Kindergarten art lesson cutting lines

Kindergarten cutting lines art lesson

 This is a great lesson to teach at the beginning of the year for kindergartners. 

Students had their choice of 6" x 4 1/2" colored construction paper. I instructed students to put their paper in front of them horizontally. I always point to posters in my classroom that are hung horizontally to give them a visual cue. 

Students were then instructed to draw a wavy, zigzag and straight line on their papers. They were to cut on the lines, create a simple shape or line on each and then glue to another piece of paper with a glue stick. 

kindergarten 1st day of art class lesson

Kindergarten 1st day of art class lesson

I found a great lesson for the 1st day of art class from the Double Loaded paintbrush blog. 

http://doubleloadedpaintbrush.blogspot.com/

When the children arrived for their first day of art class I had them sit on the floor. I filled a backpack  with art supplies for the children to pull out of the bag. Each time a student pulled out an item we discussed what it was and how to use it. I made sure to have something for each student to pull out of the bag. In the front pocket I had a heart with the words "respect" a "smiley face" and a trapezoid with the word "try" written on it. We discussed how to respect the teachers and the art supplies, to always "try" in art and to enjoy art (smiley face). 

I then had the students make art! I printed on 12" x 18" multi media paper a frame and the rules we discussed. 

Students were then instructed to draw a picture of me. This gave me a quick assessment of how students were developmentally in their drawing skills. 

Again, thanks for the idea "Double Loaded Paintbrush".