Less than $5 3rd Grade Visual Arts Activities (by rating)

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!

This student-tested activity teaches about Mondrian's abstract art as well as about the artist Mondrian and art vocabulary.

This resource includes:

- Teacher’s guide for 3 - 45-minute lesson

- 4 worksheets

- 2 Mondrian frames

- A presentation on the work of Piet Mondrian

- Background information on Piet Mondrian

- 2 posters

- 2 options the play the tetris game

- Awards and medals

Skills Developed in this lesson:

- Learn art vocabulary; Mondrian life and work; abstract art.

- Fine motor skills

- Learn art vocabulary to describe choices while creating art.

- Teamwork skills

This resource is designed for those early finishers in your art classroom who need a self-directed activity to work on when their project is finished.  National Core Arts Standards and TEKS (Texas) are included for 2nd-5th grade students.  

Use this resource in multiple ways as an early finisher activity, a self-directed guided drawing activity, a one-page illustrated instruction guide to use with student centers, or even as a one-day sub plan. It is a perfect early finisher activity for students to work on a project for Native American Heritage Month.

Multiple variations are included - 4 variations with general instructions or specific material instructions & 2 variations with editable instructions to add your own material instructions. Editable versions are editable in PowerPoint.  Each of the 6 variations includes 3 versions.  Instructions for use are also included.  

Having designated early finisher activities allows your students to work on a project without needing assistance from you which keeps them working without any wasted time.  Print off activity, laminate, and put it in a designated area for student use.  Set up an early finisher binder and let students choose assignments.  Upload the assignment to an online learning management system if students have devices.   

This resource is in a folder with a PDF file and a PowerPoint file and contains a total of 28 pages:  

• 1 page Early Finisher Totem Pole Activity with 6 total variations 
• 3 totem pole templates in 3 different sizes (reproducible) 
• Suggestions for use as an early finisher activity
• 2 editable versions in PowerPoint file
• National Core Arts Standards & TEKS (Texas) for grades 2-5

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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 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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Introducing "How To Draw Animals For Kids", an engaging and educational guide designed to unleash your child's inner artist. Perfect for young doodlers and aspiring artists, this book uses an innovative grid-based approach to simplify the process of drawing animals.

Key Features:

Over 50 Charming Animal Images: With a diverse selection of animals to draw, this book offers endless hours of enjoyment and learning.

Step-by-Step Grid Format: Each image is broken down into manageable shapes and lines, making it easy for children to replicate and build their confidence.

Skill Development: This technique not only boosts artistic self-assurance but also helps develop fine motor skills and spatial awareness.

Tips and Techniques: As children progress through the book, they’ll acquire valuable drawing tips and techniques, enhancing their artistic abilities.

"How To Draw Animals For Kids" ensures that every child will find a beloved creature to draw, making it an ideal companion for any budding artist. Whether your child is a beginner or looking to polish their skills, this book will inspire and guide them on their artistic journey.

Give the gift of creativity and watch your child experience the joy of drawing, one grid at a time!

What’s included:

- over 50 animal images + grid for each image

Coloring Book Format:
- 1 PDF File

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US Letter Size - 8.5" x 11" / 216 x 279 mm PDF file

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Are you looking for Ramadan Craft Bulletin Board Activities for your students? This is a Ramadan writing craft where students can express their Ramadan goals, their experiences during Ramadan, why Ramadan is important for Muslims, andMemories of Ramadan including sehri, iftar, and food, as well as other Ramadan activities. Then they can display it on the bulletin board at their school or home.

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

INCLUDED:

• 8 writing prompts
• 4 Topper (Color)
• 1 Topper (Black And White)

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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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• Page Size : 8.5 x 11 Inches.

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• Page count: Over 40 Pages.

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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.

Captivate Students in Nutrition with Interactive Worksheets: A Feast for Learning!

Struggling to make nutrition education exciting? Our interactive nutrition worksheets are the delicious solution you've been craving! Packed with engaging activities and games, these worksheets transform dry facts into a delightful learning experience for students of all ages.

Here's why your students will devour our interactive nutrition worksheets:

• Fun and Engaging Activities: Ditch the boring lectures! Our worksheets feature games, puzzles, quizzes, and creative tasks that keep students actively involved in the learning process.
• Reinforced Learning: Through interactive exercises, students solidify their understanding of key nutrition concepts like food groups, essential nutrients, and healthy eating habits.
• Improved Knowledge Retention: Interactive activities promote deeper engagement, leading to better information retention compared to traditional worksheets.
• Boosted Motivation: The interactive format keeps students interested and motivated, fostering a positive attitude towards learning about nutrition.
• Increased Confidence: By successfully completing engaging activities, students build confidence in their knowledge and understanding of nutrition.

The benefits extend beyond the classroom:

• Empowered Choices: With a strong foundation in nutrition, students are better equipped to make healthy food choices throughout their lives.
• Lifelong Habits: Interactive learning fosters a genuine interest in nutrition, encouraging students to develop healthy eating habits that last.

Ready to serve up a fresh approach to nutrition education? Our interactive nutrition worksheets are the perfect recipe for engaged learning and empowered students!

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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.

Fun DOT DAY ANIMALS Coloring Pages For Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, Girls, Boys Kids. This paint dauber coloring Pages is perfect for younger to practice pre-writing skills and have fun at the same time. Makes a fun gift!

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• 30 Coloring Pages

• ( PDF + PNG )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

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A watch along activity to go along with the movie The Lorax. Students will write about characters, settings, and events. For students who might need a little more support, I have included a sentence bank for the events sheet.

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Let's appreciate our teachers! These thank you activities and crafts are a great addition to your Teacher Appreciation Week at school! This printable resource is designed to engage students and give them the opportunity to give back to their teachers and school staff in simple, yet fun and creative way! You can use this resource in one art center in your classroom or as a whole class crafting time. There are 5 pop up card templates for students choose from with different animated drawing. Students get to recreate their favorite memories with their teachers using the diorama template. They can also write a letter to their teacher or even make a creative acrostic poem. All appreciation is possible with this resource!

Templates Included in the Resource:

• 5 different pop up 3D card templates

• 1 3D sign with a card template attached

• 2 diorama templates

• 1 colored acrostic poem template

• 1 B&W acrostic poem template

• 1 colored letter to my teacher template

• 1 B&W letter to my teacher template

• 1 all about my teacher template

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These creative Art name tags were designed to be printed, cut apart, and attached to your student’s amazing artworks. These name tags have a line designated for the student’s name, type of artwork it is, and grade level of the student. Using these name tags makes it easy for handing back artworks to students after the art is displayed in an art gallery, art museum, and/or art show. As an elementary art teacher, I enjoy different color name tags for different grade levels, so I have created 6 unique color palettes per grades K-5th grade. I hope this helps! Enjoy.

Are you looking for a fun and educational art activity for your kids that also teaches them about famous artists? Look no further! Our "Pablo Picasso Artist Printable Craft" is the perfect resource to introduce children to the world of art and creativity.

This hands-on craft allows kids to create their own Picasso-inspired artwork using printable pieces designed to replicate the unique and iconic style of Pablo Picasso.

Our printable craft kit includes everything you need to inspire young artists:

• Printable Pieces: Eyes, nose, lips, and other facial features to assemble a Picasso-style portrait.
• Educational Value: Introduce children to the works and techniques of Pablo Picasso, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
• Easy to Use: Simply print, cut, and let your child's imagination take over as they create their own masterpiece.
• Engaging Activity: Perfect for art classes, homeschool projects, or a creative afternoon at home.

Encourage creativity and art appreciation in your children with this engaging and educational printable craft. Whether you're an art teacher, a homeschooling parent, or just looking for a fun activity, our Pablo Picasso Artist Printable Craft is an excellent addition to your resource collection.

Add a touch of artistic flair to your child's learning with this easy-to-use printable craft today!

IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.

This adorable superhero craft for Father’s Day by “The Fun Sheep” is such an easy & super quick to make gift that would make a lovely keepsake idea for Father's Day, Dad’s birthday or just to Let your Dad know that he’s a superhero

Your students will have a ball creating these superhero paper craft templates for any occasion and give it to the hero in their life

What comes in the product:

- 4 Colored Super Dad templates

- 1 black and white Super Dad template

- 2 Different sizes of every Super Dad template (Colored and black & white)

- 10 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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These are challenging and **creative **drawing prompts that will nurture your artists' creative juices. They are simple but engaging drawing prompts that varies in difficulty and theme, and will work well throughout the school year. Also included is a set with name/date pages. This resource is intended for all ages to complete, however I do suggest starting with grades 1 or higher. This is a great way to nurture creative and critical thinking skills while boosting a child's confidence in drawing and creativity. This is an easy and engaging resource for students who will create a drawing from each prompt. Grab this best seller and enjoy seeing your students imagination come to life.

Here is a list of the drawing prompts:

• This is not a HEART.
• This is not a STAR.
• This is not a SNOWMAN.
• This is not a CHRISTMAS TREE.
• These are not EYES.
• This is not a BUNNY.
• This is not a CROWN.
• This is not a CIRCLE.
• This is not a slice of WATERMELON.
• This is not a RAINBOW.
• This is not a BUTTON.
• This is not a DAISY.
• This is not a PUZZLE PIECE.
• This is not an UMBRELLA.
• This is not a LIGHT BULB.
• This is not an ENVELOPE.
• This is not an EGG.
• This is not a TREE.
• This is not a CANDYCANE.
• This is not a WHALE.
• This is not a SHIRT.
• This is not an APPLE.
• This is not ICE CREAM.
• This is not a CARROT.
• This is not a WEB FOOT.
• This is not a TURTLE.
• This is not a FACIAL PROFILE.
• This is not a KITE.
• This is not a JELLYFISH.
• This is not a FLAG.
• This is not a CUPCAKE.
• This is not a SUN.

Included in this download:

• 32 drawing prompts w/o name and date pages.
• 32 drawing prompts w/ name and date pages.
• 1 Title Page
• 1 Congratulations Page Print Out
• 1 Note to Reader Page
• Overall, there will be 67 pages.

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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!

Mother's Day Drawing Project! Each student is excited to draw and show his/her moms for his/her impressive long drawings! Hang it up in office or at home! Great memory! Use it for Mother's Day. You could also use it for Father's Day, Thanksgiving, or Valentine's Day just with title change!

It include project introduction, materials needed, step by step drawing directions and 12 sample drawings.

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