31 Art Lessons No Prep Art Projects and Fun Art Activities Elementary Art Sub

This Elementary Art Lessons Kit brings together 20 art lessons and 11 flexible art activities (ARTivities) in one low-prep resource. Every lesson comes with visual and written step-by-step instructions, so you can print, teach and create with confidence.

It is made for classroom teachers, homeschool families, art specialists and substitute teachers, in an art room, a regular classroom or at the kitchen table. The kit works with limited prep, flexible art mediums and a wide range of skill levels. Students explore warm colors, line art, zentangles, complementary colors and more through both choice-based and guided projects.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “I love this resource. I was easily able to modify the lessons to meet all grade levels that I teach. The outcome was beautiful and the students enjoyed the activity.” Laura L.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• Binder cover and divider pages
• How-to Use guide
• 11 ARTivities: Art Choice Board, Directed Draw, Zen Doodle Artwork, Social Emotional Prompt, Design a Monster, Illustrate Favorite Food, Build-a-Landscape, Symmetry Drawing, Drawing Prompt (Build an Artwork), Pick-a-Prompt and Grid Drawing Practice
• 20 art lessons with recommended or choice art mediums: Warm Colors Sun, Cool Colors Parrot, Monochromatic Fish, Cool Colors Landscape, Warm Colors Beetle, Georgia O'Keeffe Shell Landscape, Neutral Color Monster, Cute Geometric Forms, Van Gogh-Inspired Sunflowers, 3-D Building Design, Design a Mug, Complementary Colors Cake (Wayne Thiebaud Inspired), Fruit Still Life Zentangle, Line Art Landscape, Beneath the Water Prompt, Overlapping Field of Flowers (Space), Insect Under Magnifying Glass, Ted Harrison-Inspired Landscape, Hand Art Prompt and Kawaii Strawberry
• Each lesson includes: artwork example, 2-page lesson plan, 2-page visual and text step-by-step guide for the educator, student visual step-by-step guide and a creative page for student artwork
• Assessment tools for any lesson: rubric, artist statement, peer feedback, self evaluation, art reflection and reflection journal

HOW TO USE IT

Print the full kit and organize it in a binder, or prep individual lessons ahead of time in folders or bins. Use it as a core art curriculum, as a supplement to your existing lessons, or as a go-to resource when you need a meaningful, low-prep activity.

Mix the choice-based ARTivities with the guided lessons to suit your class, and use the assessment tools with any project.

FAQ

Who is this for?

Classroom teachers, homeschool families, art educators and substitute teachers, whether you are an experienced art teacher or looking for ways to bring more art into your week.

How long do the lessons take?

About 1 to 3 class periods each, depending on your students' age and skill level, class behavior, your teaching style and the length of your art blocks.

Do I need specific art supplies?

No. Each lesson has recommended mediums, or you can let students choose.

Is it editable?

No. The resource is non-editable.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (5)

★★★★ “I am not an artist and appreciate the no prep engaging projects.” Angela C.

★★★★ “This resource has great projects and complete plans, easy for any sub to follow.” Melissa N.

★★★★ “This was a great resource to use with my students. Thanks!” Laura C.

★★★★ “This resource was well laid out and students were engaged with the resource.” Katy S.

★★★ “This was a great resource. It was easy to use and the examples were relevant” Kate O.

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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 substitute teaching, and use the images for display, cover pages or decoration. Additional licenses are available for schools.

YOU MAY NOT: use this on OutSchool, share it with colleagues or other educators without licensing, post it online, or resell or distribute this resource.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic