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Fifteen November art ideas for elementary students: Remembrance Day poppies, autumn hedgehogs, foxes, mushroom forests, pastel pumpkins, Van Gogh pumpkins, gratitude art and low-prep sub day activities, plus a free November art guide.
365 drawing prompts for kids, plus how to use them for sketchbooks, fast finishers and bell ringers. Try the free Ms Artastic Drawing Prompt of the Day.
Art gifts for toddlers ages 1 to 3: chunky crayons, washable paints, easels, smocks, mess-free art and board books about color, with age labels noted.
Gifts for kids who love art, ages 4 to 12: drawing books, craft and clay kits, art games and studio setups, from stocking stuffers to big splurges.
An art supplies gift guide with 50 quality picks for kids, teens, adults and homeschool families, sorted by medium and budget, stocking stuffers to splurges.
Discover 10 Element of Art line lessons for Pre-K through Grade 5, including types of lines, line animals, dragon eye art, line landscapes, Zentangle-inspired art, seasonal line projects, and elementary line art activities.
Discover 10 Element of Art color lessons and color wheel art projects for Pre-K through upper elementary, including primary colors, color mixing, monochromatic art, warm and cool colors, tints, shades, and creative animal art projects.
Discover 10 art history art lessons for elementary students featuring Yayoi Kusama, Wayne Thiebaud, Picasso, Henri Matisse, Georgia O’Keeffe, Keith Haring, Van Gogh, Ancient Greece, Chinese dynasty vases, and more.
Discover 10 creative name art lessons for Pre-K through middle school, including graffiti lettering, bubble letters, symmetry, fine motor art, clay, line art, perspective, and back-to-school art projects.
Discover 10 Thanksgiving art activities for elementary students, including directed drawing, writing, grid drawing, turkey crafts, art booklets, coloring activities, homeschool ideas, fast finishers, and Thanksgiving sub plans.
Discover 10 Halloween art activities for the classroom or homeschool, including directed drawing, writing, grid drawing, Roll and Draw games, fast finishers, bell ringers, art centers, and easy October sub plans.
Discover 10 autumn art activities perfect for classrooms, homeschool, bell ringers, fast finishers, art centers, and sub plans, including drawing prompts, grid drawings, directed drawing, writing activities, and fall art lessons.
Discover 10 Thanksgiving art lesson ideas for elementary students, including turkey art projects, paper weaving, Zen doodles, mixed media, gratitude art, cornucopias, and harvest art activities.
Discover 10 creative Halloween art lesson ideas for elementary and middle school students, including ghosts, jack-o’-lanterns, skeletons, charcoal, paper weaving, mixed media, and Halloween art and writing projects.
Discover 10 creative autumn art lesson ideas for elementary and middle school students, including pumpkins, woodland animals, famous artists, line art, mixed media, and fall forest projects.
Teach 4th grade students about the element of art color with this Color Wheel Wolf art lesson. Students explore primary, secondary, and tertiary colors, warm and cool colors, color mixing, tints, mood, contrast, harmony, and emphasis while creating a bold wolf artwork.
Teach 4th grade students about the element of art line with this bold Line Lions art lesson. Students explore types of lines, pattern, texture, movement, emphasis, and creative expression while creating a dramatic lion artwork.
Teach Grade 3 students about the color wheel, primary colors, secondary colors, warm and cool colors, contrast, and emphasis with this engaging Color Wheel Fish Art Lesson.
Teach Grade 1 students about the color wheel, primary colors, and secondary colors with this engaging Color Wheel Flower Art Lesson. Includes a video tutorial, color mixing, flower art project ideas, and links to the full lesson plan.
Teach Grade 1 students about the color wheel, primary colors, and secondary colors with this engaging Color Wheel Flower Art Lesson. Includes a video tutorial, color mixing, flower art project ideas, and links to the full lesson plan.
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Teach Grade 1 students about the element of art line with this fun Line Lizard Art Lesson. Students explore different types of lines, patterns, painting, cutting, gluing, and creative choice while making a colourful lizard artwork.
Teach red, yellow, and blue with a playful Primary Colors Bird Art Lesson for Kindergarten. Follow the step-by-step bird painting tutorial, watch the video lesson, and help young artists explore colour mixing, drawing, painting, and creative choice.
Discover innovative and fun ways to inspire young minds in art education with our latest blog post, ‘5 Strategies for Engaging Children in Art Lessons.’ Perfect for art teachers, homeschooling parents, and educators, this post offers practical tips for making art lessons exciting and memorable. From storytelling art projects to themed art days and interactive art stations, learn how to captivate your students’ creativity and keep their interest piqued. Dive into our guide filled with humorous insights and creative ideas to transform your art teaching experience!
Discover the transformative power of play in the realm of art education for kids! Our latest blog post delves into why play is a critical component in fostering creativity and imagination in young minds. We explore educational theories that support the integration of play in learning, highlighting the cognitive, emotional, and social benefits it brings to children’s development. Uncover fun and engaging strategies to infuse play into your art lessons, and learn how to create a playful learning environment that captivates and motivates young artists. Whether you’re an educator, parent, or art enthusiast, this post is packed with insightful tips, real-life success stories, and practical ideas for making art education an exciting and enriching experience. Join us as we journey through the colorful intersection of play and art, and transform the way we teach art to kids!
I’m going to share how you can teach the Elements of Art through fun, accessible, and educational themes that will not only spark creativity in your students but also support deeper learning across the curriculum. Think of themes like outer space, animals, insects, the weather… These are the perfect jumping-off points for art lessons that connect to real-world concepts and ignite curiosity. By using these themes, you can help your students develop critical thinking, improve fine motor skills, and express themselves in ways that go beyond just the final artwork. So grab a cup of coffee (or tea) and let’s dive into how you can make art an exciting and powerful tool in your classroom!
The Artastic Collective K–9 Art Curriculum is officially open for new members from August 11–15, 2025, and if you’re looking for a full-year art program that is easy to use, beautifully structured, and actually enjoyable to teach—this is your moment.
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Let’s dive into some ideas to help you plan your first week of school with art lesson ideas that help you build student confidence, develop creativity, and encourage exploring a variety of art mediums so that you can have an amazing back to school and classroom full of artist flavor!
Classroom sketchbooks can not only be a resource to use for art lessons in your classroom, but they can be used intentionally to cultivate creative confidence, curiosity, and critical thinking children. They can be the key that opens the door to an adventure of creative confidence, experimentation, risk taking, and embracing mistakes. Sketchbooks can be the doors to our minds and identity; they can be deeply personal, but also places of exploration and discovery.
