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In this Spring Daffodil Art Project, students learn to draw and paint a vibrant daffodil while exploring line, color and creative expression. Guided drawing steps break the flower into simple shapes and lines, and then students outline their drawing and add paint. The lesson suits spring art lessons, flower and nature units, elementary art classrooms,…
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…
This Easter Bunny Hiding Eggs Art Lesson guides students step by step through drawing an adorable bunny from behind as it hides colorful Easter eggs in a spring garden. The project combines drawing, oil pastel coloring and watercolor painting for a bright seasonal artwork. It is made for elementary art teachers, classroom teachers integrating art,…
In this Easter Mixed Media Bunny Art Project, students create a bunny portrait using newspaper collage, drawing, wax crayon resist and watercolor painting. The finished spring artwork combines texture, color and pattern, and the bunnies look great displayed together as a class. Students sketch the outline of their bunny, then collage newspaper clippings to form…
This Easter Bunny in Tulips Art Lesson guides students step by step through drawing a bunny portrait surrounded by blooming tulips, outlining it in permanent marker, and painting it with watercolor. Students sketch the bunny's head, expressive eyes and fluffy fur texture, then add tulips, leaves, a bow tie and decorative background line work. It…
This free Funnel Your Ideas Graphic Organizer helps students brainstorm and then narrow their thinking down to their own best idea for any assignment. Use it in writing, art, drama, group projects, science or social studies, any time you need kids to brainstorm. Students record lots of ideas in words or drawings, then push those…
In this Shamrock Zen Doodle Art Lesson, students draw a friendly shamrock character step by step, fill it with zen doodle patterns, and finish the background with markers blended into a soft watercolor effect. It is a relaxing St Patrick's Day project that explores the Element of Art: Line through pattern, texture and creative expression….
In this St Patrick's Day Leprechaun Rainbow Art Lesson, students draw a cheerful leprechaun step by step and surround it with colorful rainbow swirls, using wax crayons, markers and watercolor paint. The lesson suits elementary art classrooms, classroom teachers celebrating St Patrick's Day, homeschool art, substitute teacher plans and March art activities. The directed drawing…
This St. Patrick’s Day four leaf clover art project is a circular mixed media artwork that combines oil pastel resist, watercolor painting, line design and color theory in one structured lesson. Students work step by step to create a rainbow border, a swirling background and a bold shamrock focal point. It is made for elementary…
This 100th Day Monster Art Project makes the 100th Day of School a creative celebration. Students learn how to draw a monster step by step, then bring it to life with felt markers and wax crayons for a bright, one-of-a-kind artwork. The hands-on project builds fine motor skills and encourages artistic exploration, and it comes…
WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING ★★★★★ “Middle schoolers ALWAYS want a way to participate in the 100th day of school, and this was perfect! It allowed them to be very creative and reflect on their school year.” Mary M., TPT review ★★★★★ “I teach grades 1-8 in the same room, year after year, so I need…
This Valentine's Day cat art lesson guides students through a cute cat artwork that brings together line, painting, wax rubbing and drawing on cardboard in a single, cohesive piece. The finished cats make a sweet Valentine's bulletin board display. It is a good way to keep students engaged as Valentine's Day gets closer (and the…
This Valentine's Day Llama Art Lesson is a directed art project where students draw a llama with Valentine's details, then finish it by layering wax crayons and painting with washable felt markers. The finished pieces make a fun Valentine's bulletin board display. It is a good way to keep students engaged as Valentine's Day gets…
This MLK Word Art Project helps students reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s message of peace, kindness, equality, respect and leadership while they explore oil pastel and paint techniques. Students create a word art piece using color blending and resist painting. It works as a cross-curricular activity for MLK Day, Black History Month or…
This MLK Day "Freedom Is…" Hand Drawing Project invites students to reflect on freedom, diversity and identity through art. Inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.'s message of peace, kindness and equality, students draw a hand, fill it with a mosaic of colors to represent diversity, and add personal symbols of freedom in the background. The…
This MLK Day Art Project invites students to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s message of peace, kindness and equality through a lesson built on realism and symbolism. Students draw a realistic "Freedom Hand", shade it with oil pastel and create a soft rainbow background with chalk pastel. The hand can stay black and white, or…
This New Year's Firework and Wishes Art Project asks students to reflect on their hopes and dreams for the coming year, for themselves, their family, their community or the world. Using pencil crayons and felt markers, they create a bright New Year's artwork filled with colorful fireworks and personal wishes. It is for classroom teachers…
This Winter Penguin Art Lesson teaches the Element of Art: Value while students learn to draw a penguin. Students use wax crayon and watercolor paint to build contrast, texture and depth in their artwork. It is an accessible winter lesson for classroom teachers and homeschoolers. Every step has a visual and a text description, and…
This Northern Lights Winter Art Lesson guides students through drawing a caribou set against the aurora borealis and a snowy landscape. It celebrates the winter season and connects art with geography and environmental studies as a cross-curricular project. Students develop drawing, blending and shading techniques with pencil crayon, soft pastels and paint, creating depth, light…
This Snowy Owl Art Project is a winter art lesson where students blend, smudge and layer pencil crayon and chalk pastel on black paper to create an expressive snowy owl. They use finger-blending to make soft, fluffy feathers and add fine details and depth with pencil crayons. It is a low-prep lesson for classroom teachers,…
This Winter Rabbit Art Project is a guided drawing lesson where students create a cozy winter scene of a rabbit nestled among snowy birch trees. It suits seasonal art lessons, nature-inspired themes and exploring oil pastel techniques. Students follow a directed drawing tutorial to sketch their rabbit, then layer oil pastels for depth and texture…
Start the year with creativity and structure using this New Year Directed Drawing set of 10 step-by-step drawing lessons for January art, the first week back after winter break, sub plans and classroom creative resets. It is best suited for Grades K to 5 and easy to adapt for upper elementary. The drawings build student…
These Winter Directed Drawing Lessons give students 10 step-by-step drawing activities for winter scenes and characters. They are designed for grades 1 to 4 and are easy to adapt for kindergarten or grade 5. Each lesson has clear visual steps that build drawing skills, fine motor control and confidence. Students can draw right on the…
These Christmas Directed Drawing Lessons teach kids to draw festive holiday characters and symbols step by step. They are designed for Grades 1 to 4 and are easy to adapt for Kindergarten or Grade 5. Each page has easy-to-follow visual steps. Students build drawing confidence and fine motor skills while enjoying calm, creative time during…
This Christmas Red Fox Art Project has students explore collage, pattern and composition while creating a cozy, festive fox. It fits classroom art lessons, holiday art or a winter woodland theme. Students follow a guided drawing tutorial, then use collage techniques to layer textures and patterns for a rich, mixed-media effect. It is a low-prep…
This Snowman Art Project is a Christmas and winter art lesson where students explore wax resist with crayon and paint to create their own winter wonderland snowman scene. They experiment with texture and contrast while following an easy guided drawing and painting process. It is made for art teachers, classroom teachers and homeschooling parents, and…
This Polar Bear Art Project is a step-by-step winter and Christmas art lesson that keeps students engaged before the holiday break. Students blend pencil crayons and soft pastels to create a cozy, festive polar bear scene. The guided lesson encourages students to experiment with shading and texture, which makes it a good way to practice…
In this Christmas Tree Art Project, students use mixed media (paint, felt markers and text-based design) to create a Christmas tree art piece. It is made for classroom teachers, art teachers and homeschoolers who want a creative lesson before the holiday break. Students brainstorm holiday words and work them into a textured, festive background behind…
In this Christmas Elf Art Project, students combine ripped paper, oil pastel and pattern work to create their own Santa's elf. It is a festive, hands-on holiday lesson for art teachers, classroom teachers and homeschoolers. Students draw, rip, cut and color to bring their elf to life. The textured ripped-paper background adds an extra layer…
This Candy Cane Zen Doodle Art Project is a holiday art lesson that explores the element of art: line. Students follow a directed drawing, experiment with painting using felt markers, and fill their candy cane with detailed Zen Doodle patterns. It is made for art teachers, classroom teachers and homeschoolers who want an easy-to-follow Christmas…
