Heart Poppies
You can make poppies using heart shapes.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School
Grade: K-2
We’ve listed our Primary Grade Elementary art lesson plans here. These activities are best suited for Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 – or – ages 5 to 8 years. Grade levels are given as a guideline only. Find other grades HERE. View by medium or discipline HERE.
Hermit Crab Paper Collage
Students will gain appreciation for the work of Eric Carle not only as a story writer, but as an illustrator during this fun “Hermit Crab” inspired lesson.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
How to Make Coil Pots Out of Clay
Kids will learn how to make coil pots out of clay.
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
I Give You My Heart
Students will create paper heart collages for Valentine’s Day.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Ice Cream Stick Dolls
Your kids will love creating these little characters and they’ll have loads of imaginary fun playing with them too!
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Japanese Hand Fan Craft
Students will learn about Japanese culture as they create hand fans using paper and paint.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School
Japanese Windsock Craft
Students will learn about Japanese windsocks as they create a windsock using a paper bag.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Juice Bottle Penguin Sculptures
Students can make penguins using paper mache pulp and recycled drinking bottles.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Kandinsky Circle Studies
Students will study the art and life of Kandinsky. They will also make an oil pastel picture of circles while listening to music.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School
Khamsa Hand Prints
Students will learn about the use of symbolism in cultural art as they learn and use design elements in creating Khamsa hand prints.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School
Kids Art Note Cards
You can recycle children’s artwork to create one of a kind note cards.
Ages: 2-5 yrs, 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs
Grades: Preschool, K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: ECE, Primary, Junior, Middle School
Kindergarten Self Portraits
Kindergarten students will learn how to draw self portraits and experiment with watercolour paints for their backgrounds.
Ages: 5-8 yrs
Grades: K-2
Levels: Primary
Leaf by Leaf
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
Leaf People
Students will use leaves and twigs to create leaf people.
Grades: Preschool, K-2, Grades 3-5
Lines of All Kinds
Students will learn about lines as they create a colorful picture using a variety of lines.
Ages: 5-8 yrs
Grades: K-2
Levels: Primary
Little Paper Clouds
Kindergarten students will read the Eric Carle book, Little Cloud, and then create a work of art based on the story.
Ages: 5-8 yrs
Grades: K-2
Levels: Primary
