3rd Grade Art Lessons
3rd Grade artists are ready for the Elements of Art, careful drawing and their first real color mixing. These are the Ms Artastic lessons, free blog ideas and videos that fit 3rd 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.
3rd Grade Elements of Art Unit: ReptilesGrades 2 to 5Grade 3 unit on the theme of reptiles, with a video introduction and step-by-step art tutorials.See the lesson
Leopard Lines: 3rd Grade Line LessonGrades 2 to 4Students apply types of lines to leopard spots, leaves and background details.See the lesson
Color Wheel Fish: 3rd Grade Color LessonGrades 2 to 4Six colorful fish arranged in color-wheel order in an underwater artwork.See the lesson
3rd Grade Bubble Letter Name ArtGrades 2 to 4See the lesson
3rd Grade Superhero Self PortraitGrades 2 to 4See the lesson
Back to School Directed DrawingsGrades 1 to 4Step-by-step back to school drawing worksheets for the first week.See the lesson
10 Art Lessons PackGrades 2 to 510 easy-to-follow projects based on the Elements of Art and Principles of Design.See the lesson
Art Centers PackGrades 2 to 510 ready-to-go art center activities.See the lessonFree blog lessons and ideas
Color Wheel Art Lesson for Grade 3 | Color Wheel Fish Art ProjectRead the post
Line Art Lesson for 3rd Grade | Types of Lines Leopard Art ProjectRead the post
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
Back to School Art Lesson Ideas for Every Grade LevelRead the postFree tools
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Questions teachers and parents ask
What should kids learn in 3rd grade art?
Most upper elementary art programs build on the Elements of Art: line, shape, form, color, value, texture and space. In 3rd grade, students usually focus on the Elements of Art, careful drawing and their first real color mixing. 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 3rd 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 3rd 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
