Magnetic Building Blocks | Early Finisher Idea
I wanted to share with you something that is sure to be a hit in your classroom. These are some really fun magnetic building blocks my kids love to build with! This is a great idea for an…
Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!
Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!
Elementary Art Projects & Creative Lessons for Kids
Welcome to Art is Basic, a blog full of elementary art lessons, easy art projects, and teaching ideas for K-5 classrooms. Browse hundreds of engaging activities designed to inspire young artists.
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Snowman Art Project, Dog Portrait, Smiley Art Faces and More! (5 Fabulous Things)
Hello! A long time ago I used to do round-up posts of random things I am currently loving. Some have to do with art, some are just fun! I decided to bring that idea back. Hopefully some of…
Grabie 100 Watercolor Set: My New Favorite
As you may know, I have a little collection of watercolor sets and I love trying out new ones. Previously, my all-time favorite watercolor set was the Sakura Koi travel set. It was just so portable, handy and…
Chalk and Oil Pastel Landscapes using Stencils
Are you looking for a highly engaging art project using chalk pastels? I must admit, chalk pastels are not my favorite. The dust, the crumbles, the mess… and not to mention that chalk gives me the heebie-jeebies (as…
Free Viking Ship Templates | Art Project
My first grade students had a blast making these Viking ship pictures. They have been studying about the Vikings in their Language Arts & Social Studies class, so it was a fun cross-curricular project. (See more images of…
Do You Want More Art Teacher Resources?
Of course you do! And wouldn’t you like 25% off!? On Monday and Tuesday you can get a full 25% off in my shop using coupon code CYBER24. There are all kinds of fun and ready-to-print resources at…
Free Elementary Artwork Reflection Sheet with Questions
Hello! Are you looking for a simple and effective way to help your elementary students reflect on their art? One of my goals this year has been to find creative ways to get students talking about their artwork…
Gift Ideas for Kids Who Love Art
Are you looking for some fun gift ideas for kids in your life who love art? This list of art gift ideas are things my own kids and my students really enjoy. Click on this link, which has…
Easy Free Art Sub Plan for Elementary: A Balancing Act
This is a sub plan that is perfect for upper elementary. If you wake up sick one day, it’s a good idea to have prepared sub plans that are easy for any teacher to follow (even if they…
Test Driving Some New Art Materials!
One of my favorite hobbies is discovering and finding new art supplies. Watch as I test out some fun, new (to me) art materials. I’m not sure how new they are, but they were all exciting finds for…
Free Art Sub Plan: Primary Color Hands
This is an art project perfect for a kindergarten to 2nd grade substitute lesson plan. When you have to take a sick day, you never know if your sub is going to have an art background or not.…
Art Sub Plan- Free! Geometric Shaded Animals
This is an art project perfect for a substitute lesson plan. When you have to take a sick day, you never know if your sub is going to have an art background or not. This is a simple,…
Eagle Mural with Summer Camp
This is a very large canvas we painted during our summer camp! A family donated some big canvases that they decided not to use at home. This canvas is about 5 feet tall! This was available for the…
Abstract Art Project: Mixed Media Explorations
This is a fun art project I like to use to get students exploring different types of materials at the beginning of the year. It’s also a low-pressure way to introduce mixed media and abstract art. Set up…
Vincent: Starry Starry Night book
Hello! I wanted to share with you this sweet new book I received as a review copy. This book is so tender and lovely and has a fantastic social-emotional connection. This book was inspired by the song by…