FIRST GRADE ART ACTIVITIES
My Cave Painting
Based on the Running Horses from the Cave of Lascaux, this is a strong follow-up to a discussion of some of the world’s oldest works of art.
Color Wheel Blending
In this first-grade art activity, we use the layering technique with crayons to blend primary colors to create secondary colors on the color wheel.
Tulips In Holland
This first-grade art activity uses Claude Monet’s "Tulip Fields" to explore Impressionism and the background, middle ground, and foreground while coloring with all six color-wheel colors.
Size & Scale Egyptian Art
This first-grade art activity uses ancient Egyptian artifacts and architecture to teach size and scale, with simple coloring techniques that make the page look finished.
Paper Art Piñata
This fun first-grade art activity, inspired by Diego Rivera's "La Piñata," lets art students use a variety of media to create a fun piece.
Paper Weaving Basket
This first-grade art activity builds fine motor skills through a basket-weaving project while introducing the cultural importance of weaving in Native American communities.
First Grade Art Activity Samples
