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This Narwhal Art Lesson is an Arctic animal mixed media art project for primary students, recommended for grades K/1 to 4. Students use paint, paper elements and oil pastels to create a narwhal artwork that explores value, texture and layering techniques. It is a winter or Arctic-themed project that ties art to a study of…
Are you looking for a Ted Harrison whale art project that feels bold, joyful, and absolutely adorable on display? Do you want a Canadian art lesson that helps younger students explore line, shape, value, landscape art, and bright color in a way that feels approachable and exciting? This primary whale art activity is such a…
In this crayon art lesson, students create oversized painted wax crayons on a colorful background. It is a mixed media art project that combines paint, oil pastel, drawing, cutting and collage in one lesson, and the finished artwork is bold, cheerful and ready to display. It is written for Kindergarten to Grade 3 and works…
This Primary Art Task Pack gives young students 10 open-ended art projects with easy-to-follow visual step-by-step guides and printable workspaces. It suits homeschooling parents, classroom teachers, art educators and TAB (choice-based) art rooms. Students can work with whatever materials you have on hand, from crayons and markers to watercolor and cut paper, and the visual…
In this Mixed Media Easter Egg Art Lesson, students create a vibrant Easter egg with bunny ears and feet. They start by blending paint directly on the paper for a soft background, then design and decorate the egg with oil pastels and paint, using expressive lines, shapes and patterns. It is made for elementary art…
In this Santa Art Project, students create a mixed media Santa using oil pastels and paint, and the finished pieces make a cheerful Christmas bulletin board display. It is a festive way to celebrate the season before the holiday break. The low-prep lesson works for elementary and middle school classrooms, homeschoolers, sub plans or a…
This winter art lesson is a fun project for your classroom or homeschool program that celebrates the cold, icy season. Students use paint and pastel or crayon to create a layered mixed media artwork, exploring painted paper techniques and the layering of different materials. The resource comes with a visual and text step-by-step (each step…
This winter bear art lesson celebrates the cold, icy season with a layered, mixed media art piece. Students create the elements with both paint and oil pastel, following a visual and text step-by-step where each step has its own page and description. It is made for classroom art and homeschool art, and the finished bears…
In this Halloween Skeleton Art Project, students use paper, oil pastel and paint to create a cute mixed media skeleton for Halloween. They explore layering created elements and resist painting, and the finished pieces make a fun Halloween display. It works for classrooms and homeschool. The lesson comes with a visual and text step-by-step (each…
This Autumn Squirrel Art Project is a cozy fall mixed media lesson where students create a squirrel holding an acorn in front of a pumpkin, with a grassy foreground and warm autumn background colors. It is designed for Grades 1 to 4 and works for art teachers, classroom teachers, homeschool families and sub plans. Students…
This Autumn Hedgehog Art Project is a seasonal mixed media lesson for Grades 1 to 4. Students create a hedgehog surrounded by autumn leaves in a warm fall setting, using oil pastels, watercolor paint, tempera paint and paper. Students build the scene in layers: a glowing autumn background, foliage and grass, a drawn and painted…
In this Autumn Guinea Pig Art Project, students create a sweet, round guinea pig surrounded by large autumn leaves and grassy fall textures. It is designed for grades 1 to 4 and makes a cheerful, seasonal bulletin board display. Students experiment with oil pastel, paint (watercolor or tempera) and layered paper elements to build a…
In this Autumn Pumpkin Art Project, students create a large pumpkin filled with different line designs and patterns against a swirling fall background. They use paint, paper and oil pastel to make a mixed media artwork that explores a variety of ways to use line in art. The lesson is designed for grades 1 to…
This Autumn Leaves Art Project is a bright fall lesson where students create bold mixed media leaves floating across a swirling autumn sky. It is designed for grades 2 to 5 and works for art teachers, classroom teachers, homeschool families and sub plans. Students use paint, paper and oil pastel. They first make their own…
This free Back to School Directed Drawing is a step-by-step pencil drawing lesson to get students excited for the new school year. It is a sample page from my Back to School Directed Drawing resource. Students follow the directed drawing steps to draw a pencil. Use it to get ready for back to school and…
This Elementary Sketchbook Prompts pack helps you build a structured sketchbook practice in your elementary art classroom, whether you are starting a sketchbook routine or refreshing the one you have. It includes 30 creative sketchbook assignments and 15 interactive sketchbook pages that support creativity, reflection and skill-building. It is made for classroom teachers, art educators…
This abstract apple art lesson is a mixed media project that combines collage, painting and oil pastel. Students build a bold background from ripped primary color paper, layer expressive paint marks over top, then create a loose abstract apple on cardboard with oil pastels, cut it out and glue it onto the final composition. It…
This Back to School name art project is a bright mixed media lesson where students explore paint, oil pastel, black marker, cardboard collage and line design in one artwork. The finished piece is layered, graphic and personal, a great way to start the year with work that is ready for display. It is designed for…
In this School Bus Pop Art lesson, students draw a front-facing school bus with a comic-style VROOM banner, strong black outlines, pop art patterns and bright color. It is a mixed media project that combines drawing, black marker, oil pastel and watercolor paint in one finished artwork. It works well as a Back to School…
This Back to School Pencil Line Art Lesson is a first week of school art project built around a cheerful cartoon pencil. Students practice the Element of Art: Line with bold line work, a patterned background and a mixed-media finish using wax crayon, washable markers and water painting. It suits elementary, upper elementary and many…
This Growth Mindset Art Lesson promotes resiliency and determination, and it pairs well with your growth mindset lessons. Students create a "Train Your Brain" art piece using oil pastel and paint. Teaching growth mindset thinking helps students change the way they think: to believe they can create art if they practice and try, to know…
In this Summer Kite Line Art Lesson, students draw a large kite flying through the sky, divide it into sections and fill each one with zentangle-style doodle patterns. They then use a marker-and-water technique and watercolor to paint a bright summer sky behind it. The project combines drawing, pattern design, marker blending and watercolor painting,…
In this Tropical Fish Art Lesson, elementary students create a bright tropical fish using oil pastel techniques and watercolor resist painting. It is a colorful summer or under-the-sea project that combines drawing, pattern design, texture and painting. Students start with a guided fish drawing, then personalize it with bold stripes, textures and their own details….
This Cactus in a Pot Art Lesson is a bright summer art project that combines drawing, oil pastel techniques and watercolor resist painting. Students draw a potted cactus with flowers, patterns and texture, then bring it to life with oil pastel and watercolor for a colorful, boho-inspired artwork. Guided drawing steps build confidence, and students…
This Graduation Self Portrait Art Lesson is an end of year art project for elementary students that celebrates growth, identity and finishing the school year. Students draw themselves wearing a graduation cap and gown while practicing portrait drawing, composition and color. Students start by sketching a graduation cap with a tassel, then draw their portrait…
This Footprint Memory Art Lesson is an end of year art project where students trace their foot and fill it with drawings of memories from the school year. The finished footprint becomes a personal keepsake that celebrates their experiences, friendships and favorite moments. Students trace their foot, divide the shape into sections, and illustrate something…
This best-selling Graffiti Memories Art Lesson is an end of year art project where students reflect on their school year while exploring bold drawing and design. Students create a vibrant artwork centered on the word "MEMORIES", surrounded by symbols, patterns and drawings of their favorite moments from the year. Because each student illustrates their own…
In this Earth Day Tiger Art Project, students explore wildlife conservation while building strong drawing and coloring skills. They learn to draw a powerful tiger portrait and finish it with oil pastels and watercolor paint for bold contrast and expressive color. Students follow a clear sequence of drawing steps to build the tiger's face, adding…
In this Spring Ladybug Art Project, students learn to draw a ladybug and turn it into a bright spring artwork using oil pastel, paint, texture techniques and collage. Along the way they explore line, shape, color, texture and composition. Students start by drawing a ladybug step by step from simple shapes, which builds confidence in…
In this Easter Chick Zen Doodle Art Project, students draw a cheerful, fluffy baby chick with spring flowers, design their own decorative zen doodle border, and finish with a colorful watercolor background using an oil pastel resist technique. It is a mixed media spring art lesson for elementary art classrooms, homeschool art, spring units, sub…
