Elementary School Visual Arts Google Apps (by date, oldest first)

Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Observational Pumpkin Drawing was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I placed several plastic pumpkins and gourds at each set of tables for students to look at and draw. Students practiced drawing/coloring pumpkins and gourds in their sketchbooks or on small paper first. Next, students started a Final Copy drawing of one observational pumpkin and one gourd on 11 x 17-inch paper (horizontal). Students used oil pastels and watercolor paint. Plan to do this unit during the fall, between Halloween and Thanksgiving. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Spooky Structures Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I asked students to brainstorm in their sketchbook first. Students were asked to choose a Spooky Structure: school, hotel, house, church, etc. Students learned how to use a ruler and yardstick for measurements. Once the drawing was on Final Copy Paper, students may color and paint with the appropriate art materials. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

This creative Pizza Collage: Art Unit was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on the big screen. For this assignment, I asked students to make a Pizza Collage of their favorite type of pizza. Lots of students love just a Cheese Pizza, but when they see all the types of delicious paper toppings they can add to their special pizza, they can’t wait. Students learned tracing, cutting, gluing, and placing (overlapping) skills during this 2-Day Art Unit. Students shared who they were making the special pizza for and their favorite pizza toppings. I love hanging these out on the gallery ceilings. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy!

Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Fall/Winter Birch Tree Unit was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. It is best to use watercolor paper for this unit, since it does the best job of absorbing and working with the watercolor paint. However, if watercolor paper is not at your disposal, please find the heaviest white drawing paper you can find. Painter’s Tape is also best for this assignment, but in a pinch, you may use masking tape- although masking tape may need to be stuck to a different surface (shirt/), it isn’t too sticky on the paper. I hope you have as much fun with this artwork as I have! I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Fish Aquarium Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I made 4 unique pre-cut fish aquarium stencils that students could choose from and trace on large 18 x 24-inch paper. Students were asked to brainstorm ideas for the background, and what the Fish Aquarium could be sitting on. Students were given lots of fish/aquarium life photos as a resource to draw from. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

This creative Bird’s Eye View Perspective Unit: 3D Forms OR City Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I asked students to choose a Perspective artwork to complete: the 3D Forms artwork OR the City Scene artwork. Students used a ruler for most of this assignment and learned perspective drawing. Students worked with value or details in their artworks. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Lily Pond Scene, Monet-inspired was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. It is best to use 18 x 24 white paper for this unit, since this will be a rather large artwork. This unit should last 4-(50 minute) class periods. I allowed the use of crayon for everything except the lily pond. I allowed the use of watercolor paint for the lily pond. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Jacob Lawrence Storefront Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. It is best to use 18 x 24 white paper for this unit, since this will be a rather large artwork. This unit should last 4-(50 minute) class periods. I allowed the use of crayon for larger areas on the paper (like the sky, road, sidewalk, and buildings). I allowed the use of colored pencils for small, detailed areas. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Fingerprint Flower Garden Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I asked students to use their pointer finger (no paint brush) to create the flower pedals. Students filled the paper with fingerprint flowers for one class period. During the second-class period, students used crayons and color markers to draw stems, leaves, grass, insects, and other things in their scene. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Ghostly Self Portraits Unit was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. It is best to use grey newsprint paper if you have it, but if you do not you could use white drawing paper (if you give the white paper a grey-ish look ahead of time). I used pencil to sketch everything out in student sketchbooks and on final copy newsprint paper. I used black crayon OR black oil pastel (depending on grade level) to first outline the major features of the pencil drawing. The older students used oil pastels. After outlining, white crayon OR white oil pastels were used for the self-portrait eyes, and a few other areas. Pattern was a focus throughout the composition whether it showed up on the person or in the background. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Van Gogh-inspired Sunflowers Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I made 4 unique pre-cut flower vase stencils that students could choose from and trace on large 18 x 24-inch paper. Students were asked to brainstorm ideas for the inside of the vase, and what the vase could be sitting on. Students were given the choice of sunflowers or other flowers to draw. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Field of Flowers Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I asked the students to start right on a 18x24-inch Final Copy Paper. Students were asked to draw 15-30 large flowers all over their paper. Students were allowed to paint the flowers with any colors they wanted. When the artwork was dry students outlined all the flowers with a black sharpie marker. Some collage skills were added to the assignment at the end of the unit when students needed to cut/glue down strips of construction paper to the bottom of the Final Copy Field of Flowers, to look like fence posts. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Warm & Cool Hand Paintings Design was created to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I used large 18 x 24-inch paper. Students traced their arm/hands, traced large lids, and used rulers and yardsticks to create a unique design. Students were asked to use either warm colors in their arm/hand, and cool colors in the background, OR vice versa. Students used watercolor paints to color their entire artwork. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

This creative It’s just a Circle! Or is it? : Art Unit was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on the big screen.

For this assignment, I asked students to make an awesome artwork out of a simple “circle”. Students start with a brainstorming circle paper. After brainstorming different circle designs, students choose their favorite for a Final Copy Paper. Art materials could be colored pencils, crayons, watercolor paint, and/or color sharpies. *CONTRAST, PATTERN, REPETITION, MOVEMENT, ETC. This is a 2-3-day assignment.

I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy!

This creative Underwater Perspective Walkway: Art Unit was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on the big screen.

For this assignment, I asked students to make an Underwater Perspective Walkway, celebrating the joy of 1-point perspective and sea life. Students brainstorm their ideas in a sketchbook, and learn how to draw in 1-point perspective (step-by-step demonstrations). Measurements w/ rulers and yardsticks are learned. A compass is used for the curves. Students take the sketch to Final Copy paper and outline important features. Materials will be mainly colored pencils and transparent watercolor blue wash paints. This is a 3-5-day assignment.

I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy!

Make Learning a Blast! Interactive Drag & Drop Games & Activities (Shape, Color & Letter Sorting Included - No Prep Needed!)

Boost early learning with FUN and engaging drag & drop activities! This no-prep resource keeps young minds active with a variety of exciting games that develop:

• Shape Recognition & Sorting: Drag colorful shapes to their matching outlines, mastering identification and classification.
• Color Matching & Sorting: Enhance color recognition and sorting skills through interactive drag & drop exercises.
• Letter Recognition & Sorting: Build a strong foundation in the alphabet with interactive letter matching and sorting games.

All activities are ready to use - no prep required! Simply open the file and let the learning adventure begin.

Benefits for Students:

• Interactive Learning: Drag & drop mechanics keep children engaged and actively participating in the learning process.
• Enhanced Cognitive Skills: Sorting activities strengthen problem-solving, critical thinking, and visual discrimination.
• Fun & Rewarding: The interactive format makes learning enjoyable, boosting motivation and confidence.
• Strong Foundation: Develops essential skills for future academic success, all while having a blast!

Perfect for:

• Preschoolers
• Kindergarteners
• Homeschool environments
• Teachers and learning centers

Get ready for smiles and learning with Make Learning a Blast! Drag & Drop Games & Activities! ✨

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Struggling to engage students in sentence building? Look no further than Caption the Photo, the interactive activity that ignites creativity and confidence through hilarious pictures!

Here's why Caption the Photo is a game-changer for your classroom:

• Supercharge Learning: Students craft funny and grammatically correct sentences based on wacky photos, making language practice a blast!
• Boosts Brainpower: Target specific areas like grammar, vocabulary, or sentence structure with a fun twist.
• Perfect for Any Time: Liven up morning meetings, end-of-day activities, or quick brain breaks with a dose of laughter and learning.
• Confidence Creators: As students craft witty captions, watch their confidence in writing and critical thinking skills soar.
• Versatility is Key: Caption the Photo is adaptable to any grade level and learning objective, making it a classroom staple.

The result? Students who are excited to write, laugh, and learn!

Ready to add Caption the Photo to your teaching toolbox? Start watching your students' language skills take flight!

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Interactive Match Mania! Drag & Drop Fun with Amazing Creatures!

Boost Early Learning with Engaging Shadow Matching!

What is it?

Interactive Match Mania! is an exciting drag-and-drop game designed to transform learning for young children. Students embark on a captivating adventure, matching adorable bugs, playful farm animals, mighty dinosaurs, and fascinating sea creatures to their shadows!

What will students learn?

• Visual Recognition: Develops critical thinking skills by identifying shapes and matching them to their corresponding shadows.
• Creature Classification: Introduces basic science concepts by sorting animals into familiar categories.
• Fine Motor Skills: Strengthens hand-eye coordination through the fun and interactive drag-and-drop gameplay.
• Memory Enhancement: Improves recall and memory retention as children remember which shadow belongs to each creature.

How will teachers benefit?

• Engaging Lesson Tool: Interactive Match Mania! adds a touch of fun and excitement to lesson plans, keeping students actively engaged.
• Differentiation Friendly: The game caters to a variety of learning styles, making it a perfect tool for differentiated instruction.
• Assessment at a Glance: Teachers can easily gauge student understanding by observing their progress in the game.
• Time-Saving Solution: Interactive Match Mania! is a ready-made activity that saves valuable lesson planning time.

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Unleash the Luck of the Irish with this St. Patrick's Day Virtual Field Trip to Ireland!

Spark curiosity and ignite a love of learning with this interactive virtual field trip to Ireland, designed to engage students of all ages. This immersive experience goes beyond shamrocks and leprechauns, offering a deep dive into the rich history and traditions behind St. Patrick's Day.

Here's what makes this virtual adventure stand out:

• Explore Iconic Landmarks: Virtually travel across Ireland, visiting famous sites like Dublin's bustling streets and the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher.
• Interactive Learning: Engage with captivating virtual tours that bring Irish culture to life.
• Challenge & Grow: Test your knowledge with thought-provoking comprehension questions that encourage critical thinking skills.
• Unforgettable Experience: Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of St. Patrick's Day celebrations like never before.

Benefits for Students:

• Deeper Understanding of St. Patrick's Day: Move beyond the green and explore the history and cultural significance of the holiday.
• Enhanced Geography & History Knowledge: Virtually travel to Ireland and learn about its captivating history and landmarks.
• Critical Thinking Boost: Answer engaging comprehension questions that challenge students to think deeply about what they've learned.
• Culturally Immersive Experience: Gain a firsthand look at Irish traditions, music, and customs.

This virtual field trip is the perfect way to:

• Supplement classroom learning about St. Patrick's Day and Irish culture.
• Offer a fun and engaging alternative to traditional classroom activities.
• Spark a love of travel and exploration in students of all ages.

So, pack your virtual bags and get ready for an unforgettable adventure to the Emerald Isle! ☘️

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With this activity, students will gain valuable knowledge about healthy and unhealthy habits. Through interactive discussions and engaging exercises, they will learn to distinguish between beneficial and detrimental behaviors. This educational experience aims to empower students with the awareness and understanding necessary to make informed choices for a healthier lifestyle. 

By exploring different habits and their impacts on physical and mental well-being, students will develop crucial life skills that can positively influence their overall quality of life. Join us in this exciting journey of self-discovery and acquire the tools to cultivate habits that promote wellness and personal growth. Discover the keys to a happy and healthy life through this transformative activity. Start your journey towards a vibrant and fulfilling future today!