Skip to content
No results
  • Home
  • Free Art Sub Plans
  • Art Projects
    • Back to School
    • Great for Grades K-5
    • Kindergarten
    • First Grade
    • Second Grade
    • Third Grade
    • Fourth Grade
    • Fifth Grade
    • Clay
    • Collage
    • Drawing
    • Fibers
      • weaving
    • Painting
    • Printmaking
    • Sculpture
  • My Shop
  • About Art is Basic
  • Contact
Text "Art is Basic" in a purple watercolor style with paint splatters.

Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

  • Home
  • Free Art Sub Plans
  • Art Projects
    • Back to School
    • Great for Grades K-5
    • Kindergarten
    • First Grade
    • Second Grade
    • Third Grade
    • Fourth Grade
    • Fifth Grade
    • Clay
    • Collage
    • Drawing
    • Fibers
      • weaving
    • Painting
    • Printmaking
    • Sculpture
  • My Shop
  • About Art is Basic
  • Contact
Text "Art is Basic" in a purple watercolor style with paint splatters.

Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

Children's book titled "MousterWorks" by Angela C. Hawkins, featuring a mouse painting a version of "Girl with a Pearl Earring" on the cover, with art icons and text above.

Art History Children’s Book | MousterWorks by Angela C. Hawkins

Are you looking for a fun art history children’s book? MousterWorks is an awesome new book that connects with art…

  • July 29, 2025
  • all grades, art history, book review, books
Pop art snowman drawing with "Let it Snow" text, cat, Christmas tree, and lively background patterns.

Pop Art Snowmen Project

I have a new art lesson plan to show you! I wrote this for a substitute lesson, but you can…

  • January 3, 2019
  • art history, contemporary artists, pattern, third grade, winter
Fresco of a distressed man with hand on face, captioned "When you accidentally hit reply all."

12 Highly Relatable Art History Memes

I don’t usually have guest submissions, but when I do, it’s because I think it is really worthwhile or just…

  • July 11, 2018
  • art history
Colorful abstract collage of a whimsical cityscape with geometric buildings, clouds, and a castle against a white background.

Paul Klee Castle Collage

Paul Klee was an important painter in the history of modern art.  I have always been drawn to his colorful,…

  • January 18, 2016
  • 5 Comments
  • 1st grade, abstract, art history, artists, collage, kindergarten, painting, second grade
Markers labeled yellow, red, and blue lie on an abstract art background with bold lines and colored squares, reminiscent of Piet Mondrian artwork.

Mondrian Art Project for Kids with Dab and Dot Markers

I had the opportunity to try out Dab and Dot Dauber Markers and write a blog post for their website…

  • November 13, 2015
  • 3 Comments
  • 1st grade, abstract, art history, kindergarten, painting
A collage featuring various contemporary art pieces and the text "Contemporary Art in the Elementary Art Classroom.

Contemporary Art in the Elementary Art Classroom: A Blog Round-up!

This year my professional goal was to learn more about contemporary artists and to create art lessons inspired by these…

  • June 18, 2015
  • 5 Comments
  • all grades, contemporary artists
Art Around the World Sketchbook Prompt Cards

Art Around the World – Sketchbook Prompt Cards

I am super excited to tell you about my new pack of sketchbook prompt cards.  My students enjoy learning about…

  • April 27, 2015
  • 2 Comments
  • all grades, art history, art journaling, art teacher tips, art teaching, sketchbook assignments
Art History Sketchbook Prompts cover with surreal art pieces and text: 'Sets #1, #2, AND #3' surrounded by stars.

New Set of Art History Sketchbook Prompts: SET #3

This summer, I have been working on creating a new PDF set of Art History Sketchbook Prompts.  The first two…

  • July 17, 2014
  • art history, art journaling, sketchbook assignments, Uncategorized
Next

Subscribe & Never Miss a New Post

After submitting, check your spam or promotions folder for the confirmation email!

Winter art project bundle advertisement featuring snowglobe and pop art snowman drawings, with templates and drawing guides included.
Create beautiful Earth Day art with this bundle of Earth Day art projects, including an Earth Day windsock lantern and Earth Day pennants.
Colorful paper 3D flower garden craft displayed upright, with assorted hand-crafted flowers and green stems, advertised as a fun, low-prep classroom project.
A promotional image for yearlong art choice boards, featuring sample boards for August, September, October, February, and December; includes text highlighting 12+ months of activities.

Free Sub Tub Guide

A colorful flyer titled "Ten Easy Art Activities for Subs" features images of art supplies, a worksheet about creating an “Art Sub Tub,” and highlights free art sub plans perfect for substitute teachers.

Search Here!

Helpful Line Handout

A chart displays 14 types of lines, including straight, curvy, wavy, thick, thin, loopy, scalloped, dotted, dashed, bumpy, zig zag, castle, spiral, and scribbly.

Top Posts & Pages

Yearly Elementary Art Curriculum Plan - Scope and Sequence
Water bottle Flowers
Mondrian Collage Art Project for Kids - Primary Colors
Types of Lines in Art Handout

You Might Also Like:

Stack of children’s books focused on art projects, with text promoting over 150 book suggestions and a printable checklist, from the website www.artisbasic.com.
Art centers for early finishers display with colorful hexagonal pieces, origami books, and bricks in a basket.
A collection of colorful elementary art sub plans and project sheets arranged on a purple background with the text “Elementary Art Sub Plans—Easy & Mess-Free.”.
A collection of colorful elementary art sub plans and project sheets arranged on a purple background with the text “Elementary Art Sub Plans—Easy & Mess-Free.”.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. These are all of my favorite supplies for kids and really anyone!  The small amount of commission earned goes towards maintaining this website to help other art teachers and purchasing art supplies.

Collage of favorite art supplies featuring a watercolor set and markers, surrounded by colorful hearts and rainbows.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Contact
Copyright © 2026 - WordPress Theme by CreativeThemes
 

Loading Comments...