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This Pumpkin Craft and Write resource has students create a seasonal pumpkin craft and then use it as inspiration for writing, reflection and literacy practice. It is a good fit for 2nd to 5th grade and works for classroom teachers, homeschool families and sub plans. Students design a unique pumpkin using the templates, bits and…
This Autumn Leaf Craft and Write resource blends art and writing for elementary classrooms. Students design a unique autumn leaf craft, making their own creative choices, then use it as inspiration for fiction, nonfiction, opinion and reflective writing. A PowerPoint tutorial and printable pages guide students through the craft step by step, and the writing…
Explore the world of shapes with my engaging Elements of Art Shape: Delightful Dogs art lesson for grades 2-5! This fun and creative video art tutorial guides students step-by-step through making delightful dog artworks using oil pastels, construction paper, and tempera paint. Students will explore both organic and geometric shapes in their creations. Perfect for…
Dive into the world of lines with my engaging Elements of Art Line: Bunny Line Art Artwork lesson for grades 2-5! This fun and creative video art tutorial guides students step-by-step through creating adorable bunny line art using markers and tempera paints. Perfect for elementary art classes, this lesson includes detailed PDF worksheets to enhance…
Explore the fascinating world of form with my engaging Elements of Art Form: Cube Caterpillars art lesson for grades 2-5! This creative video art tutorial guides students step-by-step through creating unique cube caterpillars using oil pastels and watercolor. Perfect for elementary art classes, this lesson includes detailed PDF worksheets to enhance the learning experience and…
Explore the vibrant world of my engaging watercolor paint cactus art lesson for grades 3-5! This detailed video art tutorial guides students step-by-step through creating beautiful and colorful cactus paintings using easy watercolor techniques. Perfect for upper elementary art classes, this lesson includes detailed PDF worksheets to enhance the learning experience and support your teaching….
Discover the excitement of my engaging watercolor paint leopard gecko art lesson for grades 3-5! This detailed video art tutorial guides students step-by-step through creating a colorful and realistic leopard gecko using easy watercolor techniques. Perfect for upper elementary art classes, this lesson includes detailed PDF worksheets to enhance the learning experience and support your…
This Yayoi Kusama Gourd Art and Write lesson combines an artist study, a guided art project and cross-curricular writing in one resource. Students learn about Yayoi Kusama and her use of polka dots, pattern and bright color, create their own Kusama-inspired gourd, and then respond through writing, reflection and an artist statement. It is made…
This Wayne Thiebaud Cake Art and Write resource is an artist study with art and writing built in. Students learn about Wayne Thiebaud and his bright, playful style, create their own cake artwork inspired by his work, then keep going with writing, an artist statement, reflection pages and an exit ticket. It is for teachers,…
This Picasso Birds Art and Write resource is an artist study for teachers, art teachers and homeschoolers. Students learn about Pablo Picasso and his bold, expressive style, create their own Picasso-inspired bird artwork, and then continue with writing, artist statements, reflection pages and an exit ticket. It brings art and literacy together, so it fits…
This Henri Matisse Art and Write resource is an artist study lesson with Non-Fiction, Fiction and Opinion writing built in. Students learn about Henri Matisse and his love of bold color, simple shapes and cut-out style artwork, create their own Matisse-inspired piece, and then write and reflect about it. It is made for teachers, art…
This Greek Amphora Art and Write resource brings art, history and writing together. Students learn about Ancient Greek amphoras and how these vessels were used in Greek culture, create their own amphora-inspired artwork, and then continue with writing, artist statements, reflection pages and an exit ticket. It is made for teachers, art teachers and homeschoolers,…
This Georgia O Keeffe Art and Write resource is an artist study lesson where students learn about Georgia O Keeffe, explore her oversized flower paintings and create their own bold Georgia O Keeffe inspired flower artwork. They then keep the learning going with writing, artist statements, reflection pages and an exit ticket. It is made…
This Chinese Dynasty Vase Art and Write lesson has students explore the beauty and craftsmanship of Chinese dynasty vases, create their own vase-inspired artwork, and then continue with writing, reflection, artist statements and an exit ticket. It brings art, literacy and social studies together in one lesson. It is made for teachers, art teachers and…
This Keith Haring Art and Write lesson combines an artist study, a bold Keith Haring inspired artwork and writing about art. Students learn about Keith Haring, explore his bold lines, playful figures and energetic style, create their own artwork, and then continue with writing, artist statements, reflection pages and an exit ticket. It is made…
This Picasso Portrait Art and Write resource is an art and literacy lesson for teachers, art teachers and homeschoolers. Students learn about Pablo Picasso, explore his portraits and Cubist style, create their own bold, colorful Picasso-inspired portrait, and then keep the learning going with writing, artist statements, reflection pages and an exit ticket. Students start…
This Van Gogh Sunflowers Art and Write lesson has students learn about Vincent van Gogh, explore his famous sunflower paintings and create their own bright Van Gogh inspired sunflower artwork. Then they keep the learning going with writing, artist statements, reflection pages and an exit ticket. It is made for teachers, art teachers and homeschoolers,…
This Back to School Pencil Craft and Write combines an art and craft lesson with fiction and non-fiction writing. Students follow a tutorial to make a pencil craft, then add their own touches with a choice of cut-and-glue elements so every craft looks a little different. After the craft, students write about it using planning…
This Summer Tropical Fish Craft and Write combines an art and craft lesson with fiction and non-fiction writing. Students follow a tutorial to make a tropical fish craft, then add their own touches with a choice of cut-and-glue elements so every fish looks a little different. After the craft, students write about it using planning…
In this Back to School Name Art Project, students in grades 3, 4 and 5 create expressive name artworks that reflect their likes and dislikes. It builds classroom community, encourages creativity and starts the art year with purpose. Students plan, design and reflect on their choices of color, line and symbolism, using pencil crayons and…
This Back to School Pencil Art Project is a mixed media art lesson for K to 3 students. It is a fully planned, ready-to-use lesson that helps students celebrate the start of the year with bold colors, expressive oil pastel lines and tempera paint. Students follow a step-by-step tutorial to draw and design a whimsical…
This Summer Dolphin Art Project combines drawing, oil pastels and tempera paint in one ocean-themed lesson. Students follow a guided tutorial to draw a dolphin, then finish the artwork by layering bright oil pastel colors and a painted background, so the dolphin looks like it is jumping through the water. It suits the end of…
In this Summer Sandcastle Art Project, students imagine their own seaside masterpiece and draw a whimsical sandcastle scene with towers, flags, shells and beach details. It is a playful summer art lesson for elementary students that explores shape, pattern and creative design. Students practice drawing skills, creativity and artistic decision-making, and the visual guidance and…
In this Earth Day art lesson, students design a Planet Earth artwork while thinking about how to protect the world we live in. They draw and design the planet, explore the shapes of continents and oceans, and turn their artwork into a thoughtful statement about environmental stewardship, sustainability and caring for the Earth. The lesson…
This Earth Day art lesson is designed especially for younger students. Students create a colorful artwork of Planet Earth with a heart at the center, a symbol of love and care for our planet. Students draw the Earth and explore its continents and oceans, then add a large decorative heart. The background becomes a study…
This End of the Year Graduation Craft and Write pairs a hands-on craft with fiction and non-fiction writing for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade. Students follow a tutorial to make the craft, then add their own touch with the included elements so every piece turns out a little different. After the craft, students…
This Earth Day Craft and Write pairs a hands-on Earth Day craft with fiction and non-fiction writing. Students follow a tutorial to make the craft, then add their own artistic flavor by choosing from a range of craft elements, so every design turns out a little different. After the craft, students write about it using…
This Spring Flower Craft and Write pairs a hands-on spring flower craft with fiction and non-fiction writing. Students follow a tutorial to make the craft, then choose from a range of cut-and-glue elements to give their flower their own artistic touch, so every design turns out different. After the craft, students write about it using…
This Easter Egg Craft and Write is an art and craft lesson with fiction and non-fiction writing built in. Students follow a tutorial to make an Easter egg craft, then choose from a variety of cut and glue elements to give their design its own personality, so every craft turns out different. It is perfect…
This St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Craft and Write pairs a hands-on St. Patrick's Day craft with fiction and non-fiction writing. Students follow a tutorial to make the craft, then add their own artistic flavor by choosing from a range of craft elements and patterns, so every design turns out a little different. After the craft,…
