1st Grade Visual Arts Lesson Plans

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Visual Arts

Art, Music and Drama

Drawing

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Making a Fresco

In this lesson, students learn about frescoes and improvise their own simple fresco paintings on Plaster of Paris. This…

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Visual Arts

Drawing

Art, Music and Drama

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Self Portrait Class Book

Make a book of self-portraits that you can then use to compare with end of the year portraits.

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Visual Arts

Art, Music and Drama

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Wax Paper Window Art

Students create window art by ironing crayon gratings between wax paper.

Subjects

Visual Arts

Art, Music and Drama

Arts and Crafts

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Stained Glass Sun-Catchers

Reinforce students' learning of geometric shapes and colors by making tissue paper sun catchers.

Subjects

Mathematics

Geometry

Visual Arts

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Five Greeting Card Ideas

Try these five fun card making ideas this holiday season. Follow the instructions to make a giant reindeer card, cut out…

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Arts and Crafts

Mixed Media

Art, Music and Drama

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Halloween Lessons

These one-hour activities will quickly bring some Halloween spirit to your classroom! Try just one or all four. There…

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Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

Visual Arts

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Father's Day Presents

Share the history of Father's Day with your students and help them make presents for dads or other adult role models.

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Art, Music and Drama

Arts and Crafts

Visual Arts

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Valentine Cards

Make Valentine's Day cards with your students. They are sure to enjoy this holiday arts & crafts activity.

Subjects

Mixed Media

Visual Arts

Art, Music and Drama

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Strategy Playlist: Create

Strategy Name: “Dessert” Menu A choice board that enhances…

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Language Arts and Writing

Visual Arts

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Crayon Crackle

Students make a great new piece of art using crayons.

Subjects

Drawing

Mixed Media

Visual Arts

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Make a Desk Set

Students will make utilitarian crafts, a great gift idea for the winter holidays.

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Visual Arts

Art, Music and Drama

Arts and Crafts

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Amazing, Bending Wood

Use popsicle sticks to show students how wood bends without breaking.

Subjects

Sculpting

Visual Arts

Art, Music and Drama

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