Lesson Idea | Sweet Treats
Provider: Square 1 Art
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Selected for its clear, teacher-led steps that build drawing, tracing, and oil pastel skills in a fun, practical two-class project
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The "Sweet Treats" art lesson for 2nd–3rd graders is a fun, two-class project where students learn to draw a cupcake in a teacher-led demonstration, then trace it in black Sharpie, and color it using oil pastels—pressing firmly and avoiding smudging. The activity also includes adding a simple patterned background and finishing by signing their name, resulting in a bold, textured treat illustration that helps develop drawing skills, pastel technique, and personal expression.
Standards
VA:Cr2.2.2
Demonstrate safe procedures for using and cleaning art tools, equipment, and studio spaces.
VA:Re9.1.2
Use learned art vocabulary
Lesson Idea | Sweet Treats
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Square 1 Art, founded in 2000 by art teacher Marty and Andrew, helps schools fundraise by turning kids' art into keepsakes. Now led by their son Travis, it celebrates every child’s creativity.
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