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These 40 Autumn Art Challenge Cards give students fall-themed art practice that reinforces art making skills, the elements of art, art techniques, creative thinking and experimentation, using a choice-based, flexible learning approach. Each of the 40 tasks is half-page size, which saves paper and gives kids a good size to explore and experiment on. All…
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 paragraph writing practice for grade 2 to 5 students. On each page, students follow a simple directed drawing, create a school-themed illustration, and then write a paragraph inspired by their artwork. Drawing first gives students something visual and personal to describe,…
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 Yayoi Kusama art lesson has students create a bold apple art project inspired by Kusama's iconic repeating dot patterns, while exploring value, tint and shade. It looks striking on display and is structured so students feel successful from the start. It is made for classroom teachers, art teachers and homeschool educators, including those who…
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…
In this Vincent van Gogh Apple Art Lesson, students create a Post-Impressionist apple artwork inspired by van Gogh while exploring layered marks, expressive line and value. They draw the apple, build the leaf and stem, add layered marks, create highlights and shadows, and finish with paint and a swirling background that echoes van Gogh’s expressive…
In this Pablo Picasso Self Portrait Art Lesson, students create cubist self portraits inspired by Pablo Picasso. They paint colorful papers, cut out facial features and shapes, and arrange them into a bold abstract portrait that makes a striking classroom display. It is written for classroom teachers, art teachers and homeschool educators who want a…
This September Write and Draw resource pairs a step-by-step directed drawing with paragraph writing practice for grade 2 to 5 students. On each page, students follow a simple directed drawing, create a September-themed illustration, and then write a paragraph inspired by their artwork. Drawing first means students aren't staring at a blank page. They have…
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 Back to School Art Unit gives you a full set of art lessons for the first weeks of school: introductory art lessons, step-by-step art projects, choice based art lessons and daily art challenges that build classroom community while getting students excited to create. It is made for classroom teachers, art teachers and homeschool educators,…
This August Write and Draw resource pairs a step-by-step directed drawing with paragraph writing practice for Grades 2 to 5. Students follow a simple directed drawing, create an August-themed illustration, and then write a paragraph inspired by their artwork. Drawing first means students are not staring at a blank page. They have something visual and…
This Summer Write and Draw resource pairs a step-by-step directed drawing with paragraph writing practice for Grades 2 to 5. On each page, students follow a directed drawing to create a summer illustration, then write a paragraph inspired by their artwork. Drawing first gives students something visual and personal to describe, explain or imagine, so…
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 Summer Art Unit for Elementary is a no-prep set of summer art lessons for the last few weeks of school. It also suits homeschool families wrapping up the year, summer art camps and making art at home with your kids over the summer. The unit includes a video introduction, three step-by-step art tutorials, seven…
These 40 Back to School Art Challenge Cards give students quick, themed art practice that reinforces art making skills, the Elements of Art, and creative thinking and experimentation through a choice-based, flexible approach. Each task is half-page size to save paper and give kids an ideal space to explore, and all cards are black line…
These 40 Summer Art Lesson Challenge Cards bring summer themes into art practice in your classroom, homeschool or art studio. Each prompt combines seasonal inspiration with the Elements of Art, art-making and drawing skills, and creative experimentation, in a choice-based, flexible learning approach. Each challenge sits on a half-page, so students can finish one in…
These 40 End of Year Art Challenge Cards are low-prep, half-page art tasks that reinforce the Elements of Art and give students room to experiment and make choices. They are made for the final weeks of school, when schedules shift and you need reliable activities that keep students creating. The cards encourage choice-based learning and…
This End of Year Art Lesson Unit is a no-prep visual art unit for grades 2 to 8 that helps students reflect on their school year through art. It is built for classroom teachers, art educators, substitute teachers and homeschool families wrapping up May and June. The unit opens with a video introduction and two…
This Grade 4 Art Unit teaches the Elements of Art through an underwater theme. It is ready to go and no prep, for general classroom teachers, art educators and homeschool families, even if you don't consider yourself an artist. A video introduction hooks students on the Elements of Art, followed by a step-by-step art tutorial…
This no prep, ready-to-use Grade 3 Elements of Art Unit teaches the Elements of Art through a theme kids love: REPTILES. It includes a video introduction, step-by-step art tutorials for each element, a viewing art lesson and choice-based art projects that encourage play, creativity and exploration. It is made for classroom teachers and homeschool parents,…
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 Shape with this art project lesson tutorial! In this art lesson, students will compare both geometric and organic shapes in this artwork and can watch all steps and follow along with a full video art tutorial! Just hit play for easy art teaching in your classroom….
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 Directed Drawing and Art Activity Bundle gives you 30 directed drawing pages and 10 open-ended art activity worksheets for the elementary classroom or homeschool. It is low-prep: copy the pages and go, with no art degree needed. The step-by-step drawings help students observe, break down what they see and create successful art on their…
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,…
