First Grade Art
First grade artists study master artists, explore new ways to use art materials, and learn how to talk about their own artwork.
Historical/Cultural contexts: ​United States of America and Native American
​Artist studies:  Pablo Picasso, Vincent Van Gogh,  & Frank Lloyd Wright

Only One You Fish

Essential Understanding:
Artists create art about themselves
Art Skills:
​Creativity
Vocabulary:
Unique     Line     Shape     Colors
Learning Targets:
  • I can discuss the personal stories portrayed in a work of art (2.1.a.)
  • I can use markers and scrap paper to make art about myself (3.1.a.)
  • I can explain the choices made in the art making process (3.1.d.)

Pablo Picasso- Inspired Masks

Essential Understanding:
Artists are inspired by other artists
Art Skill:
Following Directions     Planning
Vocabulary:
​Self Portrait     Abstract     Cubism     Complementary Colors      Warm Colors    Cool Colors
Learning Targets:
  • I can discuss the colors, shapes and mood within Pablo Picasso's artwork (1.1.c)
  • I can create my own Cubism mask out of cardboard, paint, and Oil pastel (3.1.c)
  • I can tell a story using my mask with my classmates (4.1.b)
Picture
Pablo Picasso's Portrait of Dora Maar

Vincent Van Gogh-Inspired Sunflowers

Essential Understanding:
Artists
Art Skills:
​Following Directions     Observation
Vocabulary:
Drawing    Watercolor     Wash     Wax     Resistant     Salt
Learning Targets:
  • I can describe the steps used in creating works of art (3.1.b.)​​
  • I can share materials with intention and care (3.1.c.)
  • I can Discuss how visual art and design are used to remember and document personal feelings (4.1.c)

Snowflake Mittens

Essential Understanding:
Artists make art about themselves
Art Skill:
​Following Directions     Safety
Vocabulary:
Oil Pastels     Horizontal     Vertical     Craftsmanship
Learning Targets:
  • I can discuss the stories portrayed in a personal work of art (2.1.a.)
  • I can share materials with intention and care (3.1.c.)
  • I can identify how stories in visual art and design teach us about each other (4.1.b.)
  • I can Discuss how visual art and design are used to remember and document personal stories (4.1.c)

Stained Glass Mosaics

Essential Understanding:
​Artists plan out their artwork
Art Skill:
Planning     Following Directions
Vocabulary:
Architecture    Emotion     Happy     Glad     Excited     Calm     Relaxed     Collected      Proud     Scared     Embarrassed     Nervous     Anxious     Upset     Afraid     Frightened    Colors     Stained Glass     Mosaic     Planning     Window     Frame
Learning Targets:​
  • ​I can plan my artwork
  • I can use color to express an emotion
  • I can use scissors and glue safely to create art
  • I can use color and shape to create my own stained-glass window
  • I can talk about how light changes the look of my artwork

Save the Bees

Essential Understanding:
Artists use art to raise awareness
Vocabulary:
​Printmaking     Styrofoam     Hexagon
Art Skills:
​Experimentation 
Learning Targets:
  • I can 

Musical Monster Prints

Essential Understanding:
​Artists work together to create art
Art Skill:
Creativity      Collaboration     Safety
Vocabulary:
​Printmaking     Music     Printing     Shape     Monster   Storytelling     Collaboration
Learning Targets:
  • I can work with my classmates to create art
  • I can recognize shapes to create my own monster
  • I can use paper and crayons to add details to my monster
  • I can tell a story about my artwork

Frank Lloyd Wright Dream Homes

Essential Understanding:
Artists can have many different jobs
Art Skills:
Creativity     Planning
Vocabulary:
Architect     Interior Designer
Learning Targets:
  • ​I can

Statue of Liberty