Native American Heritage Art Activities & Projects for Elementary Students

Celebrate culture and history with 7 Native American Heritage Month art projects for kids. Drawing and painting lessons perfect for grades 2 and up.

Native American Heritage Month Art Projects

November is Native American Heritage Month, and it’s the perfect time to bring meaningful, cross-curricular connections into your art room. Each of these 7 lessons gives your students a chance to explore culture, history, and identity through artmaking.

These projects are designed with busy elementary teachers in mind — no fancy supplies or prep needed. You’ll find mostly drawing lessons (plus one simple painting), all geared toward grades 2 and up.

Whether you’re honoring important historical figures like Pocahontas and Sacagawea or introducing the architectural wonders of Mesa Verde, every lesson is built to spark thoughtful conversations while building creative confidence. They’re also a great way to collaborate with classroom teachers or support social studies standards.

By using approachable art techniques like line drawing, symbols, and portraiture, you’ll be able to guide your students through powerful stories — even if you don’t feel like a “real” artist yourself. Just print and go.