Helping Hands


Minnesota K-3 Visual Art Standards Used in This Lesson:

  • 1. Identify the elements of visual art including Color, line, shape, Form, Value, texture and space.

  • 2. Identify the tools, materials and techniques from a variety of two- and three-dimensional media such as drawing, printmaking, ceramics or sculpture.

  • 3. Identify the characteristics of visual artworks from a variety of cultures including the contributions of Minnesota American Indian tribes and communities.

  • 4. Create original two- and three- dimensional artworks to express ideas, experiences or stories.

  • 5. Share and describe a personal artwork and reflect on a presentation based on the feedback of others.

  • 6. Compare and contrast the characteristics of a variety of works of visual art.

    • Additional Tie-ins

  • Art History
  • Color Theory
  • Brush/Paint handling and cleanup
  • Correct Scissors use/practice

    • "With Heart and Helping Hands a Child Can Accomplish Anything."

    This project allows First-graders to play with watercolor again in a non-threatening and experimental way similar to the first watercolor project.

    Color Theory is discussed through slides and a small activity.

    A survey of historical use of hands in artwork is also viewed and discussed. Students are to fill the paper with mixed colors that represent their mood and/or favorites. Then when the paints are dry we trace their hands on the painting. Cutting lessons are demonstrated and practiced before cutting out their traced hand painting. When finished the hands will be mounted together on a large bulletin board for the school to see.