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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,…
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 Task Cards give upper elementary and middle school students in Grades 5 to 8 a creative prompt for every day of the school year. They help students practice the Elements of Art, creativity and experimentation, and drawing skills in small, approachable tasks. Each card is a half-page in black-line format,…
Modern Artists Workbook 2 is a print-ready art history workbook on Modern Western Art for Grades 5 to 8. It features ten modern artists and combines reading, research and hands-on art projects in one resource. It is designed for classroom teachers and homeschool families, in upper elementary, middle school or homeschool settings. Students read about…
This Modern Artists Workbook for Grades 5 to 8 explores the lives, styles and well-known works of ten modern artists who shaped Western art history, from Dalí’s surreal dreams to Warhol’s pop art and Basquiat’s raw energy. Students study each artist through biographies, critical thinking prompts and art projects. The workbook blends literacy and visual…
This Modern Western Art History Workbook takes students through the major art movements of the 20th century, from Post-Impressionism to Minimalism (1900 to 1990). Each movement has reading passages, comprehension questions, reflection prompts and art activities, so students analyze art and then make their own using techniques from each period. It is for art teachers,…
This Art History Workbook takes students through Western Art History from Prehistoric times to Impressionism. It is designed for Grades 5 to 8, in the classroom or at home, and combines art history readings, art activities and critical thinking prompts. Students connect with 10 key Western art periods by reading, reflecting and creating. Each period…
This Principles of Design Workbook is a printable visual art workbook for grades 4 to 12, from upper elementary through middle school and high school. It introduces nine principles: Unity, Variety, Balance, Rhythm, Proportion, Repetition, Movement, Emphasis and Contrast. Each principle has an information page, a short exploration activity and two hands-on art prompts, so…
This Elements of Art Workbook introduces the seven elements, Line, Shape, Color, Texture, Value, Form and Space, through structured pages and open-ended art prompts. It is written for upper elementary, middle school and high school art classes. Each element has an information page, an exploration page and two art prompt pages, so students learn the…
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…
Let's create art inspired by the Element of Art Line with this art project tutorial! In this art lesson, students will use markers, wax crayons, and watercolor paints to explore creating a dragon line art project! This art project is perfect for exploring the Element of Art: Line and is a quick and easy project…
Let's create art inspired by the Element of Art Line with this art project tutorial! In this art lesson, students will use scrap paper, oil pastels, and scissors to create an artwork of a sea turtle that explores the Element of Art: Line. This is a great project for teaching “drawing with scissors”, using up…
Let's create art inspired by the Element of Art Line with this art project tutorial! In this art lesson, students will use soft pastels/chalk pastels and marker to create a fun, monster line art project! Explore line as a way to create a background to help place emphasis on your subject with this quick, fun…
Let's create art inspired by an Aztec Figure with this art project tutorial! In this art lesson, students will use soft pastels to create a lovely artwork of a Aztec Sculpture of a Figure from the 15th to 18th centuries. This is a great way to create art inspired by Mexico and Mexican Culture. Grab…
Let's create art inspired by Mexico and a Mayan Pyramid with this art project tutorial! In this art lesson, students will use soft pastels pastels to create a lovely artwork of a Mayan Pyramid, inspired by Mexico and Mexican Culture. Grab your art making mediums and let’s make some art! Explore fun art making processes…
Let's create art inspired by Unicorns and the Fantasy Genre with this art project tutorial! In this art lesson, students will use oil pastels to create a Unicorn Art Project that explores a Fantasy theme. Grab your oil pastels, your choice of background color paper, and let’s make some art! Students will be allowed to…
