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This Elements of Art Workbook introduces primary and elementary students to the building blocks of visual art: line, shape, color, texture, space, value and form. Each element comes with an information page, short exploration activities and an open-ended art prompt, so students learn the idea and then put it to use in their own artwork.

It is designed for Kindergarten to Grade 3 and made for classroom teachers, art teachers and homeschool parents. It also adapts for Pre-K with modeling, or for older students who need a review, with guided discussion or extended prompts. Visual, hands-on and written parts give students more than one way to take in the content.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “I was tasked with teaching art during summer school enrichment for my third graders and these pages were the perfect resource to introduce each of the elements of art. I had each student make an art journal and add each of element of art worksheet pages before going on to do a project using that element. The students were engaged and learned a lot. Absent students would even ask for the pages they missed when they returned! Thank you!” Rachele C.

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

• Title page for booklet formatting
• Rubric for simple, skill-focused assessment
• KWL chart (Know, Wonder, Learn) for student inquiry
• Final reflection worksheet for end-of-unit wrap-up
• 4 pages for each element (line, shape, color, texture, space, value and form): 1 information page, 1 to 2 exploration or mini-activity worksheets, and 1 art prompt page

HOW TO USE IT

Choose the elements or pages you want to cover. Photocopy them as individual handouts, or bind the full set into a workbook or put it in duotangs. You can also paste the handouts into sketchbooks for an interactive journal.

Use it for classroom lessons, homeschool units, art centers, sub plans, remote learning, emergency closures or early finishers. You choose the art materials, or let students choose, and because the prompts are open-ended, no two final artworks look the same.

FAQ

Can this be used with any art medium?

Yes. Use whatever suits your students and classroom: crayons, markers, watercolor, oil pastels, pencil crayons or mixed media.

What grades is this resource designed for?

Kindergarten to Grade 3. It can also be used with older students who need a review of the Elements of Art, especially with deeper questions or extended prompts.

Can I use this for homeschool or at-home art enrichment?

Yes. It is parent-friendly and needs no special tools or advanced art knowledge.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS

★★★★ “This is a great resource and is super easy to use.” Becksta J.

★★★ “These were super simple worksheets that students could complete without much prep. Great for sub days!” Molly L.

★★★★ “There are soooo many quick and easy art prompts in this pack, lots of work with all year long!” Miss M.

★★★★ “What an amazing ready to go resource that makes sub planning so much easier!” Lorraine V.

★★★★ “This is an excellent resource to dig into the elements of art! There are lots of options in case you need to lead a long lesson or short lesson. Very versatile!” Erin M.

★★★★ “These were nice resources that could be used together or individual throughout an art curriculum. I have used individually with my younger students and also as a packet with my older students.” Tara T.

★★★★ “This is a great resource to help with teaching art. Thank you.” Denise M.

★★★★ “This resource is thorough and detailed. My students liked these activities.” Tricia M.

★★★★ “Absolutley loved this resource. I have used it with grade 1,2, and 3. It describes all the elements and the students loved when it was time for their real art book.” Nancy C.

★★★★ “I loved using this resource with a variety of grade levels. It was easy to follow and helped make learning art fun.” Claire R.

★★★★ “I need lessons that are printable and ready to go. These are just that. Print and use immediately.” Stacy R.

★★★★ “This resource was very helpful for my students with learning disabilities. They were able to engage and show their understanding of elements and principles of design, using activities that met their needs.” Darra M.

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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 sub plans, print or photocopy it for your personal teaching use, and purchase additional licenses for other educators.

YOU MAY NOT: use this on OutSchool, upload or distribute it on blogs, websites or social platforms, share it with other teachers or districts without a license, or sell or give away this resource.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic