by Dennas Davis | Feb 26, 2025 | Lessons > Grades 1 & 2
OVERVIEW Students have fun choosing subject matter as cut out pieces. They design a landscape composition by sliding the shapes around to make a collage. They make a Most Important Spot using an object. Then a painting is made, and color is also used to make a spot...
by Dennas Davis | Feb 19, 2025 | Lessons > Grades 1 & 2
OVERVIEW Students will enjoy a full lesson where they get to make their own choices. Instead of just letting them loose to play, we provide a framework that helps them make good choices while still being in charge. They’ll choose cards for subjects, such as “animals”...
by Dennas Davis | Feb 12, 2025 | Lessons > Grades 1 & 2
Drawing Painting Color Style KidsART lesson plans focus on these 4 Cornerstones of Art. Concepts and techniques are introduced in a learning style that this age group enjoys. The lessons prepare them for learning more in-depth when they're older. OVERVIEW Students...
by Dennas Davis | Feb 5, 2025 | Lessons > Grades 1 & 2
OVERVIEW Emphasis is one of the most important aspects of good composition. However, this is a lot of abstract thinking for kids, so we say, “every artwork needs a Most Important Spot!” The lesson helps students think about what is in artwork, and to distinguish...
by Dennas Davis | Jan 29, 2025 | Lessons > Grades 1 & 2
OVERVIEW Students learn about radial symmetry and how we see it all over. Then they’ll make spiral designs with markers and a radial design too. These are cut out and put together later to make a rolling moving artwork that animates! They also create a fun page of...
by Dennas Davis | Jan 22, 2025 | Lessons > Grades 1 & 2
OVERVIEW We start out with looking at the symmetry of a human face from the front. Then we move into a fun project where students all make a hangable painted fish to turn the room into a giant aquarium. – – – Grades K – 2 Week of Jan 27 –...
