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This Elements of Art: Color unit gives your students a full journey through color theory with 10 art lessons and 14 worksheets and drawing activities. Students explore the color wheel, warm and cool colors, tints and shades, complementary colors, neutrals and more. It is designed for Grades 4 to 9 and can be adapted for other ages.

Along the way, students make connections to art history with Roy Lichtenstein, draw still lifes, go on a color scavenger hunt, create pop art and draw contemporary bird art inspired by a single color palette. Everything is step-by-step and print-and-go, for classroom teachers, art specialists, substitute teachers and homeschool families.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “These resources never fail. I have also purchased the other elements of design from this store. My students love working on the activities. They are clear and give easy examples to follow. I would recommend this resource to my fellow colleagues.” TLC f.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)

• 10 Detailed Lesson Plans
• 14 Student Worksheets and Step-by-Step Art Handouts
• About Color in Art Handout
• Color Wheel Handout
• Types of Colors plus Tints, Tones and Shades Handout
• Warm and Cool Zen Doodle Coloring Page
• Complementary Colors Animal Portrait Art Activity
• Found Object Still Life in Warm and Cool Colors
• Artist in History: Roy Lichtenstein Handout plus drawing response
• Pop Art Piece Step-by-Step
• Color Scavenger Hunt Drawing Lesson plus example
• Monochromatic and Neutrals Art Project
• Bird Art Inspired by a Single Color Palette (contemporary art)

HOW TO USE IT

Print the lesson plans and copy the worksheets for your students. Prep the suggested art materials: colored pencils, markers, crayons, pastels or watercolor paint. Use the informational pages to introduce each concept and demonstrate the technique to your class or group.

Assign the projects as guided lessons, sketchbook prompts or independent creative work. The unit can stand alone as a color theory unit or sit inside a larger Elements of Art curriculum.

FAQ

Who is this for?

Classroom teachers, homeschool families, substitute teachers and art educators who want a structured unit on color. It is designed for Grades 4 to 9 but can be adapted across age levels.

How can I use it?

As a standalone color theory unit or as part of a larger Elements of Art curriculum. You can use it in weekly art classes, as creative homework, for sub plans or in student sketchbooks throughout the year.

How long will it take?

Each lesson typically takes 2 to 3 classes, depending on your students' skill level, class time, age group and how much time you spend demonstrating or reflecting. With 10 lessons, it can last a full term of art instruction.

Is it editable?

No. It is a non-editable PDF.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS

★★★★★ “This is an excellent resource. Takes the headache out of reinventing the wheel. It gives a closer look at how the elements are taught, and can be bused on the whiteboard if you don't want to photocopy the sheets. Thank you.” Suzanne D.

★★★★★ “Can be used by so many ages!” Alyson S.

★★★★★ “Great resource. Love the projects with each lesson.” Viki K.

★★★★★ “Love all of these resources! They help enhance my art program!” Kristina B.

★★★★★ “Really useful lessons for my high school art class!” Michelle R.

★★★★★ “I'm a math teacher, and a co-worker ended being hospitalized on bed rest the last three weeks of school. I was able to purchase this unit and hand it to a sub to implement. Easy peasy!” iheartmath

★★★★★ “Great step by step art lessons” ElizabethEmily

★★★★★ “Great intro to Elements of Art resource!” Evelyn M.

★★★★★ “A great resource! As someone who is new to teaching art this was perfect for an introductory unit on elements of art!” Rachel M.

★★★★★ “I am a music teacher who has been tasked with providing visual art lessons once a week. This is perfect. Thank you!” Cassandra E L.

★★★★★ “Thank you for this!!! First year teaching art...and I have been struggling...so these are a blessing!! Thanks again for sharing!” Cheryl E.

★★★★★ “Great for a sub or new teacher!” Kathleen A.

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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 own classroom, homeschool or art club, and print it for personal or student use only. Additional licenses are available for school or district use.

YOU MAY NOT: share it with other teachers or upload it online, sell, distribute or post it on blogs or school websites, or claim credit for it or use it for commercial resale.

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Ms Artastic