First Grade

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First grade artists are creating a large watermelon using paper weaving. Students will practice weaving paper strips over and under to create a pattern and build the inside of the watermelon. We will explore how artists use patterns, shapes, and color to create interesting designs. This project helps strengthen fine motor skills while encouraging focus and creativity.

Curriculum

Visual Communication

Using art to tell stories and share feelings
Talking about their own choices in their artwork
Looking at artwork by others and noticing the message it might show

Culture & Community

Creating art inspired by family, school, and community life
Exploring art from different places and traditions
Understanding that art can celebrate people and events

Nature & the World Around Us

Making art inspired by animals, plants, weather, and the seasons
Exploring how artists show the natural world in different ways
Creating artwork that connects to places and experiences they know

Art Elements & Skills

Line: Exploring dotted, dashed, zig-zag, wavy, curly/loop, horizontal, and castle lines
Shape: Using and combining geometric shapes in art
Color: Exploring warm and cool colors and how they create different moods
Space: Learning how to show near and far in artwork
3D Creation: Building with model magic, paper, and other materials to explore form

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