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Elementary art history activities
Unscramble The Mystery Masterpiece | Fun Art History Activity & Great Sub Plan
Unscramble The Mystery Masterpieces. This is a great art history activity! In these unscramble grid activities, students are presented with a scrambled image of a famous masterpiece. Then each student works to unscramble the grid pieces to produce the final “unscrambled” masterpiece. These one-page mystery masterpieces can be…ColoredIncluded in interactive notebooksPaired with a research reportDisplayed on a bulletin board… or used in any other way imaginable! They are great for… Morning workEar
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2nd - 8th
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Finish the Picture Activity: Printable Drawing Art Worksheets for Fast Finishers
Need no prep drawing worksheets for the substitute art teacher or as an early finisher activity? Here are some simple, but fun finish the drawing exercises elementary and middle school kids can do using paper and pencil. Finish the picture with markers, crayons, or colored pencils for added enjoyment. There's no reason the learning can't continue when you're absent! That's why these art worksheets are great as art sub plans. But they also work well for brain breaks, indoor recess, and after the
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2nd - 5th
Color-by-Numbers Famous Paintings - 20 Pack
With these worksheets any child can create an artistic masterpiece! These are also a great introduction in art history with a collection of different artists and art movements.
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1 - A Sunday Afternoon - Seurat
2 - American Gothic - Wood
3 - Ballet Rehearsal on Stage - Degas
4 - Christina's World - Wyeth
5 - Composition A - Mondrian
6 - Girl with a Pearl Earring - Vermeer
7 - I and the Village - Chagall
8 - Le Portail - Monet
9 - Mona Lisa - da Vinci
10 - Nighthawks - Hopper
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1st - 5th
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Ready-to-Color "Pop Art" Father's Day Cards | Great Father's Day Craft Activity!
Father's Day Pop Art Cards are easy (no prep) for teachers, fun for kids, and make a unique and colorful card for dad this Father's Day. I have designed and created 13 Pop Art card templates for use in this Father's Day resource. These cards are inspired by famous pop artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Wayne Thiebaud, Robert Indiana, Romero Britto, and Keith Haring. Grandfather Variations Now IncludedYou will need: Pop Art handouts/examples/instructions (included)Pop Art cards (inclu
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1st - 6th
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Simple Self-Portrait Drawing Guide | Grades K-2
Drawing faces can be incredibly intimidating when you are a beginner artist- so I created this simple step by step guide to help even the most timid of artists gain confidence in creating a simple self portrait. In this intentionally simplified drawing guide, you will find the steps to creating a portrait that is illustrative in style allowing everyone to find success and feel like an artist!With easy to follow steps, a fun cartoon style, and minimal written instructions, this visual is perfect
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K - 3rd
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The Real Me | Self Portrait Elementary Art Lesson
"The Real Me” lesson is a fun and interactive mixed media self portrait project. In this lesson students will not only paint their physical appearance but focus on who they are on the inside and the things that makes them special and unique. By creating drawings, collages, and words of affirmation students will be able to express their true authentic selves through this project. Students will learn about the author/ illustrator Vanessa Brantley- Newton and how she creates mixed media illustrati
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1st - 8th
Also included in: Elementary Art Lessons | Growing Bundle
In the Style of Vincent Van Gogh, Spring: Art Lesson for Kids, Impressionnist
This project helps you discover two different paintings by Vincent Van Gogh: ''Starry Night'' and ''Sunflowers''. Using these two paintings as inspiration, you will create your own unique painting, working in the same manner as the impressionist artists. Welcome the spring with this 'sunny' project. Level:Grade 3 and upInteresting for Junior high schoolTechnique:PaintingCollageVisual language:Curved linesCold coloursWarm coloursMixing coloursMaterials:Liquid Tempera paintsColoured wax crayonsSci
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Art Lesson Plans Bundle : Grade 5 Visual Art
Van Gogh's Sunflowers • Roll A Sunflower • Fun Art Sub Lesson
Learn to draw a vase of sunflowers while learning about the artist Vincent van Gogh. Your students will not only learn about van Gogh but also do some art criticism (talking about art) during the presentation. Then they will have a blast making a sunflower drawing with Expressive Monkey’s fun approach to drawing. When they are finished with their drawing (which can be turned into a beautiful painting), students will practice art criticism again by describing their own art. There is even an easy
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3rd - 5th
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"The Frame" Frida Kahlo Collaborative Poster | Great Cinco de Mayo Accompaniment
“The Frame” by Frida Kahlo Collaboration Poster. This art activity is great for your Cinco de Mayo celebrations, Hispanic Heritage studies/celebrations, or to accompany your history lessons on Frida Kahlo and your art lessons about her famous artwork, “The Frame.” 3 options includedWith colors assignedWithout colors assignedIn Spanish+plus a bonus coloring pageThe final poster is great for:• Art shows• An auditorium• A hallway • Your classroom bulletin boardThis art activity is intended to compl
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2nd - 10th
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How to Draw a Castle • Mary Blair Style • Roll A Castle • Color Lesson
Drawing castles in the style of Mary Blair is such a fun and exciting activity for kids, especially after reading the book, "Pocket Full of Colors: The Magical World of Mary Blair"! With so many design ideas to choose from, the castle drawing game provides a great lesson for art classes. Your students can use blank pages, the grid page, or other quick-start pages to create their fantasy castles in a modern style with patterns, doors, windows, domes, clock faces, and the sun. There are even pages
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2nd - 6th
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Also included in: Fourth Grade Art Lessons • Bundle of Elementary Art Activities
Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh Collaboration Poster
Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh Collaboration Poster – 2 options included (with colors assigned and without) plus a bonus coloring page. This art activity is intended to complement/supplement any art history lesson about Starry Night, Vincent van Gogh or Post-Impressionism...or just use it to brighten your classroom! This collaborative poster is the perfect way to start a unit or cap one off. It is an engaging and entertaining way for students to work together to create a large poster of, argu
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2nd - 8th
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Autumn: Aboriginal Art: Falling for Fall
Fall has arrived! Why not highlight it with an Aboriginal Art project? The Aboriginal people often paint kangaroos, snakes, lizards and lots of symbols. Our theme will be a Fall Leaf. This is a great way to work with warm and cool colours.This very complete project helps you to initiate your students into Aboriginal Art. The students will be proud of all of their dots and surprised at their results. Level:Grade 3 and up.Technique:Painting, pointillismVisual Language:RepetitionWarm ColoursCool Co
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: Art Lesson Plans Bundle : Grade 6 Visual Art
Superheroes ! Pop Art Project - Art Lesson Plan
Who doesn't like superheroes? Students love them!A theme that boys love, and girls can also enjoy.This project is a great occasion to work on how to draw characters, while discovering an incredible artist: Roy Lichenstein, through the Pop Art movement.Level:Grade 3 and up. Also great for Junior High and High School.Technique:Drawing with feltsMaterials:Permanent black feltsRegular coloured feltsTactile or glossy paperScissorsGlueLead pencil, eraserVisual Language:Thick and thin linesPrimary colo
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3rd - 12th
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Also included in: Art Lesson Plans Bundle : Grade 6 Visual Art
Expressions & Emotions Drawing Reference | Grades K-5
This fun & intentionally simple drawing visual will help your students learn how to draw a variety of emotions and expressions that can be used in a variety of ways in their artwork. Whether it's adding more life to a simple smiley face, or helping students develop their own cartoon characters/ illustrations, or helping add more personality to a self portrait. The style of this drawing guide is drawn with young artists in mind (k-3) but can certainly be used by students older. _____________
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K - 5th
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Yayoi Kusama • Dot Pumpkin Art Lesson • Infinity Nets • Roll A Pumpkin
Looking for a fun fall art lesson? Check out our Yayoi Kusama Dot Pumpkins! With lots of pattern ideas and step-by-step infinity nets, this resource will surely make your art project a success. This lesson would be great for grades 3-5 and has many pattern ideas for your pumpkins. Plus, this lesson also has Roll & Draw game and a timeline activity that pairs well with the book "Yayoi Kusama: From Here to Infinity."With various patterns and step-by-step instructions, your kids (or you) will h
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Yayoi Kusama • Art Lesson • BUNDLE • Pumpkins • Mushrooms • Star Faces
Mary Blair Castle • BUNDLE • BIG Collaborative Castle AND Roll A Castle
Learn how to create a beautiful fantasy castle drawing, in the style of Mary Blair, with many design ideas, for castle patterns, doors, windows, domes, clock faces, and the sun. This art activity is designed for a wide variety of skill levels, with many choices for getting started and pages that kids (and adults) can color for added fun. The 8.5 x 11-sized castle drawing pages are sure to help you create masterpieces in the style of Mary Blair.This art lesson is the perfect companion after readi
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3rd - 6th
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Color Wheel & Color Theory Art Lessons, Activities, and Worksheets
Teach Color Theory and do a Color Wheel with your students and Engage them with Fun, Hands-On Art Lessons! Use this resource as art lessons, handouts, or make it an Art Workbook for exploring Color! Perfect for Elementary or Middle School Students!Students will learn about Primary and Secondary Colors, tints/tones/shades, Complementary colors, Analogous colors, Neutral colors, Warm and Cool colors, and Monochromatic color in this work booklet. They will also see a short presentation on color th
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Art Lessons Activity Bundle for an Art Classroom
Dot Day International Activities Self Portrait Worksheet Art Coloring Page Book
Celebrate International Dot Day with a Self-Portrait Activity with Bonus Writing Activities PDF for Upper Elementary StudentsThis unique activity encourages students to express themselves creatively while they learn about the origins and global impact of International Dot Day. It's a wonderful way to encourage artistic expression and foster an inclusive, imaginative classroom culture.Students will create a self-portrait that reflects their personal features and interests, using their choice of a
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3rd - 8th
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Cesar Chavez Collaborative Poster | Great Activity for Cesar Chavez Day!
César Chávez Collaboration Portrait Poster–2 options included plus bonus materials. These art activities are intended to complement/supplement any lesson about César Chávez, Hispanic Heritage studies/celebrations, and/or Civil Rights lessons. Great for César Chávez Day on March 31st and for Hispanic Heritage Month. The final posters make for visually engaging displays. Hang them anywhere!The libraryThe front officeA hallway Your classroom bulletin board These posters are the perfect way to start
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2nd - 8th
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Famous Artwork Coloring Pages | Great for Your Art History Lessons or Activities
10 Famous Masterpiece Coloring Pages. Whether you are an art teacher, classroom teacher, or homeschooling family, I hope this resource will be helpful to you as you teach your students about famous master artists and their famous artworks.This resource includes the 10 coloring pages, a complete slide show, and 3 writing activities! Maybe you are looking for something meaningful students can color after a project or something that supports your work teaching art history. No matter the reason, I h
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1st - 10th
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*Art History Workbook for Middle School Art; Famous Artists - Art Hist Units -10
Easily teach students about visual art and some of the most famous artists of all time. Easy to use worksheets take students through a biography of each artist, video links with more information, coloring activities, an analysis of artist's work, projects and extension activities. This workbook includes over 200 pages of art history for your students.See individual artist packets on my store for detailed preview of what is inside each artist unit. If you need individual artist packets with separ
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5th - 9th
Hand-Drawn Picture Frame Coloring Pages (Free Draw, Self-Portraits, History)
27 Hand-Drawn Picture Frame Coloring PagesI have been dreaming up an all-picture-frame-set for YEARS and am beyond thrilled to bring it to you all! This set includes 27 unique picture frames and are perfect for many drawing prompts:◾️ Free Draw (leave a stack of these pages for your children/students with drawing materials and invite them to create their own unique masterpieces)◾️ Self-Portraits (take self-portraits to the next level where children can color in frames around their self-portraits
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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Advanced Self Portrait Guide
Drawing a realistic self portrait can be a daunting and sometimes difficult task for students, no matter what age they are. That's why I created this step by step resource to help guide students in creating a self portrait they can feel confident about. This resource provides short and sweet explanations for each drawing step as well as an accompanied visual that students can follow while creating their self portrait. Geared towards upper elementary and middle school students this drawing guide
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3rd - 8th, Adult Education, Staff
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Design your Own 3/D Welcome Totem Poles. Native American Art and History Craft
Great project for students to create after a unit on Native American history/ Northwest Coast First Nations Art and Culture. Easy to create 3/D paper tube Welcome Totems. Students will enjoy creating their very own Welcome Totem, or they can cut and glue the images I designed onto their own art. Several options for teachers to accommodate students of all abilities. 10 Northwestern animal images are included for inspiration. Both patterns makes a 6 inch tall design. The project can be made with
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Grades:
PreK - 3rd
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