Elements of Art Projects Principles of Design Art Lessons Workbook Activities

This Elements of Art and Principles of Design Bundle is a structured art foundations resource for upper elementary, middle school and high school foundational art classes. It includes Elements of Art workbook lessons, Principles of Design workbook lessons, art prompts, exploration activities and posters.

Students learn clear definitions, explore through mini investigations, apply each concept through structured art prompts, experiment with materials and reflect on their creative decisions. It covers line, color, value, shape, form, space and texture, plus unity, variety, balance, rhythm, proportion, repetition, movement, emphasis and contrast.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (6 RESOURCES)

• Elements of Art Lessons Elements of Art Worksheets Art Activities Art Sub Plans
• Elements of Art Worksheets Art Lesssons Elements of Art Activities Art Sub Plans
• Principles of Design Worksheets Principles of Design Art Lessons Art Activities
• Primary Principless of Design Workbook Art Lesson Art Activities Worksheets
• Elements of Art Classroom Posters and Décor for an Art Classroom
• Principles of Design Classroom Posters and Décor for Art Classroom

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “This allowed me to have a quick reference to be able to post and use with mulit grades” Melissa K., TPT review

★★★★ “Good practice sheets for students who typically finish tasks very quickly” Johanna M., TPT review

★★★★ “I love Ms. Artastic resources and find her videos also very instructive.” Maria B., TPT review

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The Elements of Art Workbook and Principles of Design Workbook each include a title page, rubric, KWL page and workbook reflection page. Every element and principle has 4 pages: an information page, an exploration or mini activity page, and two art prompt pages.

The posters reinforce vocabulary for art centers, early finishers, review days, small groups and wall reference. See the individual listings for preview details.

HOW TO USE IT

Print single pages or full booklets, bind them into workbooks or duo tangs, or use the pages as sketchbook glue-ins. Teach one element or principle at a time, use the bundle as a full-year art foundations curriculum, assign mini explorations, build it into project-based learning, and spiral back for review.

You choose the medium: colored pencils, markers, oil pastels, soft pastels, watercolor, tempera or mixed media. It suits elementary, middle school and high school art teachers, classroom teachers, homeschool educators and substitute teachers.

FAQ

What grade levels does this work for?

Upper elementary, middle school and high school foundational art classes. You can scaffold up or down through discussion and medium choice.

Is this a full-year curriculum?

Yes. Teach each element and principle in sequence and revisit them through the year.

How long does each element or principle take?

1 to 3 class periods, depending on depth, exploration and art prompt completion.

Is assessment included?

Yes. Rubrics and reflection pages are included.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist and educator who has been featured on NBC LX News and was the featured educator on the cover of OCO Magazine. She creates art curriculum resources for classrooms and homeschool educators. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

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TERMS OF USE

Images and lessons are copyright products. All rights reserved.

YOU MAY: use this resource in your classroom or homeschool, and purchase additional licenses for school use.

YOU MAY NOT: use this on OutSchool, put it on your blog, share it with other teachers, administration or districts (additional licenses required), or sell, redistribute or photocopy it for others.

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Ms Artastic