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Find Creative and Engaging Art Lessons for Kids & Students K-9. Art Lesson Plans, Ideas, and Tips for Art Education for Educators, Teachers, and Homeschool.
Whether you’re shopping for a creative kid, a reluctant artist who just needs the right tools, a classroom gift, or a homeschool art upgrade, these arts & crafts gifts for big kids (8–12) are tried, tested, and genuinely loved.
Need a fast, fun Christmas art lesson? Try these last-minute, low-prep holiday art ideas for kids using picture books, simple supplies, and easy steps—perfect for classrooms or homeschool.
This is my carefully curated list of the best arts & crafts gifts for kids ages 5–7 — gifts that build confidence, creativity, and joyful art habits that last well beyond the holidays.
This is my teen-specific arts & crafts gift guide for ages 13–17 — from upgraded drawing supplies, to painting sets that feel legit, to digital art tools, to creator gear that supports photography/vlogging dreams. Each item is linked (embedded!) so you can click and go.
I made this Preschool Arts & Crafts Gift Guide. These are my favorite art and craft gifts for ages 3–5 — the kind of supplies that create joyful routines, calm moments, and proud “gallery walks” around your kitchen table. Every item in this guide supports creativity while being realistic for parents, grandparents, teachers, and homeschool families.
Whether you’re shopping for a baby’s first Christmas, a baby shower, or a thoughtful keepsake gift, these art supplies and books are designed to spark curiosity, encourage sensory exploration, and create beautiful early memories.
Discover the best Christmas arts and crafts gifts for kids in this ultimate age-by-age holiday gift guide. From babies and toddlers to creative teens, find inspiring craft kits, art supplies, sensory toys, and hands-on creative gifts every child will love. Perfect for parents, teachers, and homeschool families.
Discover the best Christmas arts and crafts gifts for kids in this ultimate age-by-age holiday gift guide. From babies and toddlers to creative teens, find inspiring craft kits, art supplies, sensory toys, and hands-on creative gifts every child will love. Perfect for parents, teachers, and homeschool families.
Discover easy, low-prep, last-minute Thanksgiving art lessons for classrooms and homeschool families. These creative, kid-approved projects keep students engaged during the busiest week of November while helping teachers save time, reduce stress, and spark meaningful creativity.
Check out the TeachersPayTeachers Cyber Monday Sale (DEC 1 & 2) (yes — it continues through December 2 this year!), I wanted to share a gentle reminder that everything in my store is 25% off with the code cyber25. I’m not saying that as a push — I’m saying it because so many teachers plan to grab December resources and then suddenly remember after the sale ends. Consider this your cozy nudge.
Dive into the vibrant world of art history with your little learners! Our blog post, “Exploring Art History: How to Teach Children About Famous Artists and Their Work,” offers creative strategies for educators and parents. Discover how to bring the stories of great artists to life and inspire young minds with their masterpieces. Learn fun, engaging ways to connect children with art history, from interactive activities to storytelling and more. Transform your art lessons into a time-traveling adventure through the ages!
Discover easy, low-prep, last-minute Thanksgiving art lessons for classrooms and homeschool families. These creative, kid-approved projects keep students engaged during the busiest week of November while helping teachers save time, reduce stress, and spark meaningful creativity.
I’m sharing two Thanksgiving-inspired art lesson ideas based directly on my fully-developed classroom resources. These projects are simple, stunning, and use art materials you already have: oil pastels or wax crayons, thick paper, and watercolor or tempera paint.
FREE 12 Days of Christmas Art Activity Guide is full of festive ideas, printable activities, and linked tutorials that help you create a full month of joyful art-making with your students — without spending hours planning it yourself.
Need a meaningful, low-prep Remembrance Day art project fast? Explore simple poppy art lesson ideas that teach gratitude, history, and creativity for Grades K–5—perfect for classroom or homeschool.
Plan your December Christmas art lessons for homeschool with ease! Explore 12 FREE festive art ideas, printable activities, and teaching tips in this cozy December Art Inspiration Guide.
Celebrate imagination in your classroom! Discover why Crayola Creativity Week 2026 is the ultimate free event for teachers, schools, and families.
Bring calm, creativity, and gratitude into your classroom with the FREE November Art Lesson Inspiration Guide by Ms Artastic. Explore printable art activities, mindful sketchbook prompts, and inspiring art lesson ideas designed for teachers and homeschool families. Perfect for bringing warmth and reflection to your fall art lessons.
Bring calm and creativity to your classroom this December with 12 FREE Christmas art ideas, printable activities, and teacher tips in the December 12 Days of Christmas Art Inspiration Guide.
Join Ms Artastic for a heartfelt story about art teaching, creativity, and the first-ever 50% off flash sale in her Teachers Pay Teachers store. Discover art lesson plans for Halloween, Remembrance Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Winter — and learn why this one-day event means so much.
Join Ms Artastic for a heartfelt story about art teaching, creativity, and the first-ever 50% off flash sale in her Teachers Pay Teachers store. Discover art lesson plans for Halloween, Remembrance Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Winter — and learn why this one-day event means so much.
Grab my FREE October Art Lesson Inspiration Guide — to help teachers and homeschooling families keep the creativity flowing without adding another thing to the already full plate. I wanted to give you something simple, joyful, and ready to use the moment you download it.
Need last-minute Halloween art ideas? Discover creative, low-prep Halloween art lessons that teach real skills—like line, value, and symmetry—while keeping your students engaged and your classroom calm this October.
6 quick-prep Halloween art activities perfect for subs, fast finishers, and bell ringers. Fun, flexible October art lessons for classrooms and homeschool.
6 quick-prep Halloween art activities perfect for subs, fast finishers, and bell ringers. Fun, flexible October art lessons for classrooms and homeschool.
Teach 6 Halloween art projects for K–5—oil pastel, watercolor, paper weaving. Low prep, high engagement. Perfect for October art lessons.
Engage students with fun color theory art projects! Explore 6 color wheel art lesson plans perfect for classrooms, homeschool, or sub plans.
Discover the Artastic Collective, a growing K–9 art resource library for teachers & homeschoolers. Get lessons, plans, and support — enrollment is limited!
Keep your fast finishers engaged this fall with autumn art activities! Explore directed drawings, grid drawings, write & draw prompts, art challenge cards, and more.
Discover a simple autumn leaf line art lesson for kids! Perfect fall art project for classrooms, homeschool, or sub plans with zero prep.
The truth is that better classroom systems will not only help you feel happier and more relaxed, and in more control, but they will help you free up time and energy that you can spend on the things your WANT to do.
If you’re struggling to know where to begin to transform your art teaching life to calm, clear, and focused, then my Art Teacher Focused Guide is the step for you!
