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NCDPI Standard for 1st Grade Visual Arts

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NCDPI Standard for 1st Grade Visual Arts

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1.V.3 Create art using a variety of tools, media, and processes, safely and appropriately.

1.V.2 Apply creative and critical thinking skills to artistic expression.

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1.V.3

Students will use a variety of tools safely and appropriately to create art.

They will execute control of a variety of media.

1.V.2

Recognize that artistic problems have multiple solutions.

Create art from imaginary sources of inspiration.

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line

shape

color

pattern

space

texture

value

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How can we use these techniques in other works of art?

What if we created a monochromatic piece using multimedia?

How can we become adaptable when we encounter mistakes?

What would happen if we used painting techniques with other materials?

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Colored pencils are great for learning about colors, blending, and shading in a fun and engaging way.

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These acrylic paints can be used to create vibrant artwork, mix colors, and allow students to experiment with different painting techniques.

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Stencils can help set the foundation for a project or help a students idea come to life.

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Magazines can be used for cut and paste of images or letters students may what to inculde in their art.

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Crayons are a familiar tool students can use to add texture, create patterns and add color

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Using construction paper can help when creating collages or laying the base or a piece

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Allows students to learn about ink and printing and could help them recognize their shapes, letters, and numbers in a psychical setting

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Markers expose us to bold colors that can be used on many surfaces. We could also explore scented ink, dual tips, or erasable ink.

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Oil pastels are used for drawing, coloring, and blending to create vibrant and textured artwork.

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Watercolors allow us to experiment with mixing colors, layering, and different painting techniques.

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This video is by the Youtube account Simply Waldorf, it is a homeschool educators support and guidance channel made to help the at home learning curriculum. The video talks about how to prioritize process over product with the use of watercolor paints. We are showed how to tell a story to make the children feel more inspired by how the colors interact with each other.

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Free Waldorf Painting Lesson: 1st Grade | Wet On Wet | Simply Waldorf

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This video shows us a way to incorporate games into art. We are showed the markers each having a a corresponding number on the dice and in the example we follow the pattern of what the dice shows when we roll it. This adds a fun and playful touch to introducing the concept of patterns to our students.

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This video is from the Children's Museum of Sonoma County and it depicts how we can explore using paper in ways we normally wouldn't think too. It expands on the idea of getting students to have hands on experiences and by having them create a 3D piece of artwork they're able to connect with that playful side of themselves through this weaving activity.

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We are introduced to the concept of line techniques and value in this video. It shows a step by step tutorial on how we can recreate this activity with our students. We explore how the ways lines are drawn can change our perception and how to include color to make the things we want highlighted pop out at the audience.

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Crumpled Paper art inspired by the book "Ish" by Peter H. Reynolds

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Crumpled Paper art inspired by the book "Ish" by Peter H. Reynolds

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This blog shows us a technique that was used in the book "Ish" which is about a boy who isn't very confident in his artwork. He learns to value of his work after his sister starts hanging up his crumpled up papers. By including the story element of this activity it can inspire our students to create something new and not worry so much about making something seem perfect. It allows them to freely create without any doubts in their heads.

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Turn crumpled pieces of paper into colorful artwork in this fun art project for kids. This easy art activity is inspired by the children's book, Ish, by Peter H. Reynolds! The colorful paper has such a cool texture when finished and can be used for making collages or writing notes!
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The Preschool Book Club is back this week with creative activities for kids inspired by the popular children's book, Ish! Every other week we'll be sharing some fun activities for kids based on the book of the week. (Be sure to check out all my activities for kids inspired by children's books!)

See it in action here!

In the story, Ish, a little boy named Ramon loves to draw, but loses his confidence when his picture is laughed at by his older brother. Over and over he crumples his drawings and tosses them on the floor and is ready to give up on art. But, his younger sister has been secretly gathering the crumpled drawings and displays them. She teaches Ramon that art isn't about being perfect, but about thinking more -ishly!

We were inspired by all of Ramon's crumpled papers in the story to make our own crumpled paper art. This is a great process art activity that really gets the kids excited about creating!

Materials for Crumpled Paper Art

Directions for Crumpled Paper Art

1. Cut your white construction paper into smaller pieces. We split ours into fourths so we ended up with four 6 inch x 4.5 inch pieces per sheet of construction paper.

2. Take one piece of your cut construction paper and crumple it up into a ball.

3. Choose one color and use it to paint all around the outside of your ball.

4. Gently unfold it, and see how it looks. Press it down gently.

5. Crumple it up again, and paint it with another color.

6. Gently unfold it and press it down.

Many times we stopped only after two colors, but you can continue this process with a third color if you like.

7. Let the papers dry.

You can use your finished papers for all kinds of things- little notes, collage work etc. They're also beautiful all on their own!

More Ish Activities

Be sure to check out all the creative Ish activities created by the other members of The Preschool Book Club!

Kids Artwork Candles from Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails

Emotions Charades from Homegrown Friends

Ishful Math Estimation Jars from Mama Papa Bubba

Block-ish Sculptures from Sugar Aunts

Find all kinds of fun activities for kids in our ebook!

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Crumpled Paper Art for Kids Inspired by Ish - Buggy and Buddy

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Turn crumpled pieces of paper into colorful artwork in this fun art project for kids. This easy art activity is inspired by the children's book, Ish, by Peter H. Reynolds! The colorful paper has such a cool texture when finished and can be used for making collages or writing notes!