Keep firsties fun going all year long with this roundup of creative, simple, and enjoyable 1st grade art projects anyone can do!

First grade art projects can be both fun and educational, fostering creativity and fine motor skills. Here are some ideas.

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…

The sun will come out! Do you need to reintroduce a warm and cool concept in a colorful way? Here is a fun lesson that incorporates line and color. My students really enjoy creating these adorable suns. Here Is What You Will Need: Adding the Lines With a sharpie, create lines to represent the rays of the sun and waves in the sea. HINT: Using a straight edge or a ruler will help create straight lines when making the rays. Add wavy lines to represent the water. Adding the Paint With a good…

Reading self-portraits, clay snails, multi-media projects, and so much more!

With just 3 lines you can create endless landscapes, and this tutorial shows you how. Inspiration:Etel Adnan (1925 - 2021) was an important Lebanese American...

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

36 Elementary Art Lessons for Kids - one for every week of the school year! Perfect for homeschool families, teachers, scout leaders, and parents!