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This Valentine’s Day Panda Art Project is a print-and-teach elementary art lesson that combines art, literacy, reflection and assessment in one resource. Students follow a guided panda drawing tutorial, explore marker and paint techniques, and then extend their learning with reading comprehension, writing activities, critical thinking questions and art reflections. The panda theme supports conversations…
This Valentine's Day Corgi Art Project is a complete, print-and-teach elementary art lesson for Grades 1 to 4. Students create an adorable Valentine corgi artwork with guided drawing and painting, then extend the lesson with reading comprehension, writing prompts, kindness reflections and art assessment. It is made for classroom teachers, art teachers, homeschool families and…
This Valentine's Day Rose Art Project is a complete, print-and-teach lesson for Grades 2 to 5. Students create a bold, expressive rose artwork with guided drawing and watercolor or tempera paint, then extend their learning with reading comprehension, writing prompts, critical thinking questions and art reflections. It connects Valentine's Day to kindness, patience and appreciation…
This Cupid Mouse Art Lesson is a print-and-teach Valentine's Day art resource for elementary students, best for Grades 1 to 4. Students create a Cupid Mouse artwork with guided drawing and oil pastel techniques, then extend the lesson with reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking questions and art reflections. The lesson focuses on kindness, empathy and…
In this Valentine's Day Teddy Bear Watercolor Painting Art Lesson, students paint a sweet teddy bear holding a heart using guided drawing and watercolor techniques. They then extend the project with reading comprehension, a writing prompt, critical thinking questions and art reflections, so the learning can carry across several days. It is a print-and-teach elementary…
This Sugar Skull Art Lesson and Writing Activity brings Día de los Muertos, the holiday when families remember and honor their loved ones, into the art room. Students design their own sugar skull with a step-by-step guided drawing tutorial, then reflect on the meaning of the holiday through writing. It is made for elementary and…
This Halloween Ghost Art and Write resource pairs a step-by-step ghost art tutorial with differentiated writing prompts for elementary students. Students create their own spooky ghost artwork, then write about it. The writing pages cover fiction, non-fiction and opinion writing, with primary and intermediate versions so you can match the writing to your learners. The…
This Frankenstein Craft and Write resource combines a hands-on Frankenstein craft with Frankenstein-themed writing prompts for elementary students. Students design and build their own Frankenstein character from templates, then write about it through fiction, non-fiction or opinion writing. The craft style is inspired by the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel. It works for fall and Halloween…
This Monster Craft and Write resource pairs a hands-on monster craft with monster-themed writing prompts for elementary students. Students build their own unique monster from craft templates, then plan and write about it. It covers fiction, non-fiction and opinion writing, with differentiated writing pages so you can adapt it to different levels. Use it for…
This Acorn Craft and Write resource has students create a fall acorn craft and then use it as inspiration for writing, reflection and literacy practice. It is designed for 2nd to 5th grade and works for classroom teachers, homeschool families and sub plans. Students build a unique acorn using the templates, bits and pieces, pick-a-pattern…
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 concept of space with my engaging Elements of Art Space: Cactus Desert Landscape art lesson for grades 4-7! This detailed video art tutorial guides students step-by-step through creating a stunning cactus desert landscape using watercolor paints and colored pencils. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school art classes, this lesson includes detailed PDF…
Unleash creativity with my engaging Elements of Art Color: Complementary Color Cats art lesson for grades 4-7! This vibrant video art tutorial guides students step-by-step through creating striking cat artworks using oil pastels and complementary colors. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school art classes, this lesson includes detailed PDF worksheets to enhance the learning…
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…
