10 Middle School Art Lessons Art Projects Homeschool Art Sub Plans Fast Finisher

This 10-project middle school art pack gives students creative, no-prep art lessons they can work through on their own. The projects are open-ended and students can use any materials available: if it can make a mark, it can be used.

It is made for homeschool families, middle school teachers and independent learners, and fits homeschooling, bell ringers, fast finishers, enrichment or independent exploration. Each lesson has simple step-by-step instructions, a visual guide for independent learning and a printable workspace for students to create on.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “I needed a quick resource for a few students that went remote in the middle of a unit. This was perfect! I have used this again and again when I have a student go remote. I can quickly assign these drawing prompts without having to record anything or take pictures of projects from in class. This has been very useful!” Taylored A.

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

• Passion Still Life: draw an object that represents something you are passionate about in a still life composition
• Proportion Challenge: draw a small creature so large it looks squeezed inside the paper's frame
• Shoe Still Life: an observational drawing of a detailed, shaded shoe
• Emphasis and Identity: use emphasis to highlight something important about your identity
• Exploring Contrast: use contrast (light vs. dark, bold vs. soft) with a subject of your choice
• Hand Still Life and Imagination: draw your hand and add something imaginative on or around it
• Pop Culture Mash-up: combine two favorite pop culture icons into a new artwork
• View of a Room: a still life view of a room at home or school using shading and perspective
• Attack of the ____!: inspired by old-school sci-fi movies, draw an everyday object as a giant invader
• Gratitude Art: illustrate things you are grateful for growing on a "gratitude tree"

Each lesson includes a printable template and step-by-step guide.

HOW TO USE IT

Use the projects for homeschool art and skill-building, bell ringers and fast finishers, self-directed learning, enrichment challenges or art exploration centers in the classroom or at home. No special supplies are required.

To prep, print and laminate master copies and keep them in a binder, or place them in folders or student binders for self-guided work. Homeschool families can use them to document art skill development in a portfolio, and students can complete the activities in a sketchbook as an art journal.

FAQ

Who is this for?

Middle school students, including homeschool families, middle school teachers and independent learners.

What materials do students need?

No special supplies. Students can use any medium they have available.

Can students work independently?

Yes. Each lesson has step-by-step instructions and a visual guide, so students can work at their own pace.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (12)

★★★★ “I bought this for my Sub folder- but have recently been using them in my Middle School Art Room. The kids like the tasks- they're engaged and reqally took their time !” susan B.

★★★★ “Really great resource with really fun and interesting projects that kept the kids engaged!” Debra R.

★★★★ “These are great. Thank you so much.” Emmy E.

★★★★ “This helped so much during virtual learning at the beginning of the pandemic. Engaging for students and a life saver for me.” Laurie E.

★★★★ “My students loved these activities, which were used to supplement an informative text we were reading as a class.” Scott R.

★★★★ “Great lessons! Thanks!” Deborah G.

★★★★ “A fun way to explore meaningful art with my virtual learners.” Abby V.

★★★★ “Very happy with this purchase. I use this as a supplement to learning activities and as homework.” Glue S.

★★★★ “I used these for sub plans and to add to my idea file for early finishers and at home projects during hybrid. Great resource! Very clear instructions and easy to use.” Vicki L.

★★★★ “Great for virtual learning!” Erin B.

★★★★ “Great distance learning ideas!” Cody H.

★★★★ “Thanks” Nicole H.

Get free, classroom-ready art lessons and printables in my Free Art Lesson Library.

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

YOU MAY: use this for personal or single-classroom use, and print and distribute it for your students. Additional licenses are available for extra classrooms.

YOU MAY NOT: share it with other teachers, schools or districts, upload it to public websites (Google Drive, blogs, etc.), or sell, redistribute or claim it as your own.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic