Elements of Art Project Art Lessons Art Activities First Week Art Sub Plans

This Elements of Art Booklet is a structured, low-prep way to teach the 7 Elements of Art: color, value, line, shape, form, space and texture. Each element has a student-friendly introduction, a step-by-step art tutorial and a page where students create their own artwork.

It is designed for grades 3 to 8, with scaffolded projects that support independent thinking and artistic growth. Print and digital formats are included, so it works in the classroom, from an art cart, for distance learning or at home, at the start of the year or as a mid-year refresher.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “This Elements of Art unit is comprehensive, engaging, and easy to use! Students loved the art activities and were highly engaging in not only the practice of the elements but the learning process as well. Thank you!!” Molly P.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF, POWERPOINT AND GOOGLE SLIDES)

• PDF Booklet to print as a student workbook
• PowerPoint Presentation with visuals for each element
• Google Slides Version for digital learning, distance education or homeschool
• Lessons for all 7 Elements of Art: color, value, line, shape, form, space and texture
• For each element: a Visual Introduction Page with definitions and real-life examples, a Step-by-Step Art Tutorial, and a Student Art Page to create on directly or upload artwork digitally

HOW TO USE IT

Print the PDF as a complete student workbook or use pages individually for interactive notebooks, portfolios, bulletin boards, back-to-school lessons or a full Elements of Art unit. Keep a copy in your sub binder or art cart, since a non-specialist substitute can teach it from the clear instructions.

Share the PowerPoint or Google Slides for at-home, virtual or hybrid lessons. Students can type into the text boxes or upload photos of their artwork, and it works in Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams.

FAQ

What grade levels is this best for?

Grades 3 to 8, depending on student ability. Beginners get enough guidance, and older students have room to explore further.

Can students complete it with basic supplies?

Yes. Students can use pencils, crayons, markers, colored pencils, paint or watercolor, whatever you have available.

What if I don’t have a printer or tech?

Students can complete the projects on any blank paper, using the instructions as a reference.

Is it editable?

No. The PDF, PowerPoint and Google Slides files are non-editable and ready to use as they are.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS

★★★★ “This was easy to use and kept my students engaged with the content” Abigail C.

★★★★ “Perfect resource for an art classroom sub. Easy to follow and engaging for students.” Katherine M.

★★★★ “My students loved this resource. I found it worked great for the needs I had.” Melissa B.

★★★★ “This is an amazing unit! My students loved learning about each art form and came away with a portfolio they were very proud of. Cannot recommend this enough!” Jennifer M.

★★★★ “Great resource! Thank you for sharing!” Patricia H.

★★★★ “Loved this resource!” Jennifer R.

★★★★ “This was such a great way to incorporate into my daily stations! My students love it! Thank you” Elise F.

★★★★ “What a great resource! You saved me so much time when you created these art lessons. The lessons are easy to follow and the examples are excellent! Thank you!” Teresa H.

★★★★ “Great lesson ideas that I could use for distance learning! Thanks :)” Hannah M.

★★★★ “My students were very engaged in this resource. I used it as part of a six-week summer enrichment program. Fantastic.” Ingrid H.

★★★★ “Great resource for virtual teaching! My students really enjoyed it!” Kasie F.

★★★★ “These are simple enough to assign for students during distance learning which is very much appreciated!” First G.

Get free, classroom-ready art lessons and printables in my Free Art Lesson Library.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist and art educator who has been featured on NBC LX News. She designs low-prep 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

YOU MAY: use this in your classroom for many years, print and use it for homeschool lessons, and purchase additional licensing for school-wide use.

YOU MAY NOT: share it with other teachers or school districts (additional licenses are available), post it online, on blogs, Google Drive or shared platforms, or sell or distribute it in any way.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic