writing utensils

Art

• The First-grade child learned to identify different types of writing utensils such as pencils, markers, and crayons.
• They practiced using different writing utensils to create lines, shapes, and patterns.
• They explored blending and mixing colors using markers and crayons.
• The child learned about the importance of taking care of their writing utensils by cleaning and storing them properly.

Encourage the First-grade child to continue exploring different art techniques using writing utensils. They can experiment with shading and creating textures using pencils, or try using markers and crayons to create more complex drawings. Encourage them to continue practicing and refining their skills by drawing regularly.

Book Recommendations

• Crayons by Drew Daywalt: A humorous story about a box of crayons who have some complaints.
• Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson: Follow Harold as he uses his imagination and a purple crayon to create his own adventures.
• The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds: A story about a girl who discovers her own artistic talent by starting with a simple dot.