2nd Grade Art Lessons
2nd Grade artists are ready for line, shape and color, with more of their own ideas in every project. These are the Ms Artastic lessons, free blog ideas and videos that fit 2nd grade art, all in one place. Start with a featured lesson, or scroll down for free ideas you can teach this week.
Featured Ms Artastic lessons
Ready-to-teach lessons from my shop. Each card shows the grade range listed for that lesson.
2nd Grade Elements of Art Unit: InsectsGrades 1 to 4A complete Grade 2 Elements of Art unit built around insects.See the lesson
Ladybug Lines: 2nd Grade Line LessonGrades 1 to 3A bright ladybug artwork filled with different types of lines and patterns.See the lesson
Color Wheel Bunny: 2nd Grade Color LessonGrades 1 to 3A Color Wheel Carrots Bunny project combining color mixing, drawing and painting.See the lesson
2nd Grade Cartoon Self PortraitGrades 1 to 3See the lesson
Color Mixing Art Workbook (Primary)Grades K to 3A printable color theory and color mixing workbook for young artists.See the lesson
Primary Art Task PackGrades K to 310 open-ended primary art projects with visual step-by-step guides.See the lesson
Back to School Directed DrawingsGrades 1 to 4Step-by-step back to school drawing worksheets for the first week.See the lesson
Basquiat Crown Art ProjectGrades K to 3See the lessonFree blog lessons and ideas
10 Element of Art Line Lessons | Line Art Projects for ElementaryRead the post
10 Color Wheel Art Lessons for Kids | Element of Art Color ProjectsRead the post
10 Art History Art Lessons for Elementary | Famous Artist Art ProjectsRead the post
10 Name Art Lessons for Kids | Back to School Name Art ProjectsRead the post
Back to School Art Lesson Ideas for Every Grade LevelRead the post
Writing and Directed Drawing: Arts Integration for Primary & ElementaryRead the postFree tools
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Questions teachers and parents ask
What should kids learn in 2nd grade art?
Most primary art programs build on the Elements of Art: line, shape, form, color, value, texture and space. In 2nd grade, students usually focus on line, shape and color, with more of their own ideas in every project. Your local curriculum has the final say, so use these lessons to fill in the pieces it asks for.
How do I choose the right lesson for my 2nd grade class?
Each lesson card shows the grade range listed for that lesson. Many lessons cover a few grades, so you can pick one at, just below or just above your grade and adjust the steps for your group.
Can I use these lessons at home or in a homeschool?
Yes. The lessons are written for a classroom but the steps work at a kitchen table too. Read each lesson description before you start so you know which supplies to gather.
How often should 2nd grade students have art?
It depends on your school or homeschool schedule. A steady routine, even one lesson a week, helps students build skills and confidence over the year.
Video art lessons to try
Press play and paint along with me. Each video lesson comes with a printable lesson plan and a QR code, so it is ready for the classroom or the kitchen table.
The Artastic Collective art curriculum
Full art lessons, videos and units for the whole year, ready when you are. Monthly, yearly and VIP plans.
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Elements of Art
