1st Grade
If for any reason you have not been able to submit your kiddo's artwork in to me via hard copy at pick-up time or images of artwork emailed to me please contact me. We can talk and work it out. My email is thompsonn@wildroseschools.org. I understand these are difficult times and I will work with you in every way possible so your kiddo can get the passing grade they deserve. Thank you so much!!
PLEASE CONTINUE TO EMAIL PICTURES OF ARTWORK TO MY EMAIL ADDRESS. If you are emailing artwork you do not need to turn in the hard copy. Thank you so much!
If you are interested in trying Google Classroom - 1st Grade Google Classroom code is 2qufuvb
Please allow 24 hour response time. Thank you so much for your patience. I love getting your artwork in and I am posting as quickly as I can. Great Work Everyone!!
You do not need to complete all of the projects just do the best you can.
If you have supplies at home and are looking for more to do Crayola has a great daily project, Pinterest, and YouTube have endless crafts, drawings, origami, create to your hearts content. :o)
Fathers Day Card for Dad or Grandpa or Uncle or Brother:
Due date TBD (last pickup/drop off day)
This is just an example You can search Fathers day crafts on Pinterest - Facebook - Google - and youtube and there are tons of ideas. I will have included some supplies and more construction paper for you to create this project and the other options I list. Please feel free to use your imagination and supplies you have at home to create anything you like.
Student Choice sculpture homemade bird feeders:
Due date TBD (last pickup/drop off day)
These are just examples You can search Homemade bird feeder craft for kids on Pinterest - Facebook - Google - and youtube and there are tons of ideas. I will have included some supplies for you to complete these. Supplies not included are pinecones and birdseed. Please feel free to use your imagination and supplies you have at home to create anything you like.
https://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2016/09/kid-made-bird-feeders.html?m=1
Projects due April 24th:
Note: All assignments with due dates 6th that have not been completed will be accepted along with the following assignments. Also I have had many of you creating art on your own I will accept them in place of or along with projects assigned. Great Work Everyone!!
Fun Link from the Milwaukee Public Museum:
Milwaukee Public Museums Weekly Connection
Elmer the Patchwork Elephant:
Due date April 24th
This is such a great project to go along with a fantastic book. I have included a read along of the book so your kiddo can really connect with the project. Supplies needed are:
clean milk jug
tissue pieces - bag of these are included in your bag of artwork sent home in a little snack bag.
Elmer's glue thinned out with a little water. - should be in art-box sent home.
Paint brush,
Art shirt or old shirt to wear as the die from tissue paper will stain clothing and skin.
White paper - included in supplies sent home.
Template below of how to cut milk jugs. (PARENTS please use box cutter - NOT students. Thank you)
PARENTS if they can help you cut out a CLEAN milk jug using the template shown. Once you have your cut carton put a sheet of paper under it to protect your surfaces as the glue can get messy and the die from the tissue paper will stain. Follow video an how to add tissue paper - you can overlap sheets to make new colors. Cover milk jug. Then once covered add another thin layer of glue over the top to seal and make shiny. Then let dry. Then you can cut circles out of white add a black dot for your pupil for your elephants eyes. You can also glue some tissue paper to the white paper to cut out for ears if you like. Do your best and have fun! When you are finished please email me a picture.
Shadow Drawings:
Due date April 24th
Supplies needed:
Assortment of your toys for drawing. Your sibling, bike, parents, ect.
White paper / driveway or sidewalk if using chalk
Markers, crayons or chalk.
See pictures attached for ideas
Set up toys so that a shadow appears on your paper then draw from the other side the shadow shapes of the upside down toys. You can also trace items onto your driveway or sidewalks with chalk. Get outside and get fresh are and have fun. Please email me pictures when you have them complete.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/125749014575799474/
Examples of ideas to shadow draw
Illustrator Daily Doodle / Drawing (you can even create your own story to go with and put together your very own book:
Due date April 24th
Supplies needed white or colored paper included in folder sent home.
marker/crayons/pencils etc.
Video links daily on youtube - I have them on my website or
You can just go to youtube and type in
LUNCH DOODLES with Mo Willems!
The first episode is from March 16th. Give him a little time he is doodling to begin with then he starts interacting with the audience. There are many many of them that you can practice some really fun drawing skills.
HAVE FUN AND don't forget to email me a picture of your doodles or even your book if you decide to make one.
I am also including some read along book videos to go with. There are a ton all you need to do is type in the search bar on youtube: Read along Mo Willems books and a bunch will come up.
Student Choice Sculpture Craft Pinterest:
Due date April 24th
Pinterest is a phenomenal website that offers endless kids craft ideas. You can type in Easter Crafts for kids, Animal Crafts for kids, Earthday crafts for kids, whatever you would like and tons of options come up. I look forward to seeing what you find that interests you.
See example below: You can use any old sock and it will be so great. Dried beans work great instead of the rice for this craft. Be sure to find crafts that you have the materials at home. HAVE FUN!!
Projects due April 6th:
Note: videos included are for ideas - there are 1000's of videos on youtube that can inspire you. Please do not feel you have to follow the videos as the assignment because you may not have all the materials at home. Just use them as a guide and inspiration for your own creations.
Magazine Collage:
Due date April 6th
ASK YOUR PARENTS if you can have a magazine / Newspaper / Old Books / Pictures (junk mail magazine promotions catalogs work great too) that you may cut out pictures. Put the objects together to make new objects. Glue your creations to another piece of paper (construction paper in your folder) to create a very interesting work of art. Feel free to add drawings or backgrounds on or around your creations like grass or trees or space that is up to you. I have attached a video to give you some ideas on how to start. Do your best and have fun! When you have finished post a picture of your awesome artwork.
Cardboard Creations:
Due date April 6th
Ask Your Parents for any help with cutting tools that are not scissors and use glue sticks or Elmer's glue for safety do not use hot glue. Use household items to create a sculpture out of cardboard. (ie: cereal boxes, Kleenex boxes, toilet and paper towel rolls etc.) I am attaching videos for ideas but you may do anything your creative mind comes up with. The videos can be followed if you have all supplies at home or use them as a reference for ideas. Use what every art supplies you have at home to make your creation. Do your best and have fun! When you have finished post a picture of your awesome artwork.
Student Choice:
Due date April 6th
Students can Choose:
1. Making Leaf Creations: Go outside and get some fresh air and find some different leaves, sticks, pine needles etc. and glue them together to create a creature or design. See videos attached.
2. Sidewalk Chalk: Go outside and get some fresh air and draw a beautiful picture of you and your family, your pets, flowers, rainbows, whatever you can come up with. You could even draw a fort with different rooms to explore.
3. Cutting pages and coloring pages in art folder sent home.
Do your best and have fun! When you have finished post a picture (google classroom) of your awesome artwork.