue, crayon to create these mixed media ladybugs. We discussed what a highlight was.  Basically it is the opposite of a shadow.  The students worked really hard on these, they acted like they were having fun or something.

Space Collage.

 

First grade learned the art element of  "Space" by creating a outer space collage.  The requirement is that they had to cut and paste at least three different objects into their "space".  One had to be a rocket complete with fire.  We also discussed warm, cool, and neutral colors.  The students definitely did not space out on this one.

Van Gogh is the master of cool.

 

First grade learned about cool colors and how Vincent Van Gogh used them in his painting "The Starry Night".  The students did their own version, they had to prove to me that their work ended up with a cool feeling.  They used a little bit of crayon and a whole lot of tempera paint.  Good job Vincent Van First Grade!

Free choice painting.

 

Free choice painting is priceless.  It is a great time for the students to let loose and be an artist the way they were meant to be.  No direction from good old Mr. Cleveland....just compliments and positive reinforcement.  A first grader did this series of fruit all with in a matter of 25 minutes.  It is good to let loose once in a while.

The Dot by Peter Reynolds.

 

Every art teacher and their dog know what "The Dot" is.  It is a great story to use at the beginning of the school year because it tells the student's to be confident in who they are and what they can do!  First grade painted dots however they wanted in my class this week.  Here is a video on the book in case you are interested in the story.    http://youtu.be/t5mGeR4AQdM

Recycled collage.

I found a bunch of paper in the hallway that was going to get thrown out so I saved it and handed it out to my first graders to create a one day collage.  We discussed overlapping shapes and texture.

Daisy tiles.

First graders learned about real texture as they designed a tile that can hang on a wall or doorknob.  We also looked at pictures of daisies and sculpted one for the center of the tile.  Then came the beads and wire, the students were happy with the outcome.  

Flower vase fingerpaint.

First grade learned about how if you you use basic shapes you can create a picture.  We also discussed pattern and the horizon line (which is basically the line that creates the table here).  We used oil pastel and flourescent paint for this one.  Everyone enjoys a vase of  flowers!

Monet's Water Lillies





First grade learned a little bit about Claude Monet and impressionism.  They used oil pastel and watercolor to create this one.  We discussed line, shape, and depth.