First Grade

Currently Working On

In March, first grade artists will work with Model Magic to sculpt their own turtles. They will practice creating texture on the turtle’s shell to make it look realistic and detailed. Students will then paint their turtles and design an environment on a paper plate for their turtle to live in. This project will help build fine motor skills and creativity through both sculpting and painting.

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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