Description
Bring art class to life with this Grades 1–5 Elementary Art Lesson Bundle! With 35 ready-to-use art projects, students will explore famous artists, color theory, abstract design, texture, and guided drawing. Perfect for saving prep time while offering hands-on, skill-building art lessons your students will love year after year.
★ Why Teachers Love This Bundle
✔︎ Covers diverse art skills from color mixing to abstract art.
✔︎ Includes lessons on famous artists like Miro, Britto, Picasso, Van Gogh, Kusama, and Mary Blair.
✔︎ Easy-to-follow teacher instructions and printable student pages.
✔︎ Works for multiple grade levels — a long-term resource for your classroom.
✔︎ Encourages creativity while building art vocabulary and technique.
★ What’s Included – 35 Lessons Across Grades 1–5
Each grade-level set features:
✔︎ Famous Artist Lesson
✔︎ Elements & Principles Project
✔︎ Color Theory Activity
✔︎ Color Practice Exercise
✔︎ Abstract Art Project
✔︎ Animal Roll & Draw Game
✔︎ Directed Drawing Project
What you Get:
First Grade:
- Famous Artist • Miro Skyscapes
- Elements & Principles • Texture Monsters (and adjectives)
- Color Theory • Color Wheel Palette (color mixing)
- Color Practice • Rainbow of Hope (also patterns)
- Abstract • Abstract Cards (also patterns & textures)
- Animal Roll & Draw • Lion Drawing (courage lesson)
- Directed Drawing • Woodland Animals 1
Second Grade:
- Famous Artist • Britto Hearts (also patterns)
- Elements & Principles • Dragons & Unicorns (also rainbow colors)
- Color Theory • Hot Dogs & Cool Cats (warm & cool colors)
- Color Practice • Color Mixing Activities (color wheels & formulas)
- Abstract • Abstract Scrapbox (also patterns)
- Animal Roll & Draw • Farm & Pet Animals
- Directed Drawing • Polar Bears (also Google Slides version)
Third Grade:
- Famous Artist • Picasso’s Roosters (brought back to life)
- Elements & Principles • Elements Interactive (all elements of art)
- Color Theory • Pumpkin Coloring (color mixing)
- Color Practice • Camo Chicks (complementary colors & textures)
- Abstract • Abstract Roll & Draw (also patterns & textures)
- Animal Roll & Draw • Llamas (also 3D – pompoms, paper flowers, tassels)
- Directed Drawing • Winter Animals (also Google Slides version)
Fourth Grade:
- Famous Artist • Van Gogh Sunflowers (also art critique)
- Elements & Principles • Art Task Cards and Foldable Zines (color, texture, value, & pattern)
- Color Theory • Mary Blair Castles (also analogous colors)
- Color Practice • Celtic Knot Color Wheels
- Abstract • Abstract Elements (also elements of art)
- Animal Roll & Draw • Turkey Drawing (with fancy feathers)
- Directed Drawing • How to Draw Monsters (also textures)
Fifth Grade:
- Famous Artist • Kusama Mushrooms (color complements)
- Elements & Principles • Principles of Design
- Color Theory • Gnome Drawing (analogous colors)
- Color Practice • Interactive Color Theory Questions (Google Slides)
- Abstract • Abstract Scoot (also patterns & textures)
- Animal Roll & Draw • Wacky Birds (also patterns)
- Directed Drawing • Yeti Drawing (also Google Slides version)
★ How It Works
- Choose the lesson that matches your grade level and skill focus.
- Print student pages or use Google Slides (where provided).
- Guide students through step-by-step drawing, color work, or creative challenges.
- Display finished artwork for a vibrant classroom gallery!
- Tip: For dice-based lessons, use a free online dice roller: Dice Roller Simulator or YouTube Dice Roller.
★ FAQs
Q: Is this a full-year curriculum?
A: No, but it will cover a significant portion of your year and pairs easily with other art lessons.
Q: Can these lessons be used for sub plans?
A: Yes! The step-by-step instructions make them ideal for substitute teachers.
Q: Are the projects adaptable for other grade levels?
A: Yes, lessons can be adjusted for skill level — perfect for multi-age classrooms.
★ What Happy Teachers are Saying
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“This is a fantastic resource… Thank you so much for another great resource.” ~ Debbie B.
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“Such a comprehensive and amazing resource to supplement my homeschool art program. Love how quick and easy most of the activities are and the kids love them too!” ~ Marcella H.
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The lessons were easy to implement with minimal preparation, and the students loved the engaging activities. The built-in differentiation ensured all learners could participate and succeed, making it a valuable resource for my classroom.” ~ Norma G.
✨Give your students the joy of exploring art through famous artists, hands-on projects, and fun drawing games—all while making your art prep stress-free!✨
See the lessons in an Airtable data base where you can sort by grade or topic.
(You can also export the data into your own Airtable data base.)
You can add on these bundles without repeating any lessons:
- Back to School Bundle
- Teaching Art Made Easier
- Doodle Drawing All Seasons
- Drawing Fun All Year
- Op Art Bundle
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Easily download the PDFs with links that are automatically emailed to you immediately after your purchase, and you can begin drawing right away!
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