120 Sketchbook Prompt Task Cards Creative Drawing Art Prompts For Sketchbooks

These 120 Sketchbook Prompt Task Cards give students a ready answer to “I don’t know what to draw.” Students grab a card and start creating, exploring new ideas, characters, scenes and visual storytelling in their sketchbooks.

The prompts are open-ended, so students of different ages and skill levels can interpret them in their own way and every sketch turns out different. Regular sketchbook practice builds consistent art habits, observation skills and creative thinking, and the cards keep sketchbooks active all year without you having to invent new drawing ideas.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★★ “I was able to use this with my 6th graders to have them create their own sketchbooks and it was a great bell work activity and end of class clean up activity for other classes.” Doodle M.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• 120 sketchbook prompt task cards
• 30 printable pages with 4 prompt cards per page
• Black and white pages for easy photocopying
• Easy cutting format for making a classroom prompt deck

HOW TO USE IT

Cut the cards apart and store them in a container, jar or deck. Students can choose a prompt, draw one at random, or you can assign specific prompts for sketchbook practice.

Use them for sketchbook warm ups, early finisher drawing challenges, quick art challenges, art centers or choice time, independent drawing practice, creative brainstorming, or portfolio development for older students.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Classroom teachers, art teachers, homeschool educators and substitute teachers looking for simple creative drawing activities.

How long does each prompt take?

Most prompts can be completed in 10 to 20 minutes, or expanded into longer drawing activities depending on how much time students spend developing their ideas.

Is it editable?

No. It is non-editable.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (71)

★★★★★ “Wide variety of prompts that generated lots of creativity!” Hilary M.

★★★★★ “I used these fun activity cards in my 7th grade art class for when students had extra time. They worked well. Thanks for sharing!” Karla M.

★★★★★ “These are awesome for my free draw idea station! These can be used for so many things: subs, early finishers, and etc. Thank you for making so many!” Artsy I.

★★★★★ “Great variety of drawing prompts, I plan on incorporating them into my list of prompts for my warm up lessons. Thanks!” Nicole H.

★★★★★ “These ideas have become a source of great fun in in the classroom. as journal ideas and quick "pictionary" style games.” Kerrie F.

★★★★★ “Love! Laminated, cut and put on a binder ring for my early finishers to choose from!” ALLISON L.

★★★★★ “These are so cute! My students love using these for sketchbooks and inspiration this year.” Katie M.

★★★★★ “These are fantastic. I am using them for homework assignments!” Brandi C.

★★★★★ “Great for those fast finishers or to leave in a pinch for supply teachers. Very imaginative prompts. Thank you!” Madame du Nord

★★★★★ “Bought this not sure what I was getting - only to find a ton of GREAT prompts to use. Most will be used with my 5th through 12th graders I will see this year!” Kevin S.

★★★★★ “Nice! Great to have with my own prompts! Especially great to include with sub plans and those days when class times are extended? Handy!” Becky T.

★★★★★ “My students love these prompts and ask for one every day.” Beth N.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron, known as Ms Artastic, is an artist, art educator and curriculum designer whose art lessons are used by teachers and homeschool families around the world. She was featured as the cover educator in OCO Magazine and has also appeared on NBC LX News. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

This resource is licensed for single classroom use only.

YOU MAY: use it with your own class. Additional licenses must be purchased for multiple teachers.

YOU MAY NOT: share, resell or distribute it to other teachers, or upload it to shared drives or websites.

Thank you for supporting independent artists and educators.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic