5. Chicken Day – KidsART A

5. Chicken Day – KidsART A

by | Sep 9, 2026 | Lessons > Grades 1 & 2

OVERVIEW Students have fun with a playful subject, underscoring the idea that “the joy of an artist will be evident in their finished art”. The concept of Air Shapes is revisited. Students learn to draw on “both sides of the line“, and draw the air inside a vase...
3. Balloons and Shadows – KidsART A

3. Balloons and Shadows – KidsART A

by | Aug 26, 2026 | Lessons > Grades 1 & 2

OVERVIEW Balloons and clouds are used to teach shadows and highlights. First, the balloon pictures are painted with the “local color”, bright red. Then a darker red is added for a shadow on one side. A highlight is observed on a real balloon, so students can use real...
2. Scotty Dog – KidsART A

2. Scotty Dog – KidsART A

by | Aug 19, 2026 | Lessons > Grades 1 & 2

OVERVIEW Introduction to the idea of lines as edges, and oil pastel technique with mixing & blending. Students use a photo of a scotty dog bas-relief sculpture for reference, but it’s turned upside down. This allows it to be drawn more accurately because it’s hard for...
1. Veggie Prints – KidsART

1. Veggie Prints – KidsART

by | Aug 12, 2026 | Lessons > Grades 1 & 2

OVERVIEW Students create 2 fun art projects that also reinforce important artistic insights: 1) veggie stamp paintings & 2) paper flag design. The stamping is fun and introduces pattern and color schemes. The paper flag design helps the student think about big shapes...
33. Starry Nights – KidsART B

33. Starry Nights – KidsART B

by | Apr 29, 2026 | Lessons > Grades 1 & 2

OVERVIEW Students enjoy working with two fun ways to create stars. Realistic star patterns are made by splattering white paint on a dark paper background, and expressive stars are made with thick paint and by copying Van Gogh’s Starry Night. If time, early finishers...