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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 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 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 5 Elements of Art Complete Art Lesson Unit is a no-prep, fully planned art unit that teaches the 7 Elements of Art through the theme of Outer Space. It is written for classroom teachers, new and experienced art teachers, and homeschool families looking for a complete art guide by grade level, whatever their…
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…
Let's create art inspired by the Element of Art Value with this art project lesson tutorial! In this art lesson, students will create value with pencil crayons/colored pencils 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 Line with this art project lesson tutorial! In this art lesson, students will create line landscapes 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. Are you looking…
Let's create art inspired by the Element of Art Texture with this art project lesson tutorial! In this art lesson, students will create a close-up of a Bee on a Flower using soft pastels to create a texture exploration artwork and can watch all steps and follow along with a full video art tutorial! Just…
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,…
These 190 Year-Long Daily Art Tasks give grades 1 to 4 students a short, choice-based art prompt for every day of the school year. The tasks let students practice the Elements of Art, creative thinking and drawing skills, and experiment with techniques without heavy prep on your part. The tasks do not teach the Elements…
This Elements of Art Workbook introduces primary and elementary students to the building blocks of visual art: line, shape, color, texture, space, value and form. Each element comes with an information page, short exploration activities and an open-ended art prompt, so students learn the idea and then put it to use in their own artwork….
These Principles of Design Posters are minimalist, clear reference posters for your art classroom. Each poster shows one principle of design with a graphic, so students have an easy visual reference on the wall. The posters are 8.5 x 11 and come in a warm color scheme. There are 2 versions of each poster, one…
These Elements of Art Posters have a simple, minimalist design that gives students a clear, easy reference in your art room. Print them and your classroom décor is ready. The set comes in 2 versions, one with the title only and one with the title and a definition of the element, so you can set…
This Easter Art Activities Booklet is a structured spring art unit that teaches the Elements of Art and Principles of Design through an Easter theme. It has 30+ pages of directed drawing, roll and draw games, symmetry, mandala art, value studies, texture, movement, repetition and creative prompts. It is made for classroom teachers, homeschool families,…
Looking for a joyful and engaging Earth Day art lesson that elementary students absolutely love? This Cute Planet Earth Art Project helps students celebrate our planet while building confidence in drawing, color, and creative expression. In this fun visual art activity, students learn how to draw an adorable cartoon-style planet Earth character with expressive features,…
Let's create art inspired by the Element of Art Value with this art project tutorial! In this art lesson, students will explore the Element of Art: Value through creating the illusion of FORM by creating a sphere with soft pastels. This is a wonderful way to show how value creates the illusion of form on…
Let's create art inspired by the Element of Art Value with this art project tutorial! In this art lesson, students will explore the Element of Art: Value through creating a jellyfish in the ocean with soft pastels. This is a wonderful way to explore creating a range of values and mixing tints and shades! Explore…
