Mrs Bower

This contains 10 pages of grid drawings. 3 of the pages have a riddle that can be solved by completing the grid. 2 pages offer "shading" practice. The other 5 pages are just simple grid drawings. This can be used for "sub plans", early finishers or anytime when it's essential to keep studnets busy. Thanks for viewing!

This is a 4-page handout that I used during a graffiti art unit when I needed a substitute. It could also be used for early finishers. The handout contains 4 pages with simple, step-by-step drawings to help students successfully draw some graffiti-style words. Just something to help keep the kiddos busy! Thanks for looking!

Looking for a stress-free, ready-to-go sub plan that keeps your students engaged while you're away? This multi-day art lesson is perfect for elementary or even middle school students and is designed to last 3–4 class periods. Whether you're out for a day or the week, this project ensures meaningful work gets done with minimal prep. Inspired by the colorful dessert paintings of Wayne Thiebaud, students will draw and decorate a three-dimensional cake using simple lines and shapes. They’ll learn t

Looking for a stress-free, ready-to-go sub plan that keeps your students engaged while you're away? This adaptable lesson works well for elementary through high school and celebrates personal expression through cultural art. It’s designed to last 3–4 class periods, but can be extended for older students by having them draw their own skulls instead of using the included template. Whether you're out for a day or the week, this project ensures meaningful work gets done with minimal prep. In this pr

Looking for a stress-free, ready-to-go sub plan that keeps your students engaged while you're away? This multi-day art lesson is perfect for elementary or even beginner middle school students and is designed to last 3–4 class periods. Whether you're out for a day or the week, this project ensures meaningful work gets done with minimal prep. In this colorful landscape project, students will explore color mixing and layering techniques using just red, yellow, and blue markers. Starting with a tr

Kickstart creativity with these no-prep Daily Drawing Warm-Ups—designed for elementary grades 2nd–5th, but can also be used to support middle school artists. This resource includes 78 simple drawing prompts, each paired with a helpful visual cue to support early readers, ELL students, and reluctant artists. Also included is a student-friendly drawing sheet with clear expectations and warm-up rules: Draw 1 a day No tracing No stick figures Draw BIG Be creative These warm-ups are great

This is a 3-page handout that I used during a mosaic unit when I needed a substitute. It could also be used for early finishers. The handout contains 1 word search and 2 pages of hidden, gridded images that students reveal by shading-in the correct squares. The idea is that the resulting images will mimic the look of a square-tile mosaic. Just something to help keep the kiddos busy! Thanks for looking!

This is for a quick mini-lesson on "good craftsmanship" for drawing projects. I have used this with middle school and high school students in an attempt to improve the quality of their finished drawings. I've even had high school students try to turn-in work that was colored like "scribble scrabble". I try to explain to students that even though not everyone has amazing, incredible drawing skills...everyone has the ability to make their artwork look nicer by having good craftsmanship. Workshee