Teaching Year 1 students about balance in art can be a lot of fun! Here are some creative activities I've tried:
Nature Collages: Gather natural things like leaves and stones. Let the kids arrange them to make balanced art pieces. Talk about the difference between symmetry (when things are the same on both sides) and asymmetry (when they are not).
Scale Play: Use different sized objects, like building blocks. Let students try to balance them on a seesaw or a flat surface. It’s a great way to explore balance together!
Drawing with Shapes: Have the kids make pictures using different shapes. Encourage them to think about where to put bigger shapes versus smaller ones to create balance.
Movement Journals: Ask students to keep a journal where they can draw or take pictures of how balance shows up in their daily lives.
These activities not only teach kids about balance, but they also spark their creativity!
Teaching Year 1 students about balance in art can be a lot of fun! Here are some creative activities I've tried:
Nature Collages: Gather natural things like leaves and stones. Let the kids arrange them to make balanced art pieces. Talk about the difference between symmetry (when things are the same on both sides) and asymmetry (when they are not).
Scale Play: Use different sized objects, like building blocks. Let students try to balance them on a seesaw or a flat surface. It’s a great way to explore balance together!
Drawing with Shapes: Have the kids make pictures using different shapes. Encourage them to think about where to put bigger shapes versus smaller ones to create balance.
Movement Journals: Ask students to keep a journal where they can draw or take pictures of how balance shows up in their daily lives.
These activities not only teach kids about balance, but they also spark their creativity!