Mondrian Hearts
It’s Piet Mondrian… with a Valentine’s Day twist.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Age: 8-11 yrs
Pete and Callie Valentine’s Day
This art activity shows children how to make a quick drawing of Pete the Cat and/or Callie the Cat, holding valentines.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Art from the Heart: Paint Collaboratively with Your Kids
A creative challenge for you and your kids to make art together.
Ages: 2-5 yrs, 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs, 14 yrs+
Grades: Preschool, K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Levels: ECE, Primary, Junior, Middle School, High School
Dream Big MLK
Learn how you and your child can make Wish Tags to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. In partnership with Education.com.
Ages: 8-11 yrs
Grades: Grades 3-5
Levels: Junior
Penguins on Ice
Kids can paint penguins on ice by using instructions in the What Shall I Paint Today book.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Polar Bear Portraits
These sweet polar bears can be created with chalk and paper.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Reindeer Portraits
These adorable reindeer portraits are such a delight for children to make. Shared by ARTventurous.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
*Sea Life Snowflake Patterns
Free printable patterns for sea life snowflakes (lobster, salmon, scallop and crab).
Ages: 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs, 14 yrs+
Grades: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Levels: Junior, Middle School, High School
Overlapping Shapes
Students will learn about line, shape and color as they create colorful works of art.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School
Paint and Marker Flowers
Students will create flowers using paint and markers.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Clown Drawings
Children will learn how to draw a clown and color in their pictures completely, using markers (or the media of your choice).
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
About Zentangles
What is Zentangling and how can it help you teach art? A Zentangle is a miniature abstract work of art created by a collection of patterns.
Ages: 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs, 14 yrs+
Grades: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Levels: Junior, Middle School, High School
*Gustav Klimt’s Tree of Life
Using tissue paper, glue, and black and white tempera paint, students will make mixed media art inspired by Gustav Klimt’s “Tree of Life”
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Faux Stained Glass Paper Hearts
Students will make faux stained glass hearts using construction paper and tissue paper.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School
*Organic Shape and Line Collage
Students will learn about organic shapes as they discover how line, shape, and color are used to create art.
Ages: 8-11 yrs
Grades: Grades 3-5
Levels: Junior
*Op Art Shaded Shapes
Students learn about “Op Art” and then create a picture (optical illusions) that can play tricks with the eyes.
Grades: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Junior, Middle School
DIY Family History Collage
Kids and their parents can craft a collaborative family tree using paper and glue.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs, 14 yrs+
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School, High School
Monoprint Holiday Cards Kids Can Make
Kids can make handmade cards using paper, paint and a monoprinting technique.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Paper Christmas Trees
These paper Christmas trees are fun and easy to make for kids and adults of all ages. All you need is construction paper and glue.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Poppies (Muffin Liners)
Students can make beautiful poppies using muffin liners and paint.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Poppies (Egg Cartons)
Students can learn how to make poppies using egg cartons and paint.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Facecloth Ghosts
Creating these little facecloth ghosts is fun and easy and will have kids working on their fine motor skills.
Ages: 2-5 yrs, 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs
Grades: Preschool, K-2, Grades 3-5
Party Blowers
Kids can make fun party blowers using recycled items.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Zampoñas (Panpipes)
Panpipes or Zampoñas can be found in many different countries around the world. Here, find out how to make your own.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School
Rainbow Owls
Kids can draw colourful rainbow owls using magic markers and Kwik Stix paint sticks. A great lesson for the elementary grades.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School
Australian-Style Rhythm Sticks
You can find rhythm sticks – also called clapsticks – in cultures all over the globe. In Australia there are a special kind of clapsticks that are called bilma used to accompany the didgeridoo and also as part of a special Aboriginal corroboree ceremony.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs, 14 yrs+
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School, High School
