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Let's create art inspired by Dragons and the Fantasy Genre with this art project tutorial! In this art lesson, students will use soft pastels to create a Fantasy themed artwork of a Dragon guarding its gold! This project will explore techniques for creating art with soft pastel, including using white and black to create highlights…
Let's create art inspired by the Trolls & Fantasy genre with this art project tutorial! In this art lesson, students will use oil pastels on construction paper to create a Troll Art Project, perfect for a fantasy themed art exploration! Encourage student-choice as they explore oil pastels and design their own troll. Explore fun art making…
Bring the beauty of summer into your classroom with this engaging Summer Tree Art Lesson and Summer Art Project, designed to help students explore creativity while learning about seasonal themes in art. In this fun elementary art activity, students draw and create a vibrant summer tree scene filled with leaves, animals, flowers, and nature-inspired details…
Let's create art inspired by the Winter Season with this art project tutorial! In this art lesson, students will a variety of art mediums and processes to create a Winter Tree Artwork that is perfect for exploring new art making techniques and the season Winter. Explore fun art making processes in the theme of Winter…
This Summer ARTivity Book is a ready-to-print, 39-page summer art unit that teaches the Elements of Art and Principles of Design in one cohesive booklet. It includes directed drawing, roll and draw games, symmetry, a mandala, grid drawing, creative prompts, reflection and assessment. It is designed for Grades 2 to 6 and fits the final…
This Spring ARTivity Book is a low-prep, 39-page art workbook for elementary students (K to 5) that teaches the Elements of Art and Principles of Design through spring-themed activities. It works for classroom teachers, art teachers, homeschool families and substitutes, and it does not need fancy materials. Students work through directed drawing, roll and draw…
Let's create art inspired by PRIDE and for the LGBTQ+ Community in our Schools with this art project tutorial! In this art lesson, students will use Choice Mediums & marker to create a Pride Artwork of a Pride Flag for the LGBTQ or LGBTQ2S+ community! This art lesson is perfect for Diversity Week, Pink Shirt…
This End of Year ARTivity Book is a low-prep, printable booklet that keeps students creative and focused while they reflect on their growth. It reviews the Elements of Art and Principles of Design through varied, hands-on pages rather than random worksheets, and it is not a coloring book. It is made for elementary art teachers,…
Are you looking for a spring art lesson that introduces students to Vincent van Gogh while creating a vibrant seasonal artwork? This engaging Van Gogh Tulips Art Project combines art history, directed drawing, oil pastel techniques, and watercolor painting to help students explore artistic style while creating a beautiful spring masterpiece. In this Van Gogh-inspired…
This St. Patrick's Day Art Activity Book is a low-prep, 39-page art booklet for elementary students that teaches the Elements of Art and Principles of Design through St. Patrick's Day themes. It is not a set of coloring pages: students practice real art vocabulary, creative thinking and skills while drawing shamrocks, leprechauns, rainbows and lucky…
This Valentine's Day ARTivity Book is a structured visual art workbook for elementary students that teaches the Elements of Art and Principles of Design through festive, love-themed activities. It includes lesson plans, standards alignment, teacher instructions, a rubric and reflection pages, all in one February art unit. Students work through directed drawing hearts, roll and…
Let's create art inspired by Lemons and Magnification with this art project tutorial! In this art lesson, students will explore magnification by creating an enlarged lemon slice using their oil pastels! This is a great way to explore using magnification to create art! This is a perfect artwork for exploring magnifying processes in art. Create beautiful art…
Are you looking for a Gustav Klimt art lesson that feels meaningful, creative, and exciting to teach? Do you want an art history art project that goes beyond a basic craft and helps students explore line, pattern, repetition, symbolism, artist study, and mixed media techniques in a way that feels approachable and beautiful? If you…
WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING ★★★★★ “Thank you!” Gloria M., TPT review Ratings are from TPT reviews (5-star scale). Embrace the beauty of winter with this delightful Winter Rabbit Line Art Project! In this art lesson, students will explore the Element of Art: Line as they create a whimsical rabbit in a snowy landscape. This project…
This Winter ARTivity Book is a 39-page visual art workbook that teaches the Elements of Art and Principles of Design through winter drawing activities: snowmen, penguins, winter landscapes, symmetry, mandalas, roll and draw games and creative prompt building. It is made for elementary art teachers (K to 5), classroom teachers, homeschool families and substitute teachers…
This Christmas ARTivity Book is a 39-page art workbook that pairs festive creativity with real art foundations for elementary students (K to 5). Every activity is themed around Christmas and teaches the Elements of Art (color, line, value, space, texture) and Principles of Design (movement, repetition, emphasis). Students explore complementary colors, zen doodle patterns, monochromatic…
This Thanksgiving Turkey Art Project combines mixed media and paper weaving to create a colorful Thanksgiving turkey. It is designed for elementary and upper elementary students, and it works for classroom teachers, art educators and homeschool families. Students explore color, line and texture as they weave paper and add mixed media details, and the finished…
This Thanksgiving ARTivity Book is a structured, skill-based visual art workbook for elementary students (K to 5). It blends a Thanksgiving theme with intentional art instruction in the Elements of Art and Principles of Design, so you have a full November art unit in one organized download. Students explore color theory, complementary colors, line, zen…
The Halloween ARTivity Book is a collection of hands-on Halloween art activities built around the Elements of Art and Principles of Design, for grades 1 to 6. Students explore line, color, texture, value, pattern, symmetry and movement through Halloween-themed challenges, drawings and art prompts. It is made for classroom teachers, art teachers and homeschool parents…
In this Halloween art lesson, students use oil pastels and black paint or India ink to create a bright, expressive Jack O' Lantern artwork. It is a mixed media lesson where students experiment with layering, texture and contrast. It is designed by Ms Artastic for classroom teachers and homeschooling families, with a step-by-step handout and…
In this Halloween Skeleton Paper Weaving Art Lesson, students use paper weaving and layered cut-paper elements to create a spooky skeleton artwork. It is a mixed media art project for elementary and upper elementary students in the classroom or homeschool. Students learn foundational art-making processes and experiment with color, texture and layering while enjoying the…
This Art On A Cart Bundle was made for teaching art in real situations where space is tight, transitions are quick and prep time is limited. It includes 20 ready to teach art lessons, 10 creative ARTivities, organization tools, assessment pages and reflection pieces to help you build a system that works. It is for…
Are you looking for an autumn art lesson that feels bold, high contrast, eye-catching, and a little more grown up for older students? Do you need a pumpkin line art lesson, autumn zen doodle art project, fall line art activity, or a middle school art lesson that works beautifully for upper elementary, middle school, homeschool…
Are you looking for an autumn art lesson that feels rich, striking, and a little more elevated for older elementary or middle grades? Do you need a birch tree forest art lesson, fall tree art project, autumn mixed media art activity, or a seasonal art lesson that works beautifully for classroom teachers, art teachers, homeschool…
This no prep Art Sub Tub is an emergency art lesson and sub binder resource for elementary and middle school art teachers. It includes 10 full art lessons, 10 ARTivities, editable Art Sub Binder templates and labels for organizing, so you are ready for planned absences, unexpected sick days or maternity leave. It works in…
Are you looking for an Emily Carr art lesson that feels rich, expressive, and absolutely beautiful when students finish? Do you want an art history activity that introduces a well known artist while also helping students experiment with chalk pastels, blending, line, shape, and nature inspired art? This Emily Carr Red Cedar Art Project is…
WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING ★★★★ “kids loved it” Krystle N., TPT review Ratings are from TPT reviews (5-star scale). Are you looking for a Henri Matisse art lesson that feels bright, engaging, and full of creative energy? Do you want an art history activity that introduces students to a famous artist while also letting them…
WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING ★★★★ “great lesson” Krystle N., TPT review Ratings are from TPT reviews (5-star scale). Are you looking for an Andy Warhol art lesson that feels bold, exciting, and instantly eye catching on display? Do you want a Pop Art activity that introduces students to a famous artist while also letting them…
This Autumn ARTivity Book is a print-and-go visual art workbook that pairs Fall themes with real art instruction. Students learn the Elements of Art (color, line, value, space and texture) and the Principles of Design (movement, repetition and emphasis) through pumpkins, leaves, owls, squirrels, mushrooms and Autumn landscapes. It is made for elementary art teachers,…
This Back to School ARTivity Book is a print-and-go workbook of first week of school art activities for elementary students (K to 5). It combines get to know you art projects with a skill-building introduction to the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. Students build confidence, learn art vocabulary and create meaningful artwork while…
