Category Archives: 1st Grade
STARTING OUT
Today I’ve selected the project, “Torn Birds,” to feature. This is a first grade project that really gets the kids’ attention. Special supplies, other than construction paper, for this project are feathers, google eyes, glue sticks and colored chalk. For … Continue reading
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PONY BEAD NECKLACE
Some years ago I saw a version of this on Kaboose and thought these pony bead fish would make an appropriate project for Lent. The 1st graders made necklaces from the pony bead fish. In the early days of Christianity, … Continue reading
PREHISTORIC DIORAMA
Some kids love dinosaurs, so this diorama will be something they will enjoy. Our classes are only one hour long, so I have chosen to print dinosaur pictures to use with this project, but if you choose to have the … Continue reading
THE RAINBOW FISH
Marcus Pfister’s “The Rainbow Fish,” is a lesson on how sharing can make us feel good. The fish are drawn by starting a line for one side of the tail of the fish, extending the line and making an oval … Continue reading
WIND AND RAIN
In February we start to seriously think about the coming of warmer weather and Spring. Of course that means April showers and usually wind. We give our cloud and raindrops a 3-D effect by folding and allowing part of the … Continue reading
TISSUE FLOWER ART
There’s snow on the ground and the temperature is below freezing, but the 1st grade class is “thinking Spring” today. Tissue flowers can stand the cold. Tissue papers come in so many beautiful colors and the combinations of colors will … Continue reading
PUPPET
This is a fun little project that the kids enjoy. The 1st Grade can easily do this. It’s a good lesson on listening and waiting for directions. Careful cutting is also stressed. Directions and patterns for this craft, “Puppy Puppet,” … Continue reading
FANTASTY BUGS
This 1st Grade project we call, “Don’t Bug Me.” We use pre-cut shapes in assorted colors, google eyes, feathers, sequins and glue dots to make imaginary bugs. The kids love doing this and giggle alot while doing it. Directions for … Continue reading
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