30 Directed Drawings No Prep Art Activities Art Worksheets Drawing Art Sub Plans

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 own, while building fine motor skills and confidence. The art activities extend that into creativity, problem-solving and social-emotional expression. Pages are black line for print-friendly, cost-effective copying.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• 30 Directed Drawing Pages with step-by-step guides
• 10 Art Activity Worksheets: Art Prompt Choice Board, Pick-a-Prompt, Grid Drawing, Zen Doodle, Shading Practice (value scale and sphere), Social Emotional Prompt, Cake Design (culinary art), EPIC Costume Design (fashion art), Symmetry Activity, and Build an Artwork (choice-based composition challenge)
• Easy-to-print black line pages

HOW TO USE IT

Print and organize the pages in a binder or folder for year-round access, then photocopy the drawings and worksheets as you need them. Set them up for centers, sketchbooks, morning bins or sub tubs.

Use them as quick lessons or sketchbook starters, combine a drawing with an activity for a full art period, or offer choice-based pages for early finishers, indoor recess and quiet time. Homeschool families can use them as structured guided drawing or a regular Friday art block.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Elementary classroom teachers, homeschool educators and substitute teachers, whether you want structured lessons or flexible activities.

How can I use it?

As whole-class directed drawing lessons, independent art centers, sub plans, morning bins, sketchbook starters or fine motor practice.

How long will it take?

Each directed drawing fits in 1 class period, and the art activities can extend over 1 to 2 classes depending on student age, skill level, teaching style, class behavior and available time. With 40 options, you have weeks of art ready to go.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

Images and lessons are copyright products.

YOU MAY: use this in your classroom or homeschool, year after year. Additional licensing is required for school-wide use.

YOU MAY NOT: post it online (outside your own private Google Classroom), resell it, or share it with other teachers or staff. Admin must purchase additional licenses for school-wide use.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic