Back to School Art Classroom Activities First Week All About Me Get to Know You

This Back to School Art Workbook gives elementary, middle school and junior high art students 34 pages of first week of art class activities. Students build classroom community, review the Elements of Art and get creative from day one with artist selfies, Zen doodles, drawing prompts and classroom expectations pages.

It is made for Grades 4 to 9, whether you teach in an art room, rotate between classes or welcome students back to a homeschool studio. Students reflect, draw, write and think about what art means, and you learn a lot about your new artists while setting clear expectations.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• 34 printable back to school worksheets for art class
• Title page for coloring and creating a student workbook
• First Day of Art Class Reflection
• Back to School Wish (general and art class specific)
• All About Me (art-themed)
• Artist Selfie Drawing
• Prior Knowledge Checks (“I know...”, “What I Know About Art”, etc.)
• Student Insight Pages (e.g., “Something I Want My Teacher to Know”)
• Classroom Community Building Pages: Find Someone Who..., Questions and Wonders, An Art Community Looks Like..., An Art Student Is/Isn’t, and Art Classroom Expectations
• Goal Setting Pages
• Elements of Art Intro Pages: Color, Value, Line, Space, Shape and Form, Texture
• Back to School Zen Doodle
• 3 Drawing Prompts
• Favorite Art Topics Drawing Page
• Creativity Challenge: Finish the Picture
• Instagram Activity: Types of Art
• Artistbook Page: research an artist and create a profile
• Artist Self-Portrait Drawing Page
• Final Back to School Composition Page

HOW TO USE IT

Print the full set and staple it into a student art journal for the first week of school, or choose pages to use as daily warm-ups, sketchbook prompts, bell ringers or exit tickets. The pages also work for early finishers, centers and sub plans.

Use pages like “Something I Want My Teacher to Know About Me” to build real connections with your students, and the prior knowledge and Elements of Art pages for discussion and formative assessment.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Upper elementary and middle school art teachers, junior high art classrooms, homeschool art educators and substitute teachers looking for first week of school content for Grades 4 to 9.

How can I use it?

Use it during the first week of art class, or stretch it over the first month, to introduce expectations, review prior art knowledge and get students thinking about their artistic identity.

How long will it take?

The 34 pages can stretch across the first week or two of school, or a month if you like. Use a few pages per class, or use them over time for morning work, sketchbook starters or mini projects.

Is it editable?

No. It is non-editable.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS

★★★★★ “Have not used yet but great bundle for the price. I will for sure use next year for first week. Super cute and fun sheets!” Chad G.

★★★★★ “This packet was a big help in planning for many grades as I teach K-8, and I was able to use the items here for several grades for the beginning of school.” Cassandra I.

★★★★★ “My students found these very engaging and fun to do.” Amy T.

★★★★★ “I used them today in class. Very clear and easy to use. Wonderful way to get to know students.” Heather S.

★★★★★ “Easy to use and a great variety of fun and engaging activities for the elementary art room!” Sarah B.

★★★★★ “Love it!” Jovette L.

★★★★★ “Nice activities for back to school that also cover the elements.” Vickie P.

★★★★★ “A great group of ideas.” Darlene M.

★★★★★ “Full of Great Templates” Katie K.

★★★★★ “Excellent!” Mary S.

★★★★★ “Great Ideas...excited to use to get to know my kids at the beginning of the year” SAMANTHA R.

★★★★★ “Great resource!” andrea C.

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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 for personal classroom or homeschool use.

YOU MAY NOT: share it, resell it or post it publicly. Admins must purchase additional licenses.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic