Learning to Look at Art for Grades 1–2

This tour introduces our older art lovers to the more formal properties and techniques that artists use to create works of art. Students explore works ranging from paintings to sculpture with interactive hands-on objects and gallery games. An optional studio activity reinforces the tour objectives.

Program length: tour 45 minutes; optional art activity 45 minutes
Grades: 1 and 2
Curriculum connections: visual art, math. language arts

Tour preparation and directions (PDF)
Schedule a Tour

Pre- and Post-Visit Mini-Lessons:
Before the visit
After the visit
Artwork used in the lesson:
Silver Slipper Club, by Jonathan Green
Pattern paper sheet (PDF)
Printable PDF file of entire lesson