Art ideas for grade 1 and 2

Mrs Curwood on Instagram: “Super cute hot air balloons made by grade 1/2. We were learning about the art element of Form. #form #artelements #art #visualarts #grade1…”

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Embrace the beauty of summer with a magical Sunset art lesson for kids with warm and cool colors. This engaging summer craft for kids encourages children to experiment with color and creativity while celebrating fun summer activities.

Lauralee Chambers🌀 | Next up- 4th grade giant ice cream sundaes! Drawing with ink on 18x24. Following an @artforkidshub lesson. Thanks! #drawinglesson #kidsart… | Instagram

In the past, we painted on canvas to create this Contact Paper Shape Art. Today I am sharing how we created Watercolor Circle Art by using permanent marker and watercolors on canvas. Be sure to also

Get out your painting supplies and join us as we explore abstract painting using string, cardboard, and paper plates! Discover process art for kids, focusing on creative experimentation and self-expression. With simple materials, children can use their imagination to create unique artworks and enjoy exploring new techniques. From swirling patterns with cardboard to paper plate paint stamps, the possibilities are endless!

Create a tape resist penguin painting with the kids this Winter! A fun twist on regular tape paintings that's super easy for kids of all ages!

Create stunning tin foil art with your kids using a simple technique with aluminum tinfoil to make beautiful designs from flowers to animals.

After your toddlers or preschoolers have already familiar with recognizing and drawing 2D shapes, it is a good time to introduce 3D (three-dimensional) shapes to them. Download this Printable 3D Shapes Chart for Free and get many Fun Activities Ideas to teach and play with your children.

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Lesson Background: There are many winter fox art projects online such as this one http://littledogartblog.blogspot.com/2014/05/5th-grade-winter-fox-paintings.html I combined lots of ideas to create these foxes. This was a directed drawing lesson. Directed drawing (i.e. modelling step-by-step) elicits great discussions, exposing students to vocabulary they encounter in art and maths. Students are hearing and putting into action phrases such as “half way down the page”, “curved line”…

Van Gogh Starry Night Art Project for Kids

Check out this easy butterfly craft for kids! Using just a few cheap craft supplies (hello Amazon), kids can paint butterflies with tissue paper! What a fun idea! These beautiful painted paper butterflies are made even easier with our free butterfly printable. This may be the perfect craft idea for spring and summer!

Educational and craft activities for kids and parents