Elements of Art Line Art Lessons Art Projects Activities Art Worksheets BTS

These 10 Elements of Art Line lessons make up a full line art unit with instructional lessons, visual handouts, drawing worksheets and art projects that explore line as an element of art. Students learn about types of lines, expressive line, contour drawing and optical illusions, with an artist focus on Jackson Pollock.

It is designed for grades 3 to 6 and made for elementary classroom teachers, homeschool educators, art specialists and substitute teachers. Use it as a complete unit, as standalone projects, or as part of a year-long visual arts curriculum.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “Excellent resource to teach the elements of Line in multiple concepts! The zenn doodle, hand optical illusion art and the shoe drawing were a few that my students especially loved and turned out very well. We even put their creations out to be "judged" for best color scheme, most creative, and overall favorite...which made my students try a little harder when they knew their work was going to be displayed.” Christine C.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)

• 10 detailed lesson plans
• 11 student handouts and worksheets, including:
• About the Element of Art: Line handout
• Types of Lines visual handout
• Creative Line Design worksheet (with fill-in circles)
• Zen Doodle art project handout
• Artist in History Focus: Jackson Pollock handout
• Line Landscape art project (step by step)
• Hand Op Art with Line (step by step)
• Shoe Life Drawing with Mosaic Line Surface (step by step)
• Hand Life Drawing with Cross Contour Lines (step by step)
• Lines Showing Expression and Movement handout (fill-in boxes)

HOW TO USE IT

Print the lesson plans and handouts and gather materials from the included supply suggestions. Begin each class with the informational handouts or the artist spotlight, follow up with hands-on drawing or creative work (with optional demonstrations for visual learners), and finish with student reflections and rubrics for assessment.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Elementary classroom teachers, homeschool educators, art specialists and substitute teachers teaching grades 3 to 6.

Can I use the lessons on their own?

Yes. Use them as a complete unit or as individual, standalone projects.

How long does each lesson take?

Each lesson typically takes 1 to 3 class periods, depending on the age and skill level of your students, your teaching style and the length of your art sessions.

Is it editable?

No. It is a non-editable PDF.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (12)

★★★★ “Great resource! Students were very engaged with it!” Mme. M.

★★★★ “I find this resource easy to use and my students enjoy it.” Emily R.

★★★★ “Loved all of the different line activities. Students were engaged and enjoyed completing them.” Darra M.

★★★★ “This was great for teaching my students in our line unit for art!” Mrs S.

★★★★ “I used at the beginning of the year. It was great with study this element of art.” ART is fun

★★★★ “Fantastic lessons and activities for the students to learn about line! Lots of different projects for students to do!” Tammy F.

★★★★ “This helped a lot with my introduction to line unit. This helped me organize my thoughts on how and what to start with. The worksheets are also a great resources for extra practice as well.” megan M.

★★★★ “This is such a great Art resource! Gave me a focus for beginning a unit with my students, with fun activities to pick and choose from, and encouraged student discussion and participation.” Jennifer R.

★★★★ “My student enjoyed using this resource because it kept them organized and on track with their learning. The content was clear and concise which allowed them to learn the curriculum. This is a great resource to use.” Danial R.

★★★★ “great way to teach about lines and the different ways to use a line in art” Amber K.

★★★★ “Thank you so much for these materials! They were the perfect resource for my co-op class to help teach the element of Line. My students really enjoy your materials!” Kristy D.

★★★★ “The students enjoyed the activity - as the teacher I loved it! I really liked how everything was broken down and easy to follow!” martha 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 resource in your classroom, homeschool or art club, use included clip art for bulletin boards, classroom decor or worksheets, and purchase additional licenses for school or district use.

YOU MAY NOT: share it with other educators without purchasing additional licenses, upload or sell it online or offer it for free, or post it on blogs or third-party platforms such as OutSchool.

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Ms Artastic