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It's Not a Box! 25 Creative Drawing Prompts Your Kids Will Love
These 25 open-ended drawing prompts range from basic shapes to abstract lines to engage your students' creativity and critical thinking skills! Use them as a drawing warmup, mindfulness activity, or for early finishers. These are perfect for any art class, and can be paired with Antoinette Portis' book Not a Box for a literacy connection. My K-1 students loved these challenges, and they could easily be implemented up to high-school grades depending on the level of depth you encourage. As an ar
K - 10th
Visual Arts
Lunar New Year 2026 Year of the HORSE Chinese New Year Craft Culture Activities
Celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 and the Year of the Horse with this high-interest reading comprehension and cultural learning resource designed especially for upper elementary and middle school students! Chinese New Year 2026 falls on February 17th (Tuesday), and the celebrations end with the Lantern Festival on March 3rd.This print-and-go Chinese New Year unit combines ELA skills, cultural studies, vocabulary, and art in one meaningful activity pack your students will love. Perfect for 4th
4th - 7th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Visual Arts
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.5.1
, RI.6.1
+1
Tessellations project- Math and Art -geometric design
Are you looking for that ONE activity that is guaranteed to engage, amuse, intrigue and enthuse your students? I promise you...this is the one⭐Looking for a Project that also ties in Art?This is a student favorite every single year! This is a fantastic way for students to show creativity and get you through those last weeks before a break! This a very fun way to integrate Art into Math! This file includes .PowerPoint presentations and worksheets to show your students how to create the images to
1st - 7th
Art, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
South Africa! Safari Animal Silhouette Craft - Easy Step-by-Step Instructions
South Africa! Safari Animal Silhouette Craft – Students can recreate the iconic beauty of Kruger National Park at sunset with this easy-to-make decorative craft. Step-by-step instructions and materials you have on hand make this a great craft for school or home. The finished product can be displayed in a window, a hallway or a bulletin board. South Africa! Safari Animal Silhouette Craft (15 pages), includes the following: * Safari Silhouette Craft - Art Instructions, includes Introduction
K - 6th
African History, Visual Arts
Also included in: South Africa! The BIG Bundle Grades 3 to 5—Crafts, Lessons & Activities
Fibonacci Sequence Activities Math & Reading PBL Art, Poetry, Puzzles, & Nature
Bring math to life with this engaging Fibonacci Project-Based Learning (PBL) resource! Perfect for grades 4–6, this cross-curricular unit blends reading comprehension, math puzzles, art, poetry, and science connections through the fascinating world of Fibonacci numbers. Students will: ✔ Read informational texts about Fibonacci and his patterns around us ✔ Highlight evidence and answer comprehension questions ✔ Explore Fibonacci patterns in nature, animals, art, and architecture ✔ Create d
4th - 7th
Applied Math, Geometry, Visual Arts
CCSS
4.NBT.B.4
, 4.OA.C.5
, 5.OA.B.3
+2
Art Lesson: Abstract Portrait Games for Visual Arts, No Prep Art, Art Sub Plans
Are you teaching an abstract art lesson on Paul Klee? Are they going to create an abstract portrait? Here's a fun lesson to brighten up your lesson plans! This is the perfect addition to your elementary art curriculum! Engaging abstract portrait art lesson with language (writing) activities. These no-prep abstract portrait art projects are perfect for your art sub tub. Super easy to implement for substitute teachers. Plus, the engagement will help with behavior! Perfect to start your art
K - 12th
Visual Arts
CCSS
W.2.1
, W.2.2
, W.3.1
+10
Famous Artists Classroom Posters - Art Room Posters - Art Class Posters 50+
Famous Artists Classroom Posters - Classroom Posters Set over 50 Artists. Print and display posters of famous artists on bulletin boards, centers, and classroom walls. You can even use them as a presentation to introduce students to different artists. Each poster contains a famous painting that can be used for activities and inspiration. I am including 5 different versions of the 8x10 posters so you can print whichever version you like best. That’s 250 different posters to choose from! As I cr
PreK - 12th
Art, Visual Arts
Kaleidoscope Lettering Symmetry Project - Designs with Names or Inspiring Words
Kaleidoscope Lettering uses the concepts of bilateral (reflective) symmetry, tessellation, and positive/negative space to transform a name, initials, or an inspiring word into a unique design that looks much more complicated to create than it actually is! This project was so successful and so well-loved by my students that I did it year after year... until I figured out we were doing it the hard way! Here I’m sharing my new and improved method that is faster, easier, and virtually mistake-proof
4th - 7th
Geometry, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
Gifted and Talented - Autobiographical Life Map Unit
Wake up the memories of your gifted and talented students and use them to create an autobiographical life map. This life map will help your students visualize their life journey (past, present, and future) and teach them the power of autobiographical thinking and metaphorical representation. Students will begin by viewing a PowerPoint (included) on this type of thinking. The PowerPoint will guide them through the steps of brainstorming, metaphorical representation and symbolism of their lives,
3rd - 6th
Art, Psychology
Art Detectives: Mystery of the Stolen Mona Lisa
Follow the clues of the stolen Mona Lisa and see if you can determine who the real culprit was. Students will examine the top suspects in the greatest art theft in history and write about who they think took the painting. This lesson has been carefully researched for historical accuracy. The facts, suspects, and evidence are true and have been simplified so students can learn about a real crime as well as art history. Photos of the real suspects, criminal, and crime scene will bring this histori
5th - 12th
Art History, Criminal Justice - Law
California Missions Overview Engaging Informational Reading & Activities - 4th
California Missions Unit – The Perfect 4th Grade Introduction!Finally—a mission resource designed just for 4th graders! Our engaging overview text simplifies complex history without dumbing it down, making it ideal for individual projects or whole-class study. What Makes This Unit Special?✅ Kid-Friendly Text – Covers key topics at just the right level: ✦ Purpose & construction of missions ✦ Daily mission life ✦ Impact on Native Americans ✦ Why missions ended ✅ Ready-to-Use Components✍️ Writ
3rd - 7th
Informational Text, Social Studies, Visual Arts
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.3
+1
Fibonacci Day Math Art Project Fibonacci Sequence Spiral Rectangle Golden Ratio
Perfect Fibonacci Day Math & Art activity. Use the numbers in the Fibonacci Sequence to draw a "Golden Rectangle", "Golden Spiral", and more advanced Fibonacci Spiral Art. The product includes instructions:- Fibonacci Rectangle ("Golden Rectangle"), - Fibonacci Spiral ("Golden Spiral"), - more advanced Fibonacci Spiral Art (and graph paper for drawing). This resource includes:- The editable PowerPoint™ version. - The printable version in PDF. Click the GREEN STAR at the top of my store to fo
5th - 8th
Art, Math, Numbers
Haiku Tunnel Books: Art & Haiku Writing Project using Postcards for Prompts
Tunnel books are unique and fun! A tunnel book is a three-dimensional movable book that you read by looking through it. Originally from the mid-18th century, tunnel books are enjoying new popularity as an art form in their own right. The tunnel books you've seen may look complicated, but I've developed a method that simplifies the process so that students from 3rd or 4th grade and up can be successful making tunnel books of their own. We'll use a postcard as a prompt for writing an original hai
4th - 7th
Poetry, Visual Arts, Writing
Dale Chihuly Faux Glass Art Lesson
Students will learn about the blown glass of Dale Chihuly in this lesson and see examples of his work. They will create a radial symmetry design on Shrinky Dink plastic film and use it to make a collaborative faux glass chandelier or wall sculpture to hang up in the school. This lesson always delights students and impresses the adults in the building. Prepare to get a lot of compliments! This lesson is easy, requires only a few materials, and is so much fun!
2nd - 8th
Art History, Visual Arts
Project Based Learning: iDesign an App STEM Project (PBL)
STEAM, STEM, or Project Based Learning—this project is perfect for kids of the 21st-century! Students design, describe, and write about their own original "app." Then they draw the logo they create on a post-it-note and then attach the post-it-notes to a group "tablet" poster (that they also make). This is a big hit with kids because it speaks their language and allows for creativity. Let the independent, creative thinker in your students shine with this contemporary art integration lesson! Als
2nd - 9th
Creative Writing, Visual Arts
Math Enrichment: Math Project: Create a Board Game : End of Year
Engaging Math Project! Students will be guided through the step by step process of creating a board game. Steps are detailed, yet easy to follow. Scoring rubric included! Math Projects Real World Math Projects Project Based Learning Math Make your own board gameCreate a math board gameCreate a math game Math PBL Activities Math Performance Tasks Hands-On Math Projects Math Enrichment Projects End of Year Math Projects Collaborative Math Projects Creative Math ProjectsChallengeProblem S
3rd - 6th
Math, Other (Arts)
Core Technical Theater Units for Drama Class: Lighting, Set, Costume and Sound
Here is EVERYTHING you need: 5 TO 6 WEEK'S worth of engaging, unique and creative units about technical theater (and then some) -costume, set, stage properties, sound design, the producer and set designer Ming Cho Lee biography. Wow! This is most suitable for high school and maybe upper middle school. Purchasing this bundle you virtually receive a unit and a lesson for free, plus a bonus: Influential People Posters and Pendants! The teacher will need access to YouTube.com. HOW DO I USE THESE
8th - 11th
Drama, Other (ELA), Visual Arts
Drama Set Design Lesson Fairy Tale Scenery Project Middle School Grades 6–8
Part of a Bundle Lean on my 38 years of teaching set design to give you a relaxed experience. Do your students lesson need concrete ideas and not abstract? Let’s begin there then and use fairy tales as our focus. OVER 450 SOLD! This two-day lesson on set design acquaints your students with the art form. They will explore elements such as layout, props, and visual storytelling. Students learn a little bit about set design and draw a rendering of a fairy tale setting thus becoming set designers
6th - 9th
Drama, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
Also included in: Year Long Drama Curriculum Units Plays Projects Supplementary Grades 6-9
PHOTOGRAPHY using iPADS Unit 1 for ART and STEM - 12 lessons Best Seller G3-8
Are you teaching Photography, Art, Digital Technology or STEM, and need an impactful series of lessons that you can teach immediately? All you need is a digital device. Your students will love participating in each of 12 engaging lessons, as they navigate through the digital photography challenges. These lessons are purposely designed for choice and differentiation, while keeping the skills taught consistent across the class, to save your sanity. ⏰ How long will these lessons last me? iPAD
3rd - 6th
Computer Science - Technology, Visual Arts
Also included in: PHOTOGRAPHY with iPADS | Curriculum BUNDLE | Art & STEM Lessons
Cube Template Project Activities Blank Large Dice Craft Writing 3D Game Fun
Blank Large Cube Template► 3 Pages ► Available in PDF format ► Letter size 8.5 x 11 inches THANK YOU :✅ Please FOLLOW ME if you'd like to receive notifications when I upload new products and freebies. ✅ If you are having any issues please email me at kids.selected@gmail.com and I can help you problem solve. ** Personal use only NO COMMERCIAL USE ALLOWED!**
PreK - 6th
Math, Visual Arts
Halloween STEM Activities Halloween Mystery Solve a Mystery Game The Scream
Transform your classroom into a high-stakes CSI lab with The Case of the Stolen Scream, a hands-on crime scene investigation where students act as detectives to crack the case of Edvard Munch’s missing masterpiece. Through evidence analysis, logic puzzles, witness interviews, and real-world forensic tasks, students evaluate clues and uncover the truth behind the art heist. This immersive mystery builds close reading, inference, and deductive reasoning skills while keeping your learners hooked
4th - 6th
Art History, Close Reading, Forensics
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
+6
Also included in: Halloween Mystery Activities | CSI Reading Comprehension | Art History
Groundhog Day STEM Groundhog Day Science Groundhog Day Art & Shadow Activities
Celebrate Groundhog Day with a hands-on STEM challenge that’s creative & educational! Perfect for grades 2–8, this activity combines science, art, and engineering & math to explore the fascinating world of light and shadows. Students will love experimenting with angles and distances to create groundhog shadows, while adding a unique twist with “street art” shadow tracing. What’s the Groundhog Graffiti STEM Challenge all about?Students work individually or in teams to: Design and manipulate
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Visual Arts
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Wanted: Creature Creator! STEAM Activity for Gifted Students or Enrichment
Your advanced or gifted students and fast finishers will LOVE this S.T.E.A.M. activity integrating Science, Art, and Engineering! Watch your students' creativity ooze as they design an original creature for the New Zoo. Focusing on animal adaptations, this product guides students through the design process of brainstorming, planning, illustrating, labeling, and building. Differentiation made easy- let me do the work for you!
Want a fresh schoolwide enrichment program that's not just for the g
K - 6th
Science, Visual Arts
Dot Day Math Art Project Gr 1-8 Area Perimeter Angles Triangles Quadrilaterals
Stained Glass Shapes Math Geometry Project - International Dot Day (all starts with drawing dots). Use this colorful lesson to engage your students and practice 2D shapes drawing, measuring with a ruler, area & perimeter calculations, measuring angles, naming types of angles and types of triangles. It can be differentiated to your grade level in math depending on the version you choose.This product includes editable & printable DOC versions of (look at the preview to check all pages):2D shapes
1st - 8th
Art, Geometry, Math
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