First Grade Line Monsters Collage from the book "Lines that Wiggle!"

First grade artists are thinking about the art elements. We talked about what things artists use to make their artwork fantastic. We checked out the lists (and posters) of: Line, Shape, Color, Texture, Pattern, Space and Form. Next, we read a book called, "Lines that Wiggle" that had all sorts of lines in it. 

We practiced drawing lines by brainstorming different sorts and having children draw them on the board in a list. We used cut paper shapes to create our monsters, puffy paint to create the line "spaghetti" and oil pastels to draw patterns and hair. 

Learning Goals:

I can draw various types of lines.

I can name various types of lines.

I can create a collage.

I can use puffy paint to create a line.

Kindergarten takes on Joan Miro

Miro Men Paintings

Last week the Kindergarteners learned about the artist Joan Miro and how he used shapes and lines to draw abstract people and animals. They were excited to make the connection to their knowledge of primary colors as Miro loves to use that color scheme in his work. Students used marker, rubbed crayon, and paint to make their own Miro Men using lines and shapes!

People and Dog in Sun by Joan Miro

Our Miro Men!

Kindergarten Shape and Texture Sock Monkeys

Kindergarten artists used lines and shapes and letters to draw their favorite sock monkeys! Then we used our favorite texture plates with 2 colors of peeled crayons to create a multicolored textured background! 

Kindergarten Textures and Shapes Fire Trucks

Kindergarten artists used shapes to draw these fun fire trucks! Then we practiced using texture plates to create a textured rubbing bumpy background! 

Kindergarten Mexican Patterned Blankets

Kindergarten artists have been learning about the art and culture of Mexico. They looked at the many colorful patterns and designs in Mexican blankets. Then we used our cutting and glueing skills to cut various kinds of lines and shapes in a pattern for our own blankets!

1st Grade Color Scheme Owls

First Graders have been studying color schemes and have used lines, patterns and shapes to create these adorable owls! They had to choose from the following list of color schemes to color each owl: warm, cool, primary, or secondary.