Kindergarten Art and Drawing Skills Pre K First Grade Art Lessons Art Activities

This Introduction to Art Workbook is a low prep, 35-page resource for Pre K, Kindergarten and 1st grade. Young learners build confidence with the basics of art through pages on colors, color mixing, warm and cool colors, lines, shapes, forms, symmetry, landscape art, self portraits and more.

It is made for classroom teachers, art teachers, homeschool educators and sub plans. Print it as a full art booklet for a longer introduction to art, or photocopy single pages as art worksheets to support other lessons. The pages are designed for flexible mediums, so you can choose the materials or give students some choice.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “This has been a great resource to use as an introduction (as well as a review) to art concept. Recently, I've been using these as mini lessons in between bigger projects that focus on the same concepts. They give students the tools and vocabulary they need to feel successful and discuss their projects.” a C.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE, 35 PAGES)

• Title Page for the full Introduction to Art Booklet
• Art Project Rubric focused on meeting criteria, creativity, craftsmanship and responsibility
• Instructions Poem Page that introduces the booklet
• What is Art Brainstorm Page where students draw or write what they think art is
• What do Artists Look Like Drawing Page
• Identify the Colors Page where students match and color labeled crayons
• Primary Colors Page introducing red, yellow and blue
• Color Mixing Page exploring how colors overlap and mix
• Warm and Cool Colors Page
• Trace Lines Page with different kinds of lines
• Drawing Paths Page, a line following page for control and visual direction
• Let’s Make Lines Page, an open-ended page for filling the space with lines
• What are Shapes Page introducing geometric and organic shapes
• Tracing Shapes Page
• Drawing Shapes Page
• What are Forms Page introducing 3D forms
• Trace Forms Page with cones, cubes, cylinders and pyramids
• Draw Forms Page
• Art Mediums and Tools Matching Page
• What is Symmetry Page explaining symmetry and asymmetry
• Symmetry Draw 1 and 2, finish-the-other-half activities
• Mandala Coloring Pages 1 and 2
• Grid Draw Pages 1 and 2 for observing and copying images
• Super Doodle Page for free drawing and mark making
• What is Landscape Art Page, Landscape Elements Page and Draw a Landscape Page
• What are Self Portraits Page, Self Portrait Elements Page and Draw a Self Portrait Page
• Artist Coloring Pages featuring Yayoi Kusama, Jean Michel Basquiat, Frida Kahlo and Jackson Pollock
• Tangrams Cut, Color and Play Page

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN

Students practice the building blocks of art before moving on to bigger projects: color identification, primary colors, color mixing, warm and cool colors, lines, shapes, forms, art tools and materials, symmetry, creative doodling, landscape drawing, self portrait drawing, early artist awareness and hands-on shape play with tangrams.

Each topic pairs a simple explanation with hands-on practice, so students learn the vocabulary of art in a manageable, age-appropriate way. Use the workbook for a full intro to art unit, art centers, early finishers, sub plans, homeschool art or one page at a time throughout the year.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Classroom teachers, art teachers, homeschool educators and substitute teachers. It works especially well for Pre K, Kindergarten and 1st grade students learning the basics of art.

How can I use it?

Print the full booklet double-sided as a complete introduction to art workbook, or photocopy single pages for worksheets, sub plans, centers or extra practice. You can choose the art mediums that fit your class or let students use different materials.

Is it only meant to be used as a workbook?

No. It works as a full art booklet, and the pages can also stand alone as individual lessons.

How long can it last?

That depends on how you use it. You can do a few pages in one class, spread the booklet across several weeks, or pull single pages throughout the year.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS

★★★ “There are several great ideas to incorporate into the start of year routine in the art classroom.” Mackenzie O.

★★★★ “This was a great resource and makes my job much easier.” Sharon L.

★★★★ “This helped us out a ton with homeschool art. Great resource! Thank you!” Erin A.

★★★★ “Thank you!” Wendye H.

★★★ “The students enjoyed using this resource - it was easy and fun to use.” Lynda K.

★★★★ “I love that this bundle kept everyone focused and working as a group. It also helped me to cover all of the pieces without overlooking any key points.” Art w.

★★★ “This would be great as a packet, but i used it by the single sheet each time we covered a new element” Melinda H.

★★★★ “Excellent!” Smartistik T.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and was the featured educator on the cover of OCO Magazine for the October 2025 edition. She designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers, 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 creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. For clip art, you may use the images as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations. Additional licenses are available for school use.

YOU MAY NOT: use this on OutSchool, put it on your blog, share it with other teachers, administration or districts (admin can buy additional licenses), sell it, give it out for free or photocopy it for others.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic