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This Summer ARTivity Book is a ready-to-print, 39-page summer art unit that teaches the Elements of Art and Principles of Design in one cohesive booklet. It includes directed drawing, roll and draw games, symmetry, a mandala, grid drawing, creative prompts, reflection and assessment.

It is designed for Grades 2 to 6 and fits the final months of school, summer school, sub plans, art on a cart, homeschool and mixed grade levels. Students experiment, reflect, problem-solve and create with intention, and you have assessment built in.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “My students LOVED this artivity book as we began to wrap up the school year. It's perfect for them to do on their own, too!” Arida's A.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (39 PAGES)

• Full lesson plan pages
• National Art Standards alignment
• Rubric for assessment
• Warm-up creative thinking pages
• Directed Drawing activity
• Element of Art: Color (warm color scheme) and complementary color practice
• Element of Art: Line (Zen Doodle pattern design)
• Pattern Mosaic artwork
• Element of Art: Value (monochromatic artwork)
• Element of Art: Space (depth through overlapping and size)
• Element of Art: Texture
• Roll and Draw Vegetable game
• Landscape Builder activity
• Silly Portrait Roll and Draw
• Symmetry drawing activity
• Mandala: Radial Symmetry
• Build-an-Artwork creative prompt generator
• Principles of Design: Movement, Repetition and Emphasis
• Grid Drawing replication
• Pick-a-Prompt creative writing and drawing
• Student Reflection page
• Assessment Rubric

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN

Throughout the booklet, students explore line, shape, color, value, texture, space, movement, repetition, emphasis, symmetry and radial balance. The activities also build creative exploration, experimentation, craftsmanship, reflection, artist statements and risk-taking in artmaking.

There are no material restrictions. Students can use crayons, colored pencils, markers, watercolor, tempera, oil pastels or soft pastels. You can choose the medium or allow student choice.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Classroom teachers, art specialists, homeschool families and substitute teachers. It is best suited for Grades 2 to 6 but can be adapted.

How do I use it?

Print individual pages as stand-alone lessons, or photocopy and bind them into a complete Summer ARTivity Book.

How long will it take?

Depending on class length and depth of exploration, it can span 2 to 4 weeks of summer art lessons.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (4)

★★★★ “Students loved this activity at the end of the year. Engaging and easy to use.” Tracy R.

★★★★ “Love the options! Easy to pick and choose activities for each grade!” Christy D.

★★★★ “Thank you! I plan on using this inside of student sketchbooks for the upcoming school year.” Marcee F.

★★★★ “Excellent quality sheets and so many activities!” Tiffany E.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist and curriculum designer who has been featured in OCO Magazine and on NBC LX News. She creates structured, skill-based art lessons that help teachers feel confident teaching art, even if art is not their background, and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

Copyright © Ms Artastic 2021.

YOU MAY: use this resource in a single classroom or homeschool.

YOU MAY NOT: redistribute, resell or share it digitally. Additional licenses must be purchased for multiple classrooms.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic