Art Lessons for Kids
This is fast approaching my favorite art lesson for first graders based on ease and simplicity. They love doing this lesson. It’s a messy one, so be prepared for lots of clean-up, but it’s very easy to do. Full instructions can be found here. This year, instead of using regular tempera paint with this [...]
Scarecrows can be a bit tricky. Like clowns, scarecrows can sometimes frighten kids more than we realize. This lesson, however, mixes just the right amount of scary with happy. To start the project, I demonstrate how to draw a scarecrow, focusing on the face first (draw a letter “u”) then the hat. For variety, I [...]
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Need a beautiful, accessible project for first graders? This fall stencil project is perfect. Very little prep is needed…just a short jaunt outside to clip some leaves. Make sure the leaves are fresh, not the crispy dried ones that have already fallen. Pour white tempera paint into a paper plate or plastic palette, and add [...]
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This two-part lesson for first graders is one of my favorites. I love the collage aspect of this project. It requires at least three, 40 minute classes or 2 one-hour classes. Background supplies 12″ x 18″ watercolor paper Palettes of liquid watercolors (blues, yellow, green, orange and brown) Oil Pastels (white, green, black and brown) [...]
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