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This Spring ARTivity Book is a low-prep, 39-page art workbook for elementary students (K to 5) that teaches the Elements of Art and Principles of Design through spring-themed activities. It works for classroom teachers, art teachers, homeschool families and substitutes, and it does not need fancy materials.

Students work through directed drawing, roll and draw games, symmetry and mandalas, grid drawing, complementary colors, value studies, space, texture, movement, repetition, emphasis and creative drawing prompts. It is a structured workbook rather than a coloring book, with lessons, a rubric, reflection pages and standards alignment that build real skills over time.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “My students love these. An awesome art activity to have on hand for early finishers while still teaching curriculum content.” Breanna S.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF, 39 PAGES)

• Printable Spring ARTivity Book cover
• Teacher overview and prep guide
• National Art Standards alignment
• Lesson plan pages with teacher steps, big ideas and competencies
• Student rubric (4-point scale for creative thinking, craftsmanship, effort and criteria)
• Warm-up creative thinking page
• Directed drawing page (spring umbrella theme)
• Color: secondary color practice
• Complementary color pair activity (blue/orange, yellow/purple, red/green)
• Line: Zen Doodle pattern practice
• Zen Doodle artwork page
• Pattern mosaic activity
• Value: monochromatic study
• Space: overlapping and depth (duck landscape)
• Texture: line texture practice
• Roll and Draw Duck game (dice-based drawing)
• Build a Landscape activity
• Silly Portrait Roll and Draw game
• Symmetry drawing page
• Mandala (radial symmetry)
• Build an Artwork prompt generator
• Movement lesson and drawing page
• Repetition lesson and drawing page
• Pick-a-Prompt creative drawing page
• Emphasis lesson
• Grid drawing replication page
• Reflection page (learning, challenges, success)
• Color Me Artastic page

HOW TO USE IT

Print the full booklet for a 4 to 6 week spring art unit, assign a weekly Elements of Art focus, or print single pages for targeted lessons, art centers, sub plans or early finishers. Pages can also be glued into sketchbooks, and the roll and draw pages work well for fast finishers. It suits mixed-grade classrooms, homeschool art and end-of-year activities.

Students can use whatever medium you have: crayons, colored pencils, markers, watercolor, tempera paint, oil pastels or soft pastels. The resource includes suggested National Art Standards for creating, experimenting, craftsmanship, reflection and artistic process (see the preview for the full list).

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Elementary art teachers, classroom teachers, homeschool educators and substitute teachers. It works in K to 5 classrooms and can be adjusted by complexity and medium choice.

How should I use it?

Print the whole workbook for a structured spring art unit, or use individual pages to teach specific Elements of Art or Principles of Design. It works as sketchbook glue-ins, art centers, early finisher activities or whole-group lessons.

How long will it take?

About 2 to 3 classes per major section, depending on grade level, skill level, classroom behavior and pacing. As a full booklet, it can support 4 to 6 weeks of spring art lessons.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (6)

★★★★ “This is a great resource, it is something I would use again and again!” Ashley P.

★★★★ “Great low prep art resource.” Sparkles a.

★★★★ “Perfect Spring activity.” Heather S.

“This is very similar to the other activity books. This has the same activity except for different pictures. I think these are good for little kids, but the graphics with the big eyes didn't interest my older kids. I think it works if you are looking for an earlier finisher idea or a sub idea.” Rebecca A.

★★★★ “Great resource, thank you!” teacher T.

★★★ “I used this resource as an early finisher activity for the students who finished their art project early. I printed a few pages and made a packet for the kids to work on through out spring. I like how it talks about the different elements of art and design so they are also learning besides being kept busy.” Julianne S.

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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 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