$5 - $10 1st Grade Visual Arts Bulletin Board Ideas
Christian Earth Day Lapbook: Integrating Faith & Environmental Stewardship
By Michellecurtis
Engage in an enriching exploration of God's creation with our "Christian Earth Day Lapbook: Integrating Faith & Environmental Stewardship." This innovative teaching resource is designed to bridge faith and science, offering students at Christian schools and homeschooling environments a spiritually enriching way to celebrate Earth Day and learn about caring for the environment.
Key Features:
- Faith-Based Environmental Education: This lapbook provides a unique opportunity to explore environmental science through the lens of Christian stewardship, encouraging students to see conservation and care for the planet as extensions of their faith.
- Interactive Learning Experience: Filled with foldables, mini-books, and engaging activities, the lapbook format fosters an interactive learning environment that captivates students’ interests and deepens their understanding of environmental topics.
- Comprehensive Coverage of Key Themes: From recycling and conservation efforts to understanding biodiversity and God's command to steward the earth, this lapbook covers essential environmental topics with a Christian perspective.
- Ready-to-Use Teacher Resources: Includes thorough instructions, background information, and suggested scripture verses for meaningful discussions and reflections, making it easy for educators to implement.
- Versatile for Various Age Groups: Designed to be adaptable for a range of ages, this resource can be tailored to suit elementary through middle school students, making it a versatile addition to any Christian educational setting.
- Promotes Reflection and Action: Beyond learning about environmental issues, students are encouraged to reflect on their personal responsibility as stewards of the Earth and to take actionable steps towards sustainability in their daily lives.
Celebrate Earth Day with a deeper purpose by integrating faith with environmental stewardship. Our Christian Earth Day Lapbook is the perfect resource to inspire your students to care for God’s creation in meaningful ways.
Pete the Cat rocking in my school shoes craft
By Patricia
Boost creativity and literacy with our engaging lesson featuring Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes craft. Pete the Cat is not just any cat; he's the coolest cat around. Students will dive into the fun, rhythmic story while exploring themes of confidence and self-expression. They'll then unleash their artistic side by designing their own version of Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes, making this lesson both educational and memorable!
Engage students with color vocabulary through this enjoyable Pete the Cat shoes craft! This resource is perfect for whole-group instruction, small-group work, or literacy centers suitable for Pre-K through early elementary students. It complements the story "Pete the Cat: Rocking in my school shoes" wonderfully. After reading the story, have the children color, sew, or make a collage of the shoe in their favorite colors.
Getting ready for the new school year has never been more fun! Here's what our Pete the Cat Rocking in my school shoes set offers:
This resource includes:
- 16 scripted slideshow - 1 editable template
- PDF file and 3 printables
- 1 Pete the Cat poster
- 10 colorful shoes flashcards
- Teacher's guide and lesson overview
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2D Shapes Seasonal/ Halloween/ Thanksgiving Crafts
By Inspired By MlG
Looking for fun and educational activities to keep your kids entertained during the holidays? These 2D shape crafts are perfect for preschoolers and elementary students. Not only will they have a blast creating adorable characters, but they'll also learn to identify and understand different shapes. Plus, these crafts are easy to follow with step-by-step instructions and printable templates.
Halloween Crafts
- Witch
- Frankenstein
- Scarecrow
Thanksgiving Crafts
- Turkey
Printable Templates
We've included printable templates in both black and white and color for each character. Simply print them out, cut out the shapes, and follow the instructions to assemble your crafts.
Benefits of 2D Shape Crafts
- Boosts fine motor skills: Cutting, pasting, and manipulating shapes helps develop fine motor skills.
- Enhances spatial reasoning: Identifying and understanding shapes improves spatial reasoning.
- Stimulates creativity: Children can personalize their crafts with their own unique designs.
- Fosters problem-solving: Following instructions and troubleshooting challenges helps build problem-solving skills
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Self portrait template | Step by step drawing
By Patricia
Unlock creativity with this engaging Self Portrait Template lesson plan! Perfect for guiding students in creating meaningful self-portraits, this step-by-step drawing helps students learn how to draw a face step-by-step drawing while exploring identity and expression. In Lesson 1, students discuss the concept of portraits vs. self-portraits and begin drawing themselves with a self-portrait template. Lesson 2 focuses on adding colors that best represent them and creating a background that reflects their personality. Finally, in Lesson 3, students finish their artwork and complete an exit ticket to assess their understanding. An inspiring way to combine art with self-discovery!
This resource includes:
- Bulletin board letters
- 3 lesson plans + objectives and exit ticket assessment
- 6 self-portrait templates
- 29 scripted slideshow with teacher's guide
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⭐️Shoe tying Pete the Cat rocking in my school shoes craft
⭐️Pete the Cat rocking in my school shoes craft
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