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Free art history lessons
FREE Art History Guided Lesson and Art Project - Whimsy Workshop
This free sample pack from the bundle of easy step-by-step guided art lessons:Art History For Elementary 1 - With Teacher ScriptsThis lesson explores the artist Ted Harrison's use of warm and cool colors as he paints in the arctic of Canada. The simple art project will create a stunning bulletin board display! As in my other art history lessons, there is a teacher script included, with questions embedded, to lead a discussion about art techniques, geography and famous artists! There is also a wr
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K - 7th
Art History Van Gogh Free lesson
This is a BONUS lesson add-on to my top-selling 140-page
*Art History For Little Ones* Unit.
*If you've already purchased that unit, consider this to be Lesson 11!
If you purchased it a while ago, check for notifications of recent updates - I've added two bonus lessons and updated with more pictures of student work!
This bonus free lesson has:
-10 pages
-script for teachers to read aloud to the class with no prep needed
-questions embedded in the script to guide the conversation
-child-frie
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K - 12th
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Wassily Kandinsky Art Lesson K - 4th Grade Circles Art History and Project
This lesson plan introduces your students to Artist Wassily Kandinsky. The lesson is perfect for Kindergarten through 4th grade. Students will have the opportunity to practice scissor skills and design techniques using paper in a collage format or this can be used as a straight forward painting project. The lesson will invite the child to create a beautiful unique art piece based on the techniques used by Mr. Kandinsky and offers an opportunity to work with concentric circles. You can use this l
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PreK - 3rd
Also included in: Art Lessons 5 Pack Bundle Matisse VanGogh Kelly Klee Kandinsky Grade K-6
Berthe Morisot's Flower Bouquet
Need a little bouquet to brighten your day? Try creating these Impressionistic style flowers inspired by the artist Berthe Morisot.Simple art materials, such as tempera paint, construction paper and paint brushes are the tools used to create your own mini masterpieces. My sweet artists, ages 8 and 9 years, created these in a 50 minute session.I am always reflecting on how I can inspire my students to become awesome artists just like Berthe Morisot. I want a safe place for them to explore and exp
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Andy Warhol Art: Crayon Pop Art Lesson
You will receive a lesson including two versions of plans; one for older students, and one for younger students. The plans include instructions for a classroom friendly printmaking technique, black-line masters, and a script of Andy Warhol information to share with students. You will also receive a color copy Mrs. Smith's original crayon print to show as example to your students. Eleven total pages included. This lesson is formatted to take approximately 50 minutes to complete, and requires n
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1st - 6th
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Art History Lessons: Claude Monet's Poplars
Who doesn't love the change of the seasons displayed in nature's trees? The subject matter of trees and landscapes are always a favorite of my students. I know they enjoy the process of applying paints in vivid colors and I enjoy their creations. So if you are interested in beautiful landscapes using bold colors and textures then this is just the project for you.
Included in this 10-page digital lesson plan:
Step by step full-color photo tutorial
Background info about Claude Monet
Full color im
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1st - 4th
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Elementary Art - Abstract Cats
This lesson introduces the artist Laurel Burch to students while teaching them the difference between abstract art and realistic art. I've used this powerpoint presentation with grades K - 2 and have had great success when following it up with a guided drawing lesson of a basic cat. From there, students use what they learned from viewing Laurel Burch's cats to add interesting colors, shapes and designs. Please check out my other products to find the lesson plan and templates to accompany this
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K - 5th
Art Critique with Ping Pong Balls • Easy Art Activity to Talk About Art
To make art critiques more enjoyable and engaging, I have compiled a list of 32 art critique questions that can be written on ping-pong balls. Simply write the questions on the balls, place them in a bucket or plastic container, and have your students pick one at random to answer. With these simple steps, you're all set to make your art critiques more entertaining and interactive.Hint: If you need to make the label for the container smaller, adjust the % in your printer settings; for example, ma
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3rd - 10th
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Also included in: Elements of Art & Principles of Design BUNDLE
Recycled Magazine Collage Art Lesson Inspired by Derek Gores
This collage art lesson will keep your upper elementary, middle school or high school art students engaged and excited with the results. Students will learn some fun facts and be engaged in critiquing the artwork created by artist Derek Gores, while creating a mixed media collage of an object of their choice that has a strong composition and sense of unity. The PowerPoint slides and/or PDF slides include art vocabulary (contour line, unity, contrast, composition and collage), lesson objectives,
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4th - 12th
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FREE || How To Draw A Dog || Simple How-To Guide
I may not be able to share my sweet dog Maddie with you all in these stressful times, but I can teach you how to draw a dog just like her! If you’re looking for a way to reduce some stress, drawing and art is a perfect coping mechanism, especially when there are dogs involved! Hope you enjoy these super simple, easy to follow steps on how to draw a dog!______________________________________Don't forget about the green ★ to follow my store to get notifications of new resources and freebies!If you
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Art Lessons: Art History Mexican Suns
Ancient people, like the Aztecs, knew the importance of the sun in their lives but did not understand what it was. The ancient Aztec religion was highly focused on keeping nature in balance and the sun was a large part of that. This project focuses on balance and symmetrical design. It is definitely one of my favorite lessons from my Mexican Marketplace Thematic Unit.
This mixed media project uses painted paper, oil pastels, tempera paints and painted paper scraps to create an adorable sun insp
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2nd - 5th
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Art: Kandinsky Circles
This is a very simple lesson based on the work of russian artist Wassily Kandinsky . just about every art teacher has some version of this lesson in their repotare. I have done it many times and many different ways, and have found this method to be my favorite.
I usually do this simple, 2 class lesson with 1st graders but I would be right at home in any 2nd or 3rd grade class.
It is a great lesson for increasing young artists dexterity and control, through the drawing of concentric circles. In
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1st - 3rd
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Color: lesson plans
Art projects, games and activities for kids Pre-K through Elementary. It introduces artists and basic art concepts. Teaches kids about primary colors (Mondrian), secondary colors (Seurat), color and emotions (Matisse), and colors in nature + watercolors (Monet).
It features 30 pages with step-by-step descriptions and variations. It is very easy to follow (and build upon). It has 4 major art projects and a lot of extra activities + more ideas online (with links provided in the .pdf).
Follow ou
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PreK - 5th
African Mask Power Point Lesson
This African Mask Power Point introduces students to the characteristics of African Masks. This Power Point presentation has examples of African Masks, closure/review questioning slides and video links . It includes a compare and contrast activity (common core) with a reproducible handout. Step by step project instructions are included to make an African Mask using milk jugs. Examples of each step, examples of completed projects and a reproducible rubric are included. I have done this project i
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4th - 8th
Henri Matisse Art lesson The Snail Pre-k to 3rd Grade History Project Biography
This lesson plan introduces your students to Artist Henri Matisse. The lesson is perfect for Pre-K through 3rd grade. Students will have the opportunity to practice scissor skills and design techniques using paper in a collage format. The lesson will invite the child to create a beautiful unique art piece based on the techniques used by Mr. Matisse and create an art piece that is based on the example of Matisse's art work "The Snail." You can use this lesson in the following ways:a unit on t
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PreK - 2nd
Vincent van Gogh Biography, Puzzle, and Activity - Sub lesson
Vincent van Gogh Biography and Activities This lesson has been uploaded as a PDF. This is a fun lesson on one of my favorite artists, Vincent van Gogh. I used Bedroom at Arles as a basis for this lesson. I've included some biographical information, fun facts, as well as a cut, glue, and color activity as well as a secret code puzzle to uncover another interesting fact. This lesson is perfect for 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. It can be used as a stand-alone lesson or incorporated into a lesson
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5th - 8th
SHAPEship: K-1 Rocket Ship Art Project Using Geometric Shapes
This primary Art Lesson is all about shapes! Students will use simple shapes to build a rocket ship that looks like it is blasting off! This visual arts lesson is aligned to National Core Art Standards and Core Content Math standards for K and 1st grade. Step by step instructions, photos, and assessment included.
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K - 1st
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Bullying Activities Free Mini Lesson
Have your students think and debate about bullying using 3 very popular artworks by Norman Rockwell!Your Arts Discovery Mini Unit in detail:Here is a simple History of Arts set of 30 task cards to describe and analyze 3 of Rockwell's paintings Bully Before, Bully After and Girl with a Black Eye. An excellent way for your students to practice hypotheses and inferences, as an anticipation.You will find, for each painting:❑ some questions❑ writing follow-ups to engage your students❑ ideas to start
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5th - 10th
Also included in: Bullying Activities and Worksheets Bundle
Mexican Folk Alebrijes
Handouts, Example, and guide for Mexican Folk Alebrijes visual art lesson. These resources could be used for ant Alebrijes project, 2D or 3D. The main handout has English and Spanish labels.
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K - 12th, Adult Education
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Folk Art | Frida
Looking for a fun and easy way to draw everyone’s favorite fierce female artist? Look no further because here are the simple steps to create your own Frida Kahlo in the style of folk artist, Heather Galler. Of course you can customize Frida to become a portrait of whoever you would like! If you’re looking for some ideas as to how you can make add different ideas to this folk art frida, check out my IDEA SHEET here, or my full FOLK ART PORTRAIT LESSON, perfect art teachers as well as classroom te
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1st - 5th
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Intermediate/Middle School Art Project: Dragon Eye Distance Learning
Here is a single page handout I sent to my sixth graders for an at home art project.These directions briefly explain using visual texture, drawing the eye enlarged, and using shading to create depth. I was mostly relying on skills we had already learned in class for students to complete this successfully - so there isn't too much to it.If you love art, check out my paintings for sale on ImageKind, or my crazy earrings on DePop and Etsy, or No Corner Suns and art teacher merch on Redbubble.Don’t
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5th - 8th
Free Easy art project Van Gogh Irises Oil Pastel and Watercolor
This PDF digital lesson plan is easy to use and teach, preview it with me here!3rd graders and up will enjoy learning about Vincent van Gogh's Irises painting and Post Impressionism in our short 7 slide front load. You will enjoy using the lesson instructional slides to teach your students how to create their own Irises drawing with oil pastels and finish off with a quick watercolor background. Confidence builder as all students have success with this lesson! Use for you, a sub or even a volu
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3rd - 6th
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Gustav Klimt Art Lesson and Instruction Video
Gustav Klimt used gold leaf in his art, wore long robes and adored cats. He is my type of man! He was a true free spirit and painted all day, every day. Students will love learning about his life and art. In this detailed lesson we will learn about Gustav Klimt and be inspired to recreate The Tree of Life. In a close analysis of this piece, we will learn about symbolism and how to use it. We will use metallic paints, pens and use corks and cotton buds to create shapes. The end result will be a s
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2nd - 8th
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Free Koi Fish Collage Art Lesson
A fun DYNAMIC art lesson that your students will love! FREE VERSION (See the FULL version here) This gorgeous Japanese koi fish collage lesson plan for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade is the perfect way to engage your students and practice key creative critical thinking skills. If you've been looking for something new to engage your students so they can really create unique art pieces that will look great in the hallway and on display, you've come to the right place!________________________
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3rd - 6th
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