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Miro Squiggle Drawings– 1st Grade

Colorful abstract drawing of various shapes and designs on a white background, featuring squiggly lines inspired by 1st Grade Miro Squiggle Drawings.

Juan Miro is one of my favorite artists.   I used artwork by Miro to help the kids learn the difference between abstract and realistic art.  The kids analyzed his artwork and we categorized prints.  Then, they drew a squiggly line with their eyes closed.  Then they turned their paper around to view it from many angles.  The kids tried to find different things in their picture.. faces, hands, animals, etc.  They could add details to their drawing.  Some added words.  Then, they colored these in with markers or crayons.

A child’s colorful drawing of smiling, abstract figures and a yellow duck.

A colorful, abstract drawing with overlapping shapes and faces.

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About Marcia Beckett

Marcia is an elementary art teacher and loves painting, drawing, sculpture, art journaling and clay. Her blog, Art is Basic, features many exciting art projects for kids.

4 Responses to Miro Squiggle Drawings– 1st Grade

  1. LOVE it! We are working on teaching our kiddos about great artists at an early age – so glad to find your blog! I am your newest follower =-) I would LOVE for you to come link up at TGIF kid oriented linky party – http://livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com/search/label/Linkey%20Parties
    Beth =-)

  2. MiaB says:

    I remember doing something like in grade school.. I loved it and thus.. I still remember it 🙂 I'm your newest follower and would love it if you could share this here –

    http://www.mamamiasheart2heart.com/2012/01/sharing-saturday.html

    Have a great weekend.
    ~MiaB

  3. MiaB says:

    Thanks so much for sharing this with us on Sharing Saturday. Hope you have a great week.

    ~MiaB
    http://www.mamamiasheart2heart.com

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