First grade painting projects

Colorful penguin art project that use simple supplies and teaches a bunch of art techniques. Makes a cute Xmas craft, too!

A collection of beautiful spring-themed artworks made by elementary kids. My faves are the tulips and sun/moons. Drop by for inspiration.

If you want to encourage kids to draw tall shapes, it helps to have paper cut to match. I turned standard 18" x 24" watercolor paper into 18" x 6" panels for this project and it worked really well.1.

I just had to share this tonight. It couldn't wait. First grade has been learning about still lifes as part of our curriculum this year, and today I completed my first round of Cezanne apple still lifes. I was SO pleased with how these turned out! It only took one class period, which is always nice, and the kids really enjoyed making them. We reviewed what a still life is [because we just completed a Van Gogh sunflower still life], and looked at a few of Cezanne's apple paintings. I will…

Discover a fun and easy monster craft idea using sponge painting! Engage kids in a creative art project that is perfect for Halloween or any time of the year! Great for preschool and early elementary.

This pointillism for kids art project is fun for all ages! Try q-tip painting to create colorful art inspired by the famous artist Georges Seurat. Kids will love creating their own masterpiece!

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Take a dot on a walk and see what abstract art kids can create. Use our easy art lesson to make an abstract drawing or painting today.

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