8th Grade Visual Arts Activities (by date, latest first)

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

Celebrate Pi Day with our ultimate Pi Day Activity Bundle! This bundle includes coloring pages, jigsaw puzzles, cut and paste activities, and mandalas for a diverse and engaging Pi Day experience. Perfect for classrooms, homeschooling, or family fun, this bundle offers something for everyone to enjoy. Get ready to explore pi in a hands-on and creative way with our printable activities!

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• (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, girls, and teens

Celebrate Pi Day with our Pi Day Cut and Paste activities! Dive into the world of mathematics and creativity with engaging puzzles and designs inspired by the constant pi. Perfect for all ages and skill levels, these printable activities are ideal for classrooms, homeschooling, or just a fun activity at home.

Get ready to explore pi in a hands-on way!

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 30 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, girls, and teens

I am so proud of this art portfolio cover, for years I left for the last minute to do my art portfolio covers, but since I created these covers it made my life easier. I normally choose one design for each grade and Voalá. Parents like to see a beautiful cover on the portfolios.

Make a great and easy art portfolio cover this year! Use these coloring sheets to create an art portfolio cover for your kiddos, it can be used with all grades. Students may color with a variety of supplies and can add their touch to it! Or you may choose to incorporate the design process into a lesson plan. When students are done, the completed artwork can be affixed to the face of a large folder or other type of portfolio material. Are you an elementary or middle school teacher who enjoys integrating art into your everyday lessons?

Student's art portfolio cover.

- 9 printables

*Students can personalize it.

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⭐Elementary student's art portfolio cover

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Pablo Picasso was among the most impactful artists of the 20th century. He is recognized for co-founding the Cubist movement, creating constructed sculpture, co-inventing collage, and for the diverse range of styles that he contributed to and examined.

For approximately 80 of his 91 years, Picasso dedicated himself to creating art that played a crucial role in the overall progress of modern art during the 20th century, especially through the creation of Cubism (alongside artist Georges Braque) around 1907.

Picasso is often regarded as THE genius of the twentieth century. Possibly more than any other artist, he transformed the course of art, initiating the modernist movement. He was an innovator of Cubism, subsequently of collage art, and eventually neo-classicism.

This lesson plan centers around the artwork of Pablo Picasso. Numerous activities are provided, arranged in two worksheets. Their answers are provided in the end. Six of his most famous works are also included.

1. Digital Yearbook Creation for Any Novel:

• Engages students in an immersive project where they create a digital yearbook based on a novel. This resource facilitates a deeper understanding of characters, themes, and events using Google Slides.

1. Virtual Winter Sports Exploration:

• An interactive digital resource for grades 4-6 that explores winter sports. It includes a comprehensive study of sports history, rules, equipment, and famous athletes, enhancing knowledge with engaging visuals and content.

1. Global Bites - New Years' Celebrations and Food Traditions:

• This inquiry-based learning project explores global New Year celebrations and food traditions. It's an engaging way for students to learn about cultural diversity and culinary practices around the world.

1. A Personal Identity Project for Middle Schoolers (SEL Digital Resource):

• Focuses on social-emotional learning (SEL) by allowing students to explore and present their personal identity. This project encourages self-reflection and expression through a digital medium.

1. A Day in My Life - SEL, Public Speaking, Photography Project:

• Combines SEL, public speaking, and photography, where students document and share 'A Day in My Life'. It's an excellent resource for developing storytelling, presentation, and photography skills.

1. My First Summer Job - Project-Based Learning Project:

• A practical project-based learning experience where students explore the concept of a first summer job. This digital resource covers job searching, application processes, and job responsibilities.

1. My Dream Summer Vacation - Project-Based Learning:

• Allows students to plan their dream summer vacation, integrating skills like budgeting, itinerary planning, and geographical exploration. It's a creative way to learn about different destinations and travel planning.

Each of these digital resources offers unique and interactive learning experiences, perfect for enhancing student engagement and skills in various areas. They are ideal for virtual learning environments, providing meaningful and educational activities.

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!

Celebrate Women's History Month with our collection of inspiring coloring pages and biographies of influential women throughout history. From trailblazing activists and leaders to pioneering scientists and artists, learn about the amazing women who have shaped our world. Bring their stories to life through coloring and educational biographies that highlight their accomplishments and contributions. Perfect for schools, libraries, and anyone who wants to honor and celebrate the powerful impact women have had on our society. Join us in celebrating Women's History Month and empower the next generation with stories of strength, resilience, and groundbreaking achievements. Start coloring and learning today!

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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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This Day of the Dead bundle contains 3 multicultural lessons - perfect to bridge the time between Hispanic Heritage Month and Día de los Muertos with hands-on, engaging projects for your upper elementary students. These three lessons each have multiple variations, are cross-curricular, and contain so many extras.

This bundle includes the following resources:

Hispanic Heritage Art Lesson Day of the Dead Art Sugar Skull

Hispanic Heritage Art Project | Frida & Diego Calavera Collage

Day of the Dead Kirigami Calavera

This bundle includes:

• Detailed, step-by-step project instructions with photos for each of the 3 lessons
• Literacy and cross-curricular connections
• Hispanic Heritage Month information
• Day of the Dead fact sheet
• Bilingual, written student instructions for kirigami lesson
• Assessment ideas
• National Core Art Standards and TEKS for 2 of the lessons
• Drawing guide for Calaveras differentiated for different learning styles

plus much more!!

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Hispanic Heritage & Day of the Dead Mega Arts Bundle

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Hispanic Heritage Art Project Sombreros

Bilingual Labels & Resources for Art Room & Dual Language Classroom

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Down in the Art Room

This bundle contains 11 elementary multicultural art lessons for Hispanic Heritage & Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) to keep your students engaged throughout Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15) to Day of the Dead (November 1-2).

THIS IS A GROWING BUNDLE. As additional lessons are added, this product will be updated and the PRICE WILL INCREASE. When you purchase this bundle, you will receive the additional lessons added to the bundle FREE of charge.

These lessons are highly engaging, cross-curricular, contain multiple variations, and include literacy and cross-curricular connections. Some of them are adaptable for use with kindergarten students too.

This bundle includes the following:

Hispanic Heritage Elementary Art Project Maracas

Hispanic Heritage Art Lesson Frida & Diego Calavera Collage

Hispanic Heritage Art Vibrant Cactus

Hispanic Heritage Elementary Art Lesson Cactus

Hispanic Heritage Day of Dead Art Lesson Calavera Sugar Skull

Hispanic Heritage Art Lesson Sombreros

Hispanic Heritage Art Project Frida Kahlo & Her Animals

Day of the Dead Kirigami Calavera

Hispanic Heritage Day of the Dead Art Lesson Molas

Art Projects Piñata

Hispanic Heritage Art Lesson Amate Bark Painting

Plaster & Clay Calaveras

This bundle includes a staggering 43 projects contained in PDF files. They include:

• Detailed, step-by-step project instructions with photos for each project
• Literacy and cross-curricular connections
• Hispanic Heritage Month information
• Day of the Dead fact sheet
• Mola information
• Project variations with instructions
• Assessment ideas
• Suggestions for centers (for some collage projects)
• Cactus fact sheet
• Drawing guide (for Calaveras)
• Activities for early finishers
• Exit tickets
• Many of the lessons contain National Core Art Standards & TEKs (Texas)

plus much more!!

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Bilingual Labels and Resources for Art Room & Dual Language Classroom

Year Long Art Projects Bundle

MEGA Art Projects Plus Bundle

Georgia O'Keeffe Women's History Art Projects Bundle

Hispanic Heritage Art Projects Bundle

Day of the Dead Arts Bundle

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Down in the Art Room

This ultimate bundle of art projects contains a colossal 40 lessons (an astounding 146 projects) plus bilingual labels, resources & rules, art award certificates & sub plans - everything you need! These cross-curricular art projects include lessons for all times of the year - from back to school to the end of the school year. Lessons & resources are located in PDF files.    

These lessons contain many bonuses & many of the lessons include National Arts Standards & TEKS (Texas). 

This bundle includes:

• Detailed, step-by-step instructions with photos for each cross-curricular project
• Cross-curricular & literacy connections for projects
• Material & project variations
• Project examples
• Fact sheets for Hispanic Heritage Month, Native American Heritage Month, Black History Month, Women's History Month, & Cinco de Mayo
• Artist facts
• Sub plan with templates
• 3D projects are included
• Early finisher activity
• One day projects
• Classroom rules
• Award certificates for Art & Music

and so much more!

Cross-curricular projects are designed for elementary - each project has recommended grade levels. There are projects for Kindergarten - 5th grade included. Almost all projects include step-by-step detailed instructions with photos plus extras like National Arts Standards & TEKS (Texas), project & material variations, & cross-curricular & literacy connections. Some also include ideas for assessment, drawing guides, reference photos, templates & more.

You may also like:

Year Long Art Projects Bundle

Georgia O'Keeffe Women's History Art Projects Bundle

Hispanic Heritage Art Projects Bundle

Day of the Dead Arts Bundle

Art Sub Plans Bundle

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Down in the Art Room

This blank value scale is the perfect activity for teaching students how to create a value scale. Multiple variations included:

• blank value scale
• labeled value scale
• labeled and unlabeled value scales with instructions
• questions about the value scale

This is a hands-on engaging activity for students. It can also be used as an assignment to redirect off-task students.

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Bilingual Labels & Resources for Art Room & Dual Language Classroom

Kindergarten Elementary Art Unit | Multiple Mondrian Projects

Art Vocabulary Elements of Art & Principles of Design Assessment

Bilingual Art Classroom Labels

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Down in the Art Room

Are you ready for a highly engaging Hispanic Heritage or Day of the Dead project with your upper elementary (and middle school) students? This is the project. Students love this hands-on project! This lesson has it all - high student engagement, multicultural, cross-curricular, and it produces fantastic student artwork for display.

This holiday has become more popular in the United States. Teach your students about this important day in Hispanic culture while giving students a chance to create a unique calavera. This resource includes a fact sheet about Day of the Dead to help explain it to students (& parents or administrators!) who may not fully understand the significance of the Day of the Dead in Hispanic culture. Students grades 3 and up of all skills levels can successfully complete this project.

This resource includes:

• Step-by-step instructions with photos
• Tips for project variations
• Literacy & cross-curricular connections
• Hispanic Heritage Month fact sheet
• Day of the Dead fact sheet (2 pages)

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Hispanic Heritage Art Project Sombreros

Bilingual Labels & Resources for Art Room & Dual Language Classroom

Hispanic Heritage Art Lesson Frida & Diego Calavera Collage

Hispanic Heritage Art Vibrant Cactus

Bilingual Watercolor Class Rules

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After reading Ghost by Jason Reynolds, give your students a creative end-of-the-unit outlet to show how well they comprehended the themes, meanings, and connections in the novel!

Ghost’s shoes represent much more than the fact that they are merely a pair of shoes. For this project, students will create a visual representation of Ghost’s old pair of shoes and the “silver bullets.”

Requirements:

1. Be creative!
2. Be neat!
3. Clearly state what each pair of shoes mean to him and how they are represented.
4. Show what they learned from this story:

• Theme
• Make connections
• ANYTHING ELSE YOU CAN THINK OF :)

Included:

• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Note to Teacher
• Student Directions/Rubric Handout
• Old Shoes Template
• New Shoes Template

Rubric:

Creativity = 30 pts.

Neatness = 10 pts.

Meanings = 20 pts.

What You Learned = 30 pts.

Spelling/Grammar = 10 pts.

TOTAL = 100 pts.

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Linear Relationships Art #1 - Graphing Straight Lines - PBL, Project Based Learning

This math art project embodies the principles of project-based learning, merging mathematics with artistic expression to engage students in a multifaceted educational experience. Students will graph 18 linear equations, meticulously tracing each line then creating intricate oblong shapes within spaces created by the lines.

The project culminates in a vibrant display of color as students fill in each unique shape, applying their understanding of mathematical concepts through a creative lens. This approach not only reinforces skills in graphing and geometry but also encourages artistic creativity and attention to detail. Ideal for fostering a deeper appreciation for the intersection of math and art, this project makes learning both interactive and visually compelling.

2 Versions Included

This math art project comes in two versions:

1. Equations are provided - this allows students to begin graph pre-determined equations, all projects will have the same outline. This will still allow for student artistic expression within their shape creation and color choices.

2. The second version is where students craft their own, adhering to specific criteria. The latter challenges gifted and talented learners, promoting higher-order thinking as they develop equations. This self-generated approach deepens understanding, fostering analytical skills and creative problem-solving in a mathematically artistic context.

Looking for more math and art? Try one of these!

Line Art: created by plotting specific points and connecting them with straight lines to create an illusion.

Line Art #1 - Coordinate Plane - Plotting Points

Line Art #1 - Coordinate Plane - Rotations Points - Transformations: Rotations

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Scale Factor Projects: Given an image, students must enlarge using the grid method. This skill can then be translated to images of their choice and larger projects.

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Scale Factor Drawing - Grid Method - Dilating/Enlarging with a Grid - Set #1

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This resource is a part of my 7th grade skills based curriculum that I am building, this is a work in progress and I will be focusing on 7th grade TEKS this year with hopes to expand to 6th and 8th grade. While I am based in Texas and most of the resources will be aligned with the TEKS, everything I am creating is skill based meaning they are not specific to Texas and can be used by anyone! Take a look through the Resource List linked below to see all that is available, it is a live document and will be updated as I go.

7th Grade Math Resource List

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