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This Summer Cartoon Grid Drawing resource helps grades 1 to 4 students build drawing confidence in a simple, structured way. Students copy a cartoon image one square at a time from the example grid into the blank grid beside it, which helps them slow down, focus and feel successful. Working square by square supports observation…
This Back to School Cartoon Grid Drawing resource helps students in Grades 1 to 4 build drawing confidence one square at a time. Students copy a cartoon image from the example grid into the blank grid beside it, which helps them slow down, focus and feel successful. The cheerful, kid-friendly cartoons are drawn by Kathleen…
This Back to School Write and Draw resource pairs a step-by-step directed drawing with sentence writing practice for K to 2 students. On each page, students draw a school-themed picture, trace and write the word, trace a simple sentence, and then write their own sentence using the word. Drawing first gives young writers something real…
This Andy Warhol art lesson introduces elementary students to pop art through a structured, low-prep pencil drawing project. Students create repeated pencil drawings inspired by Warhol and make each one unique through their own color and design choices, learning about repetition, variation and creative expression. Clear step-by-step visuals let students work independently while still feeling…
This Alma Woodsey Thomas Apple Art Lesson blends color, creativity and artist study for elementary classrooms (grades 1 to 4), homeschool settings or sub plans. Students explore the vibrant, patterned style of Alma Woodsey Thomas while creating their own bold apple artwork. Students make expressive marks inspired by her style with oil pastels, then finish…
This Vincent van Gogh Art Lesson is a famous artist study where students create a bold crayon artwork inspired by van Gogh. They explore layered, expressive marks and color layering in a post-impressionist style, then complete the artwork with paint. The lesson opens with a poem about Vincent van Gogh and includes a student-friendly reading…
This September Write and Draw resource pairs a step-by-step directed drawing with sentence writing practice for K to 2 students. On each page, students draw a September picture, trace and write the word, trace a simple sentence, and then write their own sentence using the word. Drawing first gives young writers something real to talk…
This Summer Write and Draw resource pairs a step-by-step directed drawing with sentence writing practice for K to 2 students. On each page, students draw a summer picture, trace and write the word, trace and write a simple sentence, and then write their own sentence using the word. Drawing first gives young writers a visual…
This Grade 2 Elements of Art Complete Lesson Unit teaches all seven Elements of Art through the high-interest theme of INSECTS. It is a ready-made, no-prep art unit for art teachers, classroom teachers and homeschool parents. Start with the video introduction, then guide students through 7 step-by-step art projects, one for each element, and 7…
This Grade 1 Elements of Art Complete Lesson Unit teaches the Elements of Art through a high-interest farm theme. It is a no-prep, ready-made unit that builds confidence in drawing and fine motor skills. It is made for elementary teachers and homeschool parents, including those with no experience teaching art. The unit includes a kid-friendly…
Let's create art inspired by the Element of Art Space with this art project lesson tutorial! In this art lesson, students will create a ladybug artwork to explore overlapping and can watch all steps and follow along with a full video art tutorial! Just hit play for easy art teaching in your classroom. Are you…
Let's create art inspired by the Element of Art Form with this art project lesson tutorial! In this art lesson, students will create and use values and make forms to create a Form Robot artwork and can watch all steps and follow along with a full video art tutorial! Just hit play for easy art…
Let's create art inspired by the Element of Art Color with this art project lesson tutorial! In this art lesson, students will explore both warm and cool colors with this mosaic landscape and can watch all steps and follow along with a full video art tutorial! Just hit play for easy art teaching in your…
This Elementary Art Lessons Kit brings together 20 art lessons and 11 flexible art activities (ARTivities) in one low-prep resource. Every lesson comes with visual and written step-by-step instructions, so you can print, teach and create with confidence. It is made for classroom teachers, homeschool families, art specialists and substitute teachers, in an art room,…
These 190 Year-Long Daily Art Tasks give grades 1 to 4 students a short, choice-based art prompt for every day of the school year. The tasks let students practice the Elements of Art, creative thinking and drawing skills, and experiment with techniques without heavy prep on your part. The tasks do not teach the Elements…
This Principles of Design Workbook introduces Kindergarten to Grade 3 students to Unity, Variety, Balance, Rhythm, Proportion, Repetition, Movement, Emphasis and Contrast in age-appropriate ways. Each principle has an informational page, a mini exploration and an art prompt, so students learn the idea and then try it out. It is a low-prep resource for classroom…
This Elements of Art Workbook introduces primary and elementary students to the building blocks of visual art: line, shape, color, texture, space, value and form. Each element comes with an information page, short exploration activities and an open-ended art prompt, so students learn the idea and then put it to use in their own artwork….
Looking for a joyful and engaging Earth Day art lesson that elementary students absolutely love? This Cute Planet Earth Art Project helps students celebrate our planet while building confidence in drawing, color, and creative expression. In this fun visual art activity, students learn how to draw an adorable cartoon-style planet Earth character with expressive features,…
Let's create art inspired by the Element of Art Value with this art project tutorial! In this art lesson, students will explore the Element of Art: Value through creating a floating blob creature with soft pastels. This is a wonderful way to explore creating a range of values and mixing tints and shades! This art…
Let's create art inspired by the Element of Art Line with this art project tutorial! In this art lesson, students will use markers, wax crayons, and watercolor paints to explore creating a dragon line art project! This art project is perfect for exploring the Element of Art: Line and is a quick and easy project…
Let's create art inspired by the Element of Art Line with this art project tutorial! In this art lesson, students will use scrap paper, oil pastels, and scissors to create an artwork of a sea turtle that explores the Element of Art: Line. This is a great project for teaching “drawing with scissors”, using up…
Let's create art inspired by the Element of Art Line with this art project tutorial! In this art lesson, students will use soft pastels/chalk pastels and marker to create a fun, monster line art project! Explore line as a way to create a background to help place emphasis on your subject with this quick, fun…
Let's create art inspired by Mexico with this art project tutorial! In this art lesson, students will use oil pastels and a little paint to create a lovely artwork of a Sugar Skull, inspired by Mexico and Mexican Culture. Grab your art making mediums and let’s make some art! Explore fun art making processes with…
Let's create art inspired by Unicorns and the Fantasy Genre with this art project tutorial! In this art lesson, students will use oil pastels to create a Unicorn Art Project that explores a Fantasy theme. Grab your oil pastels, your choice of background color paper, and let’s make some art! Students will be allowed to…
Let's create art inspired by Dragons and the Fantasy Genre with this art project tutorial! In this art lesson, students will use soft pastels to create a Fantasy themed artwork of a Dragon guarding its gold! This project will explore techniques for creating art with soft pastel, including using white and black to create highlights…
Let's create art inspired by the Trolls & Fantasy genre with this art project tutorial! In this art lesson, students will use oil pastels on construction paper to create a Troll Art Project, perfect for a fantasy themed art exploration! Encourage student-choice as they explore oil pastels and design their own troll. Explore fun art making…
Let's create art inspired by the Spring Season with this art project tutorial! In this art lesson, students will use wax crayons and paint to create a tree in the Spring time! This is great way to explore the changes in Spring with your students and wax resist painting techniques. Explore fun art making processes…
Bring the beauty of summer into your classroom with this engaging Summer Tree Art Lesson and Summer Art Project, designed to help students explore creativity while learning about seasonal themes in art. In this fun elementary art activity, students draw and create a vibrant summer tree scene filled with leaves, animals, flowers, and nature-inspired details…
Are you looking for a fall tree art lesson that is beautiful, engaging, easy to teach, and perfect for the autumn season? Do you need an autumn tree art project, seasonal landscape art activity, fall art lesson for elementary students, or a primary art lesson that works beautifully for classroom teachers, art teachers, homeschool families,…
This Back to School Roll and Draw Directed Drawing Game is a playful, low-prep first week of school art activity for elementary classrooms and homeschool learners. Students roll a die and follow the drawing prompts, and each roll adds a different part to the picture, so every student's artwork turns out unique. The games feature…
