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This Elementary Sketchbook Prompts pack helps you build a structured sketchbook practice in your elementary art classroom, whether you are starting a sketchbook routine or refreshing the one you have. It includes 30 creative sketchbook assignments and 15 interactive sketchbook pages that support creativity, reflection and skill-building.

It is made for classroom teachers, art educators and homeschool families who want low-prep, purposeful sketchbook prompts. The open-ended, playful prompts are written for elementary students, so they can explore their interests, reflect on what brings them joy and build confidence as artists.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (90 PAGES, NON-EDITABLE, AMERICAN ENGLISH)

• Unit plan (3 pages) with learning objectives, strategies and assessment tips
• Lesson plan template with a Teacher Does/Student Does layout
• Sketchbook rubric focused on creativity and effort
• Sketchbook grading sheet, 4 to a page
• How to Start-Up a Sketchbook student guide
• How to Use Interactive Pages guide
• Interactive sketchbook pages and graphic organizers (for 8.5x11 sketchbooks or binders): Sketchbook Rules, Mediums and Materials to Use, Image-Development Strategies, What is the Creative Process?, Artist Hopes and Dreams, 4 of My Favorite Things, Mediums I Like to Use, Ideas to Pursue, What Do I Want to Learn?, What Makes YOU Happy?, Stick Person Central, Wreck This Page, Photo Clip Prompt, and Reflection: Before/Middle/End
• 30 sketchbook assignments, each as a full-page poster prompt with text and a visual example, and as a glue-in prompt (four mini prompts per page with cutting guides)

HOW TO USE IT

Display or project the poster prompts, or cut out the glue-in prompts for students to paste into their sketchbooks or duotangs. Use them for weekly sketchbook routines, bell ringers, early finishers or art sub plans.

Pick a few favorites, rotate them through the year, or use all 30. The setup guide and reflection pages make it easy to launch a sketchbook practice at school or at home.

FAQ

Do I have to use all 30 assignments?

No. Use a few, rotate them through the year, or use them all. It works for weekly routines, enrichment or sub days.

What formats are the prompts in?

Each assignment comes as a full-page poster prompt for display or projection, and as a glue-in prompt (4 per page) for students to paste into their sketchbooks.

Does it work for homeschool or small groups?

Yes. It includes everything needed to start a structured sketchbook practice at home, from setup guides to reflection pages.

What sketchbooks should students use?

Any sketchbook 8.5 x 11 inches or larger. A binder or duotang folder also works.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (2)

★★ “These sketchbook prompts are wonderful. I often use them for emergency substitute plans.” Mary A.

★★★★★ “Thank you so much! I think my students will really enjoy using this!” Lisa B.

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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 creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. For clip art, you may use the images as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations. Additional licenses are available for school use.

YOU MAY NOT: use this on OutSchool, put it on your blog, share it with other teachers, administration or districts (admin can buy additional licenses), sell it, give it out for free or photocopy it for others.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic