Friday, October 21, 2011

A pair of socks: 1st grade

This idea was inspired by a post from Laugh, Paint, Create. First graders read the book A Pair of Socks, which was beautifully illustrated by Lois Ehlert.  We discussed lots of smart ideas, like symmetry, line patterns and matching pairs.  Check out our awesome socks!!!


 
 
 


 

 

 


2 comments:

  1. I like her illustrations. I just saw a book she illustrated that was called 10 Little Caterpillars (I think.) It's on my wish list!

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  2. Thanks so much for sharing this lesson. I just did a coloring version w/ my kinders and they loved it!
    http://artwithmrssmith.blogspot.com/2012/02/socks-for-kinders.html
    And congratulations on your Art Ed #1 Blog Award!!!! Well deserved:)

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