About This Subject
Cambridge Primary Art & Design (Grade 1) is part of the Cambridge Primary Programme, designed to nurture creativity, imagination, and early visual skills in young learners. The subject encourages exploration through hands-on activities, helping learners express ideas confidently while developing fine motor skills and visual awareness.
Learning Objectives
Explore drawing, painting, colouring, collage, and simple craft techniques
Learn about lines, shapes, colours, patterns, and textures
Use a variety of materials and tools safely and creatively
Express ideas, feelings, and stories through artwork
Begin to talk about and describe their own work and the work of others
Develop coordination, creativity, and confidence
Material Includes
- Cambridge Primary–aligned lesson activities
- Creative project ideas and guided tasks
- Visual examples and teacher-supported demonstrations
- Age-appropriate assessment and feedback activities
Requirements
- Requirements:
- Access to basic art materials (crayons, pencils, paint, brushes, paper, glue, scissors)
- A safe and supportive learning environment
- Instructions:
- Participate actively in guided creative activities
- Experiment freely with colour, shape, and materials
- Share and talk about artwork in a positive and encouraging way
- Develop neatness, care, and enjoyment in creative expression
Target Audience
- Learners aged 5–6 (Grade 1)
- Children beginning their Cambridge Primary education
- Learners who enjoy creative play, drawing, and making things
- Students building a foundation for upper primary and lower secondary Art & Design