Aaaaaah....the first project of first grade. For the past few years, I have done these texture caterpillars. I really like this project because it is a fun, simple, one day project that helps me get a feel for my six new first grade groups. I like to start off first grade gradually and help the kids learn how I like to run things in the art room. Yes, it is OK to raise your hand if you REALLY need to use the restroom. No, you don't need to sharpen your pencil seven times a class. This is one of those projects that every student is successful with!

1st Grade Caterpillars

Having new first grade students is always exciting.  They always look forward to coming to art and learning so much!  While their first questions is always, "When are we going to paint?", I always start out with something a little less demanding for their first project.  For this lesson, students learned that textures are something that you can feel with your hands.  1st graders used texture plates in order to create individual segments for a collaborative caterpillar project.  When all of the pieces were finished, they were hung in the commons to look like huge, colorful caterpillars.  This project got us off to a great start to the year.