First Grade Art Lessons • Bundle of Elementary Art Activities

This versatile art lesson collection of art lessons is perfect for elementary students in grades 1. This bundle includes seven engaging lessons covering a variety of artistic skills and concepts. This selection of art lessons features a lesson on a famous artist, color theory, color practice, and the exploration of abstract art. Additionally, students will enjoy a guided drawing activity (directed drawing) and an entertaining animal-themed roll & draw game.

This is not meant to be a full curriculum, but it will get you through a significant part of your year. You can extend several of these lessons by finishing them with paint or mixed media. You could also have students make their favorite woodland animal out of clay.

What you'll love!

♥ Covers diverse skills and ideas across elementary grade levels.

♥ Fosters the mastery of various drawing strategies.

♥ Save time with user-friendly lesson plans and easy prep.

♥ Ensures student engagement and enjoyment.

♥ A valuable collection you'll use for years to come.

Summary of what you Get:

• Famous Artist • Miro Skyscapes
• Elements & Principles • Texture Monsters (and adjectives)
• Color Theory • Color Wheel Palette (color mixing)
• Color Practice • Rainbow of Hope (also patterns)
• Abstract • Abstract Cards (also patterns & textures)
• Animal Roll & Draw • Lion Drawing (courage lesson)
• Directed Drawing • Woodland Animals 1

More details about each lesson:

1 ✦ Miro Skyscapes:

• Roll & Draw (1 page)
• Choice Drawing (1 page)
• Coloring & Biographical Info (2 pages)
• Roll & Draw Instruction (1 page)
• Teacher Instructions (2 pages)
• Student Instructions (1 page)
• Label and Rubrics (3 pages)
• Writing Pages (2 pages)

>>>>> A total of 13 pages!

Miro Skyscapes Feedback:

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This activity was a big hit with my students! Simple to implement and lots of fun. Love that it's a guided activity while still allowing for imagination and creativity to shine through. The rubrics and labels are a great addition, and the finished products look great on display. A++

~ Megan L.

2 ✦ Texture Monsters:

• Teacher Instructions (7 pages)
• Directed Drawing (1 page)
• Choice Drawing (2 pages)
• Roll & Draw (2 pages)
• Print & Go (2 pages)
• Textures (1 page)
• Labels (1 page)
• Drawing Page (1 page)
• Media Experiment Page (1 page)
• Monster Adjectives (1 page)
• Coloring Pages (12 pages)

>>>>> A total of 31 pages!

Texture Monster Feedback:

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There was so many options for this product. I am sure I will use it in lots of different ways. This week I used the ready made monsters and some texture plates for my Kindergarteners. I only have them for about 15-20 mins each week and this activity filled that time perfectly. However, if you needed more time filled there is plenty of options there for a fabulous lesson. It was successful at teaching the element of texture I am very happy with my purchase.

3 ✦ Color Wheel Palette:

• Teacher Instructions (2 pages)
• Color Vocabulary (1 page)
• Full-Color Color Wheel (1 page)
• Color Palette Color Wheels - Full Size (2 pages)
• Smaller Color Wheels - 2 per page (3 pages)

>>>>> A total of 9 pages!

Color Wheel Palette Feedback:

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Wonderful & quick review of the color wheel to use at the beginning of the school year. The graphics are easy and help students really see the blending of the colors. Thanks!

~ Lauren D.

4 ✦ Rainbow of Hope:

• Teacher Instructions (3 pages)
• Student Instructions for Distance Learning (1 page)
• Rainbow Color Review (2 pages)
• Roll & Draw (2 pages)
• Choice Drawing (2 pages)
• Print & Go Page (1 page)
• Sample Rainbows (1 page)
• Coloring/Rainbow Templates (7 pages)

>>>>> A total of 18 pages!

Rainbow of Hope Feedback:

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We started our year talking about our hopes and dreams for 2nd grade and made these rainbows to go along with our projects. We hung them in the hall and created a super cute display!

~ Chelsea S.

5 ✦ Abstract Cards:

• Teacher Instructions - 4 pages
• Student Instructions - 2 page
• Sample Page - 1 page
• Circle Drawing Cards (30) - 8 pages
• Dot Drawing Cards (30) - 8 pages
• Straight Line Drawing Cards (30) - 8 pages
• Curved Line Drawing Cards (30) - 8 pages
• Angled Line Drawing Cards (30) - 8 pages
• Texture Cards (30) - 2 pages
• Pattern Cards (30) - 2 pages

>>>>> A total of 51 pages!

Abstract Cards Feedback:

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I was able to engage my students in abstract art with this experience and they really enjoyed it. Well put together and easy to use. Thank you!

Ferus E.

6 ✦ Lion Drawing:

• Teacher Instructions - 5 pages
• Directed Drawing - 1 page
• Roll & Draw - 3 pages
• Choice Drawing - 3 pages
• Print & Go - 1 page
• Coloring - 3 pages
• Creativity Take Courage" Pages - 4 pages

>>>>> A total of 20 pages!

The Roll & Draw drawing game and choice drawing pages provide a variety of options for faces, manes, and tails, allowing kids to create their own unique lion characters. You'll also love the "Creativity Take Courage" drawing pages to remind your students to make some brave choices and try something new!

7 ✦ Woodland Animals

• Teacher Instructions (2 pages)
• Printable Step-by-Step Pages (9 pages)
• Google Slide Step-by-Step Pages (9 pages)
• Google Slide Choice Board (1 page)
• Printable Drawing Pages (3 pages)

>>>>> A total of 24 pages! (9 animals)

Animals:

• Bear
• Chipmunk
• Fox
• Frog
• Hedgehog
• Owl
• Raccoon
• Skunk
• Squirrel

✨From studying famous artists like Miro to hands-on color-mixing activities, this bundle offers a well-rounded creative experience. Engage in abstract projects, learn about texture, and even draw courageous lions. Nurture young artists' skills and imagination while you save time, save money, and have more fun teaching art! ✨

Be sure to take a look at this Art Lesson Bundle, which includes all the grade-level bundles.

See each grade level bundle:

• First Grade Art Lessons
• Second Grade Art Lessons
• Third Grade Art Lessons
• Fourth Grade Art Lessons
• Fifth Grade Art Lessons

You can also add on these bundles without repeating any lessons:

• Back to School Bundle
• Teaching Art Made Easier
• Doodle Drawing All Seasons
• Drawing Fun All Year
• Op Art Bundle

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