1st Grade: Patterns

1st grade students are examining pattern in all forms of art- including sewing and weaving, which is a  simple A-B pattern- over, under, over, under!

How We Organize Ourselves: The Function of Pattern in our World

During a unit about pattern, 1st grade students created these lovely radial designs that we called "Magic Carpets."  We examined the artful patterns in Arabian carpets and even had a critical discussion about whether or not these are considered art!  The best part about this lesson is students got to learn how to tie double knots- an essential life skill!