Grades 1-2:

Have a large (36”) circle pre-cut from roll paper. In the center, write CIRCLE of FRIENDS.

Discuss friendship and ways to be a good friend and/or read a book about friendship.

Students choose a 6x9 piece of construction paper from a variety of skin-tone colors. They will trace their hand, cut it out, and write their first name on the palm with a bold color. Decorate the rest of the hand with pattern/pictures/etc. using marker or crayon.

When finished, everyone takes their decorated hand cut-out to the teacher, who will glue them around the circumference of the paper circle. It’s something special to leave with their home room teacher to have on display in their classroom

Teaching Art on A Cart Blog https://mskitlang.com/2020/06/18/5-fun-art-from-a-cart-lessons-to-get-you-started/

Kerry Bevis YouTube tutorials https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQiZz9SCj_VXiyvfX-Y3Uwg/videos?app=desktop

Bird Lesson http://www.artteacherinla.com/simple-shape-birds/

Sketchnote the rules of the art room

Decorate the front cover of their sketchbook

30 circles challenge (https://clubexperience.blog/2018/03/29/30-circles-challenge-creative-icebreaker-activity-with-free-download/amp/