Primary school art lesson plans. Kindergarten to Grade 2 / 5-8 years

Little Paper Clouds

Kindergarten students will read the Eric Carle book, Little Cloud, and then create a work of art based on the story.

Grades: K-2

Magazine Mosaics

Students will use torn and cut up pieces of magazine pages to create colorful (and in some cases, complex) paper mosaics.

Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs

Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8

Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School

Magic Wands

Students will create magic wands and wand holders using a wooden block, wooden dowel 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

Make a Chinese Gong

A gong is an East and South East Asian musical percussion instrument that takes the form of a flat metal disc which is hit with a mallet. Find out how to make one using simple, household materials.

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

Make a Didgeridoo

Make a didgeridoo using plumbing pipe or wrapping paper tubes.

Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs

Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8

Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School

Make a Sistrum

A sistrum is a hand-held percussion instrument that dates back to Ancient Egypt. Make your own with items from around the house.

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

Make a Sticker Shekere

A shekere is a musical instrument that is shaken, tossed or moved from hand to hand. Find out how to make one using a recycled milk carton.

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

Make Jingle Bells

Here are some ideas for making your own jingle bells.

Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs

Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8

Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School

Make Mixed Media Valentine’s Day Cards

Learn how to make beautiful Valentine’s Day cards using watercolours and markers.

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

Make Paper Snowflakes

Click here for instructions on how to make your own paper snowflakes, without a pattern.

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

Make Your Own Prehistoric Cave Paint

Kids can make their own prehistoric cave paint using items from around the house.

Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs

Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8

Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School

Make Your Own Puzzles

Teach your students how to make puzzles.

Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs

Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5

Levels: Primary, Junior

Make Your Own Sketchbook

Kids can make their own sketchbooks out of poster paper, computer paper and paint. A great way to start the new year is to create a place for all of your clever creations.

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