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This Elements of Art Workbook introduces the seven elements, Line, Shape, Color, Texture, Value, Form and Space, through structured pages and open-ended art prompts. It is written for upper elementary, middle school and high school art classes.

Each element has an information page, an exploration page and two art prompt pages, so students learn the concept and then apply it. The prompts are medium-flexible and choice-based, so students can work in dry or wet media and bring in their own ideas.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “This is an excellent resource. I used it with my gifted and talented students to teach them the elements of art before they made their self-portraits.” Reanna M.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF, AMERICAN ENGLISH)

• Title Page for booklet format
• Assessment Rubric
• KWL Chart
• Final Workbook Reflection Sheet
• For each of the 7 elements: 1 informational page, 1 exploration or mini activity page and 2 art prompt pages

That is 28 student pages, plus the assessment and reflection tools.

HOW TO USE IT

Print single pages as handouts or glue-ins, or bind the full workbook with the cover page or put it in student duotangs. Use the informational and exploration pages to build understanding, then choose one or both art prompts to reinforce each element. Pick the art mediums yourself or leave it to student choice.

It works for warm-ups, weekly sketchbook or visual journal prompts, sub plans and emergency lessons, homeschool art, and remote or hybrid learning. Plan it once and use it all year.

FAQ

What grade levels is it best for?

It is designed for grades 4 to 10, with age-appropriate written content, open-ended prompts and space for guided and independent work, and suits upper elementary through high school art rooms.

Can I use different art mediums?

Yes. Use colored pencils, markers, soft pastels, watercolors, tempera paint or anything else you have. You can direct the medium or let students choose.

Does it work for homeschool or independent learners?

Yes. The instructions are clear and structured, and it gives parents, tutors or online educators a full unit of study on the Elements of Art.

Is it editable?

No. It is a non-editable PDF.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS

★★★★ “I used these mini lessons and activities when teaching an art club. It covers a lot of art elements and was very engaging!” A H.

★★★★ “I used this coming back from Christmas break to review the elements.” Kim H.

★★★★ “This has been great as a pack to leave for 'just-in-case' sub lessons.” Helen S.

★★★★ “I used these to teach both my boys in our Homeschool and they were perfect activities for them to learn the basics in art” Homeschool Of Bel Air

★★★★ “My students enjoyed this resource it was easy to use and engaging” toni A.

★★★★ “As an Art teacher with no art experience, I appreciated the help and ease of these.” Stephanie D.

★★★★ “My substitute used this resource in my absence and it was a fantastic day!” Dany R.

★★★★ “These pages are so educational and allow the students to step by step understand the elements. Excellent!” Jennifer W.

★★★★ “This was a great self study art resource for my homeschooled 5th grader. She enjoyed it.” Cassie V.

★★★★ “Excellent - I love this resource! My students are often at different points in finishing assignments in Art and this activity works well as a go-to project to work on when they have some time. I've also been using it as a teaching tool that keeps us all progressing in the same direction. It's a great set of pre-made activities that are a combination of specific teaching and a chance to be creative.” Lori C.

★★★★ “These worksheets were perfect supplements to my lessons! The students liked them as well! Would be good for sub folder too!” Anna M.

★★★★ “Great engaging resource for my fourth and fifth grade students. Thank you so much!” Alexandra F.

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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 in your classroom, homeschool or virtual lessons, and bind it into booklets or print individual pages. Additional licenses are available for school-wide use.

YOU MAY NOT: post or share it publicly or on OutSchool, upload it to blogs or websites, distribute it to other teachers or districts without proper licensing, or sell or gift it.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic