This is a  challenging project as it includes using a ruler in a confident  way, which is a bit tricky for 1st Graders.

 

Materials;

Paper in different colours

Ruler

Pencil

Scissors

Glue

 

Step 1: The demonstration of the project is crucia! Repeat several times slowly so the children really understand how you get straight measured lines on a piece of paper.

 

I started out with sqaures measuring 20 cm x 20 cm; 15 cm x 15 cm; 10 cm x 10 cm, 5 cm x 5 cm.

 

Step 2: Once they have all the straight lines in place they cut them out and arrange the squares from big to small, however they want to.

 

I made this project at my daughter's school in Grade 1 and her teacher had the brilliant idea of displaying the art with the children's quotes. This made the project even more personal as they really thought about it. I absolutely love that idea. Thank you 1G.!