Elementary School Visual Arts Projects (by price, low to high)

Celebrate the end of the school year in style with this Last Day of School Crown Craft! This fun and easy DIY printable is perfect for classrooms, homeschool celebrations, or end-of-year parties. Students will love coloring, decorating, and assembling their own crowns to wear proudly on their special day!

What’s Included:

• 1 Printable Crown Template (Black & White)
• "Last Day of School" text with fun decorative elements (stars, bows, music notes, and more!)
• Instructions for easy use

How to Use:

• Color and decorate the crown.
• Carefully cut along the lines.
• Tape or glue the ends together to form a wearable crown.
• Wear it proudly to celebrate the Last Day of School!

Perfect For:

Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Elementary students

End-of-year classroom activities

Keepsake crafts and photo ops

Add a touch of creativity and excitement to your last school day with this adorable crown craft!

Celebrate Kindness Day, National Kindness Day, and World Kindness Day with these fun and meaningful Kindness Headband Coloring Crafts! This set includes 2 differentiated headbands that children can color, personalize, and proudly wear, making it perfect for classrooms, homeschools, or community kindness events. Each headband design encourages kindness and positivity, helping young learners connect with the importance of compassion in a creative way.

How to Use:

1. Print out the differentiated headband pages.
2. Allow children to color and decorate each headband.
3. Cut out along the outline.
4. Tape or staple the ends to fit each child’s head.

These Kindness Day Headbands offer an engaging craft activity that students can wear as a reminder of kindness. Perfect for group activities, morning meetings, or craft time, they help children celebrate and spread kindness while having fun.

Looking for a way to keep your students engaged and learning throughout the summer? Look no further than this exciting Summer Bucket List Challenge! This creative activity uses the power of nouns to spark imagination, plan adventures, and solidify language skills – all while having a blast!

Here's how it benefits your students:

• Unleash Creativity: Brainstorming bucket list items using nouns encourages students to think outside the box and dream up exciting summer adventures. From exploring a (forest) to building a (sandcastle), the possibilities are endless!
• Boost Language Skills: Nouns are the building blocks of sentences. By focusing on nouns, students practice identifying, using, and understanding these essential parts of speech in a fun and interactive way.
• Plan for Fun: This activity helps students structure their summer break by planning activities they'll truly enjoy. From visiting a (museum) to attending a (concert), they can tailor their bucket list to their interests.
• Make Lasting Memories: Turning summer dreams into reality creates unforgettable experiences that students will cherish long after the break is over.
• Spark Curiosity: This activity encourages students to explore new things and expand their horizons. It might lead them to discover a new passion for (stargazing) or a love for learning about (ancient history)!

Get ready for a summer filled with creativity, learning, and unforgettable fun! This engaging educational activity is the perfect way to keep your students' minds active and spirits high throughout the break.

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Celebrate Learning & Laughter: Create Your Own End-of-Year School Memory Capsule!Unleash Your Inner Storyteller & Reflect on a Spectacular School Year!
This isn't your average school project! This year, capture the magic with a personalized School Memory Capsule. It's a blast from the past in the making, guaranteed to spark joy and remind you of all the incredible moments you shared with friends and teachers.
But wait, there's more! Here's why this activity rocks:

• Lights, Camera, Memories! Become a memory maestro and create snapshots showcasing your favorite school moments. Did you ace a tough test? Win the big game? Celebrate those victories and everything in between!
• Reflect & Recharge: Take a step back and appreciate all you've accomplished this year. This activity isn't just about fun, it's about recognizing your growth and celebrating your achievements.
• A Treasure to Keep: This personalized capsule isn't just for now, it's a keepsake for the future! Years down the line, you can revisit these memories and reminisce about the amazing times you had in school.

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Looking for a way to boost student engagement, creativity, and confidence? This ice cream scoop activity is the perfect solution! It's a fun and interactive way for students to explore and celebrate their grade level.

Here's the scoop on how it benefits your students:

• Sparks Imagination & Creativity: Students will unleash their artistic side by coloring adorable ice cream scoops.
• Boosts Confidence: Reflecting on positive experiences builds self-esteem and a love for learning.
• Strengthens Memory & Knowledge: Writing down favorite memories and goals reinforces what they've learned.
• Sets Goals for the Future: Planning for upcoming challenges builds a path to success.
• Promotes Classroom Discussion: Sharing ice cream scoops can spark conversation and build community.

This activity is perfect for:

• Back-to-school introductions
• End-of-year celebrations
• Thematic learning units
• Building classroom spirit

So ditch the boring worksheets and dive into this engaging project! It's a guaranteed recipe for increased student enthusiasm and a love for learning!

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This is a informational reading passage about Jacob Lawrence as an African American Artist. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project activity or for Black History Month.

Information on...

- Early Life

- Family Life

- Interesting Facts

- Artists

INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential leader. Perfect for close reading!

• Colored and black-line version
• Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)

Other newsletter for Black History Month:

Misty Copeland

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Louis Armstrong

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Ruby Bridges

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Maya Angelou

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Celebrate Kindness Day, National Kindness Day, and World Kindness Day with these interactive and meaningful Kindness Headband Coloring Crafts! This resource includes 2 differentiated headbands for young learners to color, personalize, and wear, making it perfect for classrooms, homeschools, and community events focused on kindness and empathy. Each headband is designed to reinforce the themes of kind words and kind actions, helping children connect with the concept of kindness in a fun, hands-on way.

This set also includes a social story about kindness that teaches children about the power of kind words and kind actions. Through relatable characters and scenarios, the story emphasizes simple but impactful actions, like saying “Thank you” or “Please,” and practicing patience, sharing, and listening to others. This story is a valuable resource for promoting empathy and social skills in young learners, helping them understand why kindness matters.

Product Features:

• 2 Differentiated Headbands: Each headband can be customized, offering different designs to engage learners of varying skill levels.
• Kindness Social Story Included: The story helps children learn about using kind words and practicing kind actions, reinforcing positive social-emotional skills in a way they can relate to and enjoy.
• Easy-to-Make Craft: Simply color, cut out, and tape or staple the ends to fit each child’s head.

How to Use:

1. Print out the headband and social story pages.
2. Allow students to color and decorate each piece, choosing colors and designs that reflect kindness.
3. Read the social story together, discussing examples of kind words and kind actions.
4. Cut out the headbands along the outline and tape or staple the ends to fit each child’s head.

These Kindness Headbands and the included social story are fantastic tools for teaching children about the importance of kindness. They empower young learners to use kind words like “Thank you” and “Please” and to take kind actions like sharing and taking turns. Perfect for Kindness Day celebrations, morning meetings, or any lesson focused on social-emotional learning, these headbands and story will help children spread kindness and positivity wherever they go!

This no prep Google Slides project works perfectly with almost any middle grade/YA fiction novel. While students are highly engaged and thinking creatively they are simultaneously analyzing text elements such as the plot, conflict, resolution, theme, and point of view of various characters. This resource includes directions, an editable yearbook template, and a teacher exemplar in case students need ideas bringing their work to life. Integrates seamlessly to Google Classroom!

The ELA department at my school uses independent projects like these in our choice boards as students finish their work early. This would also be great to replace book reports or as an extension or passion project!

Looking for the perfect one-day project? This rock crystals project is highly engaging for students, has cross-curricular connections, and includes National Art Standards for 2nd-5th grade.

This art project is simple to teach and students love it - perfect for any time of the year or when you typically have schedule disruptions. It can be completed as a one-day lesson or extended - multiple options are included in this resource.

This resource is in a PDF file with 8 pages and includes:

• 2 rock crystal lessons with detailed step-by-step instructions with photos
• cross-curricular and literacy connections
• facts about rock crystals and suggested additional resources
• multiple lesson variations with examples
• suggested project variations

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Welcome to our special lesson plan in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Join us as we delve into the vibrant world of Asian culture through an exciting art project. This student-tested lesson plan is designed to explore the rich traditions of Asian art, with a focus on the unique techniques and styles of Thangka scroll paintings.

Thangkas are traditional Tibetan Buddhist paintings depicting deities, scenes, or mandalas on cotton or silk appliqué. Throughout Asia, these exquisite scroll paintings are treasured for their spiritual significance and intricate craftsmanship. In our lesson, we will dive deep into the history and symbolism of Thangka art, highlighting its importance in Asian culture.

This resource includes:

- Teacher’s guide for a 3- 45-minute lesson. (I did the project with grade 5, and that's how long it took)

- 9 slides - A presentation

- 3 templates

Skills Developed in this lesson:

- Learn art vocabulary and concepts; Asian culture.

- Fine motor skills

- Learn art vocabulary to describe choices while creating art.

If you like this resource, check out our other Asian projects!

⭐️Asian Heritage Month culture worksheets | AAPI month activity

⭐️Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Bundle for Asian culture art projects

⭐️NO PREP Valentine's day craft and bulletin board

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You can get a big bang for your buck with this resource! Think "Flat Stanley" of Science. Sammie Steam was designed to look like a cross between the scientist Albert Einstein and the artist Leonardo da Vinci. This packet contains many suggested Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math challenges. It was created with the purpose of getting families actively involved with their children by completing challenges that will have them all having fun! Sammie STEAM, the adventure dog, will become your students' companion as they complete these activities outside of the school day. This will help foster a strong home/school relationships! As the children complete the activities and share them with the class other students will eagerly join in! It is a perfect way to encourage the students to make connections from one academic area to the other. This package offers differentiated ways for the students to document their STEAM experience. Students are encouraged to use photography, artwork, writing, a log etc. This original challenge, created by the STEM to STEAM Trio, is aligned to the Next Generation Science and Common Core standards. STEM is great but STEAM is better.

Included in the packet:

Letter to the teacher detailing the project

Letter to the families with directions for completing the challenge

Sammie Steam (black/white and color)

Badges to glue on Sammie (black/white and color)

List of possible challenges for families to complete

Recording sheet

Writing paper (for primary and intermediate)

Completion Award (black/white and color)

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Designed as an extension for teaching "Adding Three Numbers" (CCSS.Math.Content.1.OA.B.3), this activity not only reviews adding three groups of numbers, but also enhances listening and sequencing skills, observational skills, and communication skills. It is very versatile! You can use is as a simple worksheet as a review of adding three numbers, as a quick craft, or take the time and create a glyph with your students reviewing what they like or don't like about the snow!

Are you ready to elevate your art curriculum with an elementary art project unit that combines whimsy, sculpture, and hands-on creativity? Introducing our Elementary art project unit Famous artist Jeff Koons sculpture and shading— an engaging and dynamic art project unit that will delight students.

Watch as students immerse themselves in the fascinating world of Jeff Koons's sculptures, learning essential techniques such as shading, and molding. As they manipulate the material, they develop fine motor skills and spatial awareness while understanding three-dimensional art forms more deeply.

In this lesson, students will explore the technique of shading in art. They will learn how to shade to add depth and dimension to their artwork through guided practice and hands-on activity. By the end of the lesson, students will have a solid understanding of shading and how to apply it effectively in their own art.

Unlock the potential of your students' creativity today with this student-tested art project unit get started with our Jeff Koons Balloon Dog Sculpture and prepare to be amazed by the masterpieces that emerge.

This resource includes:

- Teacher’s guide for a 6 - 45-minute lesson

- 57 slides - Scripted Slideshow with project guide

- 6 worksheets

- 7 extra printables: posters, awards, and frames

- project rubric and objectives

Skills Developed in this lesson:

- Learn art vocabulary and concepts; Jeff Koons life and work overview; contemporary art.

- Fine motor skills

- Learn art vocabulary to describe choices while creating art.

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Looking for engaging and educational elementary art sub plans for your students?

Elementary art sub plans Collaborative poster fosters teamwork and creativity!

Students create a colorful Collaborative poster inspired by Mondrian's geometric shapes and primary colors. This activity will enhance their teamwork and creative skills, culminating in a unified class project and it is also perfect for Elementary art sub plans.

An engaging activity involves students searching through magazines for primary colors, black, and white, making the project both fun and educational. Get your students excited about art and teamwork.

This resource includes:

• 21 scripted slideshow with a lesson guide
• Rubrics and objectives
• PDF file 31 pages of content
• Teacher's guide and lesson overview

If you like this resource, be sure to check out our other NO PREP activities!

⭐️Elementary color theory art lesson; Mondrian printable art activity.

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Great beginning of year project for upper elementary (4th grade and up) and middle school students! This plaster project has everything to start a successful year in the classroom - high student engagement, multiple project variations to finish plaster colors wheels with different media, worksheets for off-task or disruptive students, plus step-by-step instructions with photos - to guarantee an excellent outcome for your students, even if you have never used plaster before. A bonus for this project is after students make their own color wheel, they can use it for the rest of the school year as they work on other art projects.

If you have not worked with plaster in the elementary classroom, don't worry! This lesson includes specific instructions and tips for successfully using plaster with your students. Also included is a guide for ordering plaster with a formula for determining how much material you need to order.

All of my lessons are cross-curricular and multi-disciplinary. This lesson includes specific ideas on embedding formative assessments and other core subjects in this project.

This project is in a PDF file and contains 18 pages. It includes:

• Cross-curricular lesson with detailed instructions and photos for 4 plaster color wheel projects
• Project vocabulary & definitions
• Vocabulary writing assignment for off-task students
• Guide for ordering plaster
• Project variations
• Tips for working with plaster 
• Cross-curricular connections

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These mixed media Native American Eagle projects will inspire your students’ creativity while celebrating Native American Heritage Month.  This project is designed for elementary (2nd-5th grades) but can be easily adapted for middle school.  It uses a variety of materials to create spectacular artwork! 

This highly engaging lesson is multi-disciplinary and includes 4 projects of varying levels of difficulty providing built-in differentiation.  Let students choose a project,  assign different projects to different classes or grade levels, or use them to inspire your students’ creativity to create an entirely new project.  

This project is perfect for Native American Heritage Month (November) while studying animals or birds, or any time of year. 

This resource is in a PDF file and contains 29 pages. It includes: 

• Cross-curricular lesson with detailed instructions and photos for 4 projects
• Suggestions for project variations with instructions
• Eagle drawing guide for drawing multiple versions of eagle
• Cross-curricular and literacy connections
• Bald eagle facts & photos
• Native American Heritage Month facts
• Facts about bald eagles & Native American cultures
• Bald eagle templates
• National Core Arts Standards and TEKS (Texas) for 2nd-5th grades

This lesson uses a variety of materials & techniques to create striking artwork. This lesson includes National Core Arts Standards & TEKS (for Texas) for 2nd-5th grades. 

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End the School Year with a Bang! The Ultimate Celebration Bundle for Students

Tired of scrambling for last-minute activities? Wish you could wave goodbye to school year stress and create lasting memories for your students? Our exclusive End-of-School Year Celebration Bundle is here to save the day!

This jam-packed bundle has everything you need to turn those final school days into unforgettable fun.

Here's what makes it amazing for your students:

• Engaging Activities: We've got a treasure trove of creative games, puzzles, and projects to keep your students entertained and learning right up until the very last bell.
• Festive Decorations: Transform your classroom into a summery paradise with our vibrant decorations. It'll set the mood for celebration and make those end-of-year photos extra special!
• Stress-Free Fun: No more scrambling! This bundle provides everything you need in one convenient package. Save yourself time and focus on creating lasting memories with your students.
• Unforgettable Memories: Our activities are designed to be a blast, fostering laughter, reflection, and a sense of accomplishment as your students look back on a successful year.

Say goodbye to goodbyes that feel like good riddances! With our End-of-School Year Celebration Bundle, your students will leave school with smiles on their faces, hearts full of warm memories, and a head start on summer fun!

Order yours today and make this a school year ending they'll never forget!

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Need quick and easy paper craft projects? Check out this one page paper craft pack of Bat Shapes that are a great addition to unit studies, art centers, and homeschool art projects.

Included in this download:

• 15 One Page Crafts

Shapes included:

1. Circle
2. Square
3. Triangle
4. Rectangle
5. Semi-Circle
6. Oval
7. Diamond (Rhombus)
8. Heart
9. Star
10. Hexagon
11. Octagon
12. Pentagon
13. Trapezoid
14. Parallelogram
15. Crescent

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Need quick and easy paper craft projects? Check out this one page paper craft pack of Dragon Shapes that are a great addition to unit studies, art centers, and homeschool art projects.

Included in this download:

• 15 One Page Crafts

Shapes included:

1. Circle
2. Square
3. Triangle
4. Rectangle
5. Semi-Circle
6. Oval
7. Diamond (Rhombus)
8. Heart
9. Star
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Need quick and easy paper craft projects? Check out this one page paper craft pack of Dinosaur Shapes that are a great addition to unit studies, art centers, and homeschool art projects.

Included in this download:

• 15 One Page Crafts

Shapes included:

1. Circle
2. Square
3. Triangle
4. Rectangle
5. Semi-Circle
6. Oval
7. Diamond (Rhombus)
8. Heart
9. Star
10. Hexagon
11. Octagon
12. Pentagon
13. Trapezoid
14. Parallelogram
15. Crescent

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