2nd Grade Visual Arts Resources

No prep! This directed drawing pack guides students through an easy six-step process of creating five animal friends, and even a "create your own" page for students to design their own directed drawing activity to share with a friend or partner.

Directed drawing activities feature simple shapes and lines, and include clear, step-by-step numerical instructions for students to follow. You can also encourage students to add their own creative touches!

Directed Drawing Activities:

1. Elephants
2. Cats
3. Dogs
4. Frogs
5. Spiders
6. Create your own

Benefits of Directed Drawing

Fine Motor Skills: Directed drawing nurtures fine motor skills, essential for writing and other dexterous tasks. As students grasp and manipulate drawing tools, their hand-eye coordination and muscle control refine.
Creativity: Directed drawing sparks imagination and creativity. Students are encouraged to explore colors, shapes, and patterns - and to add their own unique touches to each creation!

Writing Foundations: Directed drawing lays the groundwork for writing and also improves handwriting skills. Students learn to follow visual instructions, recognize and manipulate shapes, and maintain consistent pencil strokes – all essential elements of handwriting!

Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

Engage in an enriching exploration of God's creation with our "Christian Earth Day Lapbook: Integrating Faith & Environmental Stewardship." This innovative teaching resource is designed to bridge faith and science, offering students at Christian schools and homeschooling environments a spiritually enriching way to celebrate Earth Day and learn about caring for the environment.

Key Features:

• Faith-Based Environmental Education: This lapbook provides a unique opportunity to explore environmental science through the lens of Christian stewardship, encouraging students to see conservation and care for the planet as extensions of their faith.
• Interactive Learning Experience: Filled with foldables, mini-books, and engaging activities, the lapbook format fosters an interactive learning environment that captivates students’ interests and deepens their understanding of environmental topics.
• Comprehensive Coverage of Key Themes: From recycling and conservation efforts to understanding biodiversity and God's command to steward the earth, this lapbook covers essential environmental topics with a Christian perspective.
• Ready-to-Use Teacher Resources: Includes thorough instructions, background information, and suggested scripture verses for meaningful discussions and reflections, making it easy for educators to implement.
• Versatile for Various Age Groups: Designed to be adaptable for a range of ages, this resource can be tailored to suit elementary through middle school students, making it a versatile addition to any Christian educational setting.
• Promotes Reflection and Action: Beyond learning about environmental issues, students are encouraged to reflect on their personal responsibility as stewards of the Earth and to take actionable steps towards sustainability in their daily lives.

Celebrate Earth Day with a deeper purpose by integrating faith with environmental stewardship. Our Christian Earth Day Lapbook is the perfect resource to inspire your students to care for God’s creation in meaningful ways.

These five colorful posters each contain an inspirational quote about art and creativity. Perfect for the art room or any classroom where you want to inspire children to think creatively.

Quotes include: ❤ “Every child is an artist.” - Pablo Picasso ❤ “Creativity is contagious. Pass it on.” – Albert Einstein ❤ “I dream my painting and then I paint my dream.” – Vincant Van Gogh ❤ “The painting has a life of its own.” – Jackson Pollock ❤ “Everything has beauty, but not everybody sees it.” – Andy Worhol

Student-tested activity. Learn art vocabulary and recreate one of Mondrian’s most famous art.

This resource includes:

- Teacher’s guide for 2 (45-minute) lessons

- 2 options to complete the artwork

- Piet Mondrian presentation 8 slides

- 2 worksheets

Bright Number Posters with Ten Frames - Numbers 0-20 | Vibrant Classroom Decor

Enhance your classroom’s learning environment with our Bright Number Posters featuring Ten Frames, designed to make number recognition and early math skills engaging and visually appealing. Perfect for teachers and parents alike, these posters provide a colorful and effective way to teach numbers 0-20.

Features:

• Bright & Vibrant Design: Each poster boasts a lively, eye-catching design with bold colors that instantly capture students' attention and bring energy to your classroom decor. The playful yet clear visuals make learning numbers a fun and enjoyable experience.
• Comprehensive Range: Includes numbers 0-20, each with its own dedicated poster. This ensures that children get a detailed and focused look at each number, helping to reinforce their understanding and recognition.
• Ten Frame Visualization: Each number poster features a ten frame that visually demonstrates the quantity associated with each number. This helps students grasp fundamental math concepts such as counting, addition, and subtraction, and strengthens their numerical understanding.
• Educational & Interactive: Designed to support visual learning and interactive teaching methods. The ten frames provide a practical, hands-on tool for teaching basic arithmetic and number sense in a way that’s easy for young learners to grasp.
• High-Quality Materials: Printed on durable, high-quality cardstock, these posters are built to withstand the hustle and bustle of a busy classroom. The vibrant colors and clear graphics ensure that they remain engaging and legible over time.
• Easy to Hang: Each poster is perfectly sized for easy display on classroom walls, bulletin boards, or learning centers. They come with pre-punched holes for hanging or can be easily framed to add a polished touch to your decor.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for both classroom settings and home learning environments. Whether you're a teacher, a homeschooler, or a parent, these posters are a fantastic resource for reinforcing number concepts and brightening up your learning space.

Bring color and clarity to your number lessons with our Bright Number Posters featuring Ten Frames. These vibrant and educational tools are sure to inspire and engage young learners, making number recognition and math practice an exciting part of their day. Order yours today and transform your classroom into a dynamic and interactive learning space!

This is a fantastic elementary art sub plan because it is so flexible! Use it as an art sub plan, a short project, an early finisher activity, or even for assessment.

This art sub plan includes 22 templates, instructions to use as a sub plan including suggestions for early finishers, notes to sub and teacher, a behavior reflection for off-task students, and more! It also includes step-by-step project instructions with variations,  templates in 2 sizes - full & half page, National Core Arts Standards & TEKS (Texas) for K-5 & more! 

This resource is in a PDF files with 53 pages and includes:

• Sub lesson with instructions and examples

• Early finisher suggestions for sub

• 22 reproducible templates - each in full page & half page sizes

• Step-by-step instructions to use as a cross-curricular lesson with multiple variations

• Material variations

• Instructions to use as an early finisher activity

• 4 notes to the teacher for sub use 

• 2 notes to sub

• Cross-curricular connections for one day lesson

• Ideas for assessment & pre assessment for one day lesson

• National Arts Standards & TEKS (Texas) for K-5

This lesson can be created with or without included templates.  Print out the instructions and a few templates for sub use, and note to sub & fill in the information.  Note to teacher page & behavior reflection may also be left for sub use. This resource contains everything you need to leave for your substitute - just add your daily schedule.

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Saddle up for a Valentine's Day celebration with our Howdy Valentine's Day Coloring Pack! This delightful pack features 8 pages of charming designs centered around classic cowboy elements such as boots, hats, and hearts, perfect for spreading love and cheer in the Wild West style.

Inside, you'll find intricately detailed illustrations of cowboy boots adorned with hearts, hats with romantic embellishments, and heart-shaped lassos to capture your creativity. Each page is designed with care to provide hours of relaxing and enjoyable coloring experience for both kids and adults alike.

Whether you're a seasoned cowpoke or a greenhorn in the coloring world, our

Howdy Valentine's Day Coloring Pack offers something for everyone. Let your imagination roam free as you bring these Western-themed designs to life with your favorite colors and shades.

So round up your crayons, grab your spurs, and get ready to create some heartwarming masterpieces with our Howdy Valentine's Day Coloring Pack. It's sure to be a rootin' tootin' good time for all!

Includes a PDF pack of 8 pages. Some include sayings such as Happy Valentine's Day and Howdy Valentine. There are also options without words.

Engage Your Students with a Fun, NO-PREP Robot Art Lesson!

Looking for an easy, engaging, and cross-curricular art activity? This robot-themed lesson combines creativity with literacy, making it perfect for art integration, sub plans, or mini-lessons. Students will create unique robot art pieces that not only develop artistic skills but also enhance key literacy competencies. Plus, their creations will make a fantastic hallway or classroom display!

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

• Minimal prep—just print the student pages and gather a few simple materials.
• Ideal for substitute plans, emergency lessons, homeschooling, or quick, effective mini-lessons.
• Designed to captivate even the most reluctant learners with a roll-and-draw game element that encourages creativity.
• Includes hand-drawn resources to take the pressure off perfection, helping students feel confident and engaged.

What’s Included:

• Non-editable PDF
• Roll-and-draw game sheet
• Reflection sheets
• Coloring page
• Finished example
• Writing activities

Why Hand-Drawn Matters:
Students often feel intimidated by perfect, digitally created examples. Hand-drawn elements help reduce anxiety and make the activity approachable for all skill levels. By focusing on effort and creativity rather than perfection, this resource inspires students to take risks and enjoy the process.

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"Great art activity to put in emergency plans! The writing activities go well with it, and the activity is versatile enough that you can use it in nearly any grade level."

Whether you’re planning for the week ahead or preparing for the unexpected, this robot art activity is a must-have addition to your teaching toolkit.

Unleash Kid's Inner Artist: Draw 15 Amazing Animals!

Join us on a fun adventure to create 15 incredible animals! This easy-to-follow guide uses simple shapes to break down each drawing into 7 manageable steps.

Here's what you'll get:

• Step-by-step instructions: We'll start with basic shapes and gradually add details, making drawing fun and achievable.
• 15 unique animals: Unleash kid's creativity with a variety of creatures, from cuddly cats to funny a happy rooster.
• Confidence boost: By the final step, kid'll be drawing and coloring the favorite animals independently, feeling proud of themself artistic skills!

Get ready to be surprised by what they can create!

This fabulous and engaging K-2 activity will gradually allow young learners to enjoy drawing and creating fantastic art pieces. Step-by-step instructions allow each student to create classroom materials drawings during whole group instruction or independent learning time. Students can then add vocabulary, sentences, or a short idea to describe their object. This fun and exciting activity grows as students grow throughout the year.

I create a practice art notebook for students where each piece gets glued into their book as they develop mastery. The added creative writing element means they learn to talk about art in a French too!

How to prepare this resource:

Make a copy of each page and distribute to students. You can arrange to have them all done in a booklet form or, as I do, I make copies at the beginning of the year and add pages to a ‘cahier d’art’ for students to work on at their own pace once we have done a few as a group.

Students love the independence of working on the art piece on their own and as language production develops, they even go back to their first drawings to add details and sentences to describe their work!

When to use this resource in the classroom:

These activities can be used from the first week of school. Following instructions, mastering step-by-step directions can start at any time during the school year. Students will love using these pages as their confidence grows as each step shows dotted line additions that add a version of what each step looks like.

As language develops during the year, students can add details, descriptions, or story starters to prompt creative writing.

I hope your students enjoy learning to draw these classroom materials!

Appropriate audience:

I use these posters in my French Immersion classroom with Grade 1 and Grade 2 students. I feel confident that they could be used for any grade from K-6

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What grade level:

I personally use these texts with Grade 1 and Grade 2 students in French Immersion. I feel confident that students from Kindergarten to Grade Three will find these most useful and teachers can come back to the texts with any students who may be experiencing challenges in their French reading skills. Core French teachers will be sure to add the resource to their repertoire for Grades 4 to 6 as they learn to read and write at the Junior level.

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4. Great variety of expressions to foster Growth Mindset
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This is a complete lesson for seed dispersal, which is a fun back to school activity! The lesson is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards, making it perfect for second and third graders. There are also extension activities listed. The STEM to STEAM trio hopes you enjoy this!

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Unlock your child's artistic potential with "How To Draw Robots For Kids!" This engaging and interactive guide is designed to teach children aged 8-12 how to draw amazing robots using simple grids and easy-to-follow steps. Perfect for young artists and robot enthusiasts, this book offers over 60 exciting robot designs that provide hours of creative fun.

Why Choose Our Book?

Interactive Learning: The grid method breaks down complex images into manageable parts, helping kids understand proportions and shapes easily.

Variety of Designs: From friendly robot helpers to powerful warriors, there's a wide range of designs to inspire every child.

Step-by-Step Instructions: Clear and concise steps make drawing easy for beginners and more advanced young artists.

Boosts Creativity: Encourages children to explore their imagination and develop their unique drawing style.

Fun and Educational: Combines creativity with learning, making drawing robots a fun and educational experience.

This book is an excellent tool for parents, teachers, and caregivers looking to inspire creativity and artistic growth in children. Whether your child is just starting to draw or looking to improve their skills, "How To Draw Robots For Kids" provides a comprehensive and enjoyable drawing experience.

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Farm Animals COW Craft Activity, for Bulletin Board or Hallway Art. Color, cut, and paste to assemble! Great for summer, NO PREP substitute plans, etc.

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Are you looking for engaging March Spring Bulletin Board Craft Activities for your students? This Flower Craft is the perfect one for your students! This craft is great for spring or March bulletin boards.

Display the completed crafts proudly on bulletin boards, hallways, or doors—a showcase for the entire school community.

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Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with our vibrant coloring sheets! These printables solve the problem of engaging kids in learning about Latino culture and history through fun, educational activities. Perfect for classrooms and home, they highlight Latino leaders, traditions, and pride, making heritage education enjoyable and interactive.

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Lion Color by Number - Coloring Pages

is an engaging and visually captivating design perfect for both children and adults who enjoy the art of coloring. This intricate design features a majestic lion rendered in intricate detail, poised amidst its natural habitat. Each section of the lion's mane, body, and background is marked with a number, corresponding to a specific color palette.

Users can immerse themselves in the creative process by simply matching the numbers with the corresponding colors provided in the color key. As they fill in each section with vibrant hues, they'll witness the lion come to life with stunning realism and beauty.

With its combination of intricate artwork and intuitive color-coding system, "Lion Color by Number - Coloring Pages" offers a delightful and relaxing experience that fosters creativity and mindfulness. Whether used for leisurely enjoyment or educational purposes, this design promises hours of artistic satisfaction and joy.

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Free Thanksgiving Turkey Coloring Activity – Hand-Drawn and Engaging for Students!

Celebrate Thanksgiving with this fun and free turkey coloring activity! Perfect for classrooms or home use, this hand-drawn turkey artwork allows students to express their creativity while learning about the Thanksgiving holiday. Designed to captivate and entertain, this activity is ideal for developing fine motor skills, fostering creativity, and encouraging artistic expression. Whether as part of a holiday lesson or a standalone craft, this free Thanksgiving coloring activity will keep students excited and involved.

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Students are given 10 elements to add to their work of art in order. Even though the requirements are the same each piece is unique! Since there is no "right way" to add some of the elements it is a confidence booster! Perfect for older kids to independently work on, or for younger students to follow along with the teacher. Also could be used for sub plan! Includes 3 different task card sets.

Printable Fire Safety Week activities are perfect for keeping kids engaged and entertained during OCTOBER . These activities include a variety of fun and educational options that can be easily printed and completed at home or on the go. this bundle contains, Coloring Pages, mazes, Sudoku , mandala coloring sheets .

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