Below are some of our favorite art lesson plans with links to some great blogs, websites and more. You’ll notice all art lesson plans fill the page with color. The kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high school grade levels are suggestions with most lessons being adjustable for any age.
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Our Latest Art Lesson Plans
Artwork by Francesca at Charlton Heights Elementary
Grade 2nd-6th: Lesson Plan: Koi Fish Painting
Artwork by Addison at Lexington Elementary
Grades PK-3rd: Lesson Plan: Draw a Cow Face
Artwork by Theodore at Newfield Elementary
Grade PK-2nd: Lesson Plan: Color Mixing Birds
Artwork by Charlotte at Judson Elementary
Grade 3-6th: Lesson Plan: Toucans
Artwork by Samantha at Falmouth Elementary
Grades 2nd and up: Lesson Plan: James Rizzi Cityscapes
Artwork by Gabrielle at Ashgrove Elementary
Grade 1-6: Lesson Plan: Zentangle Flower
Artwork by Madeline at Slingerlands Elementary
Grade 3-6th: Lesson Plan: Sandra Silberzweig Inspired Portraits
Artwork by Zoe at Jeremy Ranch Elementary
Grades PK-3rd: Lesson Plan: Kandinsky Circles Project
Artwork by Zane at La Costa Elementary
Grade 3-6: Lesson Plan: Peacock Art Project
Artwork by Sophia at Franklin Elementary
Grade 3-6th: Lesson Plan: Sunflowers
Artwork by Abby at Norton Elementary
Grades K-5th: Lesson Plan: Piet Mondrian Art
Artwork by Ella at Jeremy Ranch Elementary
Grade 1-6: Lesson Plan: Cool and Warm Modern Landscapes in Chalk
Artwork by Elena at Maine Memorial Elementary
Grade 1-5: Lesson Plan: Birch Trees in Winter
Artwork by Ansley at Lincoln Elementary
Grades K-5th: Lesson Plan: Georgia O’Keeffe
Artwork by Patrick at East Elementary Connecticut
Grade 1-4: Lesson Plan: Peter Max Hearts
Artwork by Ryan at Pashley Elementary
Grade 3-6: Lesson Plan: Fall Pointillism Trees
Artwork by Miles at St. Margaret School
Grade 4-6: Lesson Plan: Heather Galler Folk Art Landscape
Artwork by Anais at Green Valley Elementary
Grades K-4th: Lesson Plan: Little Birds Watercolor
Artwork by Colton at East Elementary
PK-K: Lesson Plan: Catching Snowflakes on your Tongue
Grade 3: Lesson Plan: Catching Snowflakes
Artwork by Lucas at Village Elementary
Grade 1-4: Lesson Plan: Surprised! Storm in the Forest
Artwork by Cade at Explorer Elementary
Grades 1: Lesson Plan: Kandinsky Trees
Grades 2-5: Lesson Plan: Kandinsky Tree Collage
Artwork by Ellie at Paul H Cale Elementary
PK-2: Lesson Plan: Family Portraits
Artwork by Addison from Eagle Point Elementary
Grade 2: Lesson Plan: Self Portraits
Grades PK-5: Lesson Plan: Frida Kahlo and Expression Through Self-Portraits
Grades 5-8: Lesson Plan: Who Am I: Self Portraits in Art and Writing
Artwork by Evan at LaCosta Meadows Elementary
Grades 1-3: Lesson Plan: Picturing Pets
Grades 4-9: Lesson Plan: Portrait of a Pet
Artwork by Danny at Jeremy Ranch Elementary
Grade 1: Lesson Plan: Monet’s Bridge
Grade 1: Lesson Plan: Claude Monet’s Garden
Artwork by Megan at Newfield Elementary
Grade PK-2: Lesson Plan: Swimmy (Wax Resist)
Grades 3-8: Lesson Plan: Under the Sea
Artwork by Kyra at Caroline Street Elementary
Grade 2: Lesson Plan: Arctic Landscapes a la Ted Harrison
Grade 4: Lesson Plan: Ted Harrison Style Landscapes
Artwork by Corbin at Lexington Elementary
Grade 4-6: Lesson Plan: Iguana Watercolor Painting
Grade 2-5: Lesson Plan: Elephant with Watercolor Sunset
Artwork by Natalie at Connecticut Art School
Grade 2-3: Lesson Plan: Starry Night
Artwork by Sienna at North Street School
Grades PK-12: Lesson Plan: Haring Kids Lesson Plans
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