Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Viking Ship and a Viking Ship Coloring Page. The curvy details are so much fun to draw! Viking Ship Drawing Now students that are fascinated by this historical time can have some help in learning how to draw a Viking ship. It most…
Celebrate the Gee’s Bend quiltmakers with a meaningful, low-prep mural your students will love. Kids color bold patterns, then watch their pages become one powerful quilt-inspired display. You’ll feel calm, prepared, and proud — while your classroom builds community through art + history.
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw Lois Mailou Jones Mask Art. It features a fun DIY scratch art process. Lois Mailou Jones Mask This Lois Mailou Jones mask project was inspired by her and features a lesson in mask drawing. It includes one of my favorite ways to “age” any…
What could be better than recycling, working in 3D, and making some really fun crafty sculptures? Cardboard Angler Fish Cardboard Kittens I love how this project lets artists of all ages make super cute kittens in sweaters. I tried this in my art camp which has kinder through 4th graders, and they all loved customizing…
Inside you’ll learn how to make pipe cleaner people with 2 pipe cleaners. A simple, kid-friendly craft for grades 2–5 that builds fine motor skills. How to Make Pipe Cleaner People Art Lesson Pipe cleaner people are a perfect grades 2–5 project because they build fine motor skills in a way that feels like play….
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial video for how to draw a Beach. A few boats in the distance will add a sense of space. Beach Drawing More about children’s drawings Encourage your young artists to use this how to draw a beach tutorial as just a starting point, so they can add their…
Save your old food magazines for this bug collage project. The shiny and colorful fruit, for example, has a whole new look when viewed as bug parts. Collage is one of those areas of art that’s easy to overlook, but really has so much to offer. Aside from linking to some great collage artists of…
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Clown Face and a Clown Face Coloring Page. Clown Face This how to draw a Clown Face tutorial has all the exaggerated clown face features — the funny hat, big eyebrows and mouth, curly hair. They have been simplified so that even really…
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a field of poppies. Their bright red color can make a beautiful landscape drawing. Draw a Field of Poppies How to Draw a Field of Poppies This poppy field drawing is a simple way for students to honor a meaningful symbol while also learning…
Create a vibrant Matisse-inspired collage with layered cut paper shapes. This easy Matisse art project includes video, steps, and a free printable. Matisse Collage Project Join “The Daily Draw” to get this free tutorial! Matisse Art Project for Elementary Students This Matisse collage art project is a fantastic way to introduce your students to the…
A low-prep, high-impact California map for kids collaborative mural your students will love coloring together. Perfect for Grades 2–5 and especially fun for 4th grade California history. You’ll get a meaningful display-ready project without the planning headache.
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Country House. This one has a few more interesting features than just your average house drawing. Learning how to draw a house is always a fun project for young artists, as everyone is familiar with how they basically look. The only catch is…
Here you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Hippo Face. Simple shapes keep it fun and easy. Hippo Face Drawing Now students can gain some appreciation of this amazing creature by drawing one. This hippo tutorial that just focuses on the head might be perfect if your students are young, and…
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Bike and a Bike Coloring Page. The classic version never goes out of style! Drawing of a Bike This how to draw a bike tutorial shows beginner artists how to draw one with sturdy wheels, fenders and handlebars. Some fun customization could certainly…
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Seagull and a Seagull Coloring Page. This one is easy for artists of all ages. Seagull Drawing Drawing a Seagull When students learn how to draw a seagull with this tutorial, they can learn how to quickly turn just a regular bird drawing…
Looking for fun collage project ideas for young students? This 5-lesson mini unit helps your grades K-2 students design their very own cat or dog collage while mastering cutting, tracing and glueing skills. Templates offer guidance, but the creative additions are all up to them!
Easy Pocahontas drawing lesson for kids using pencil, marker, and crayons. Includes video, step-by-step guide, and printable PDF! Pocahontas Drawing Art Lesson Pocahontas Drawing Art Lesson This Pocahontas drawing lesson is perfect for grades 2–5 and makes character drawing easy with simple shapes and step-by-step instructions. Students will build confidence as they draw a calm,…
Inside you’ll find a kid-friendly, step-by-step F1 car drawing lesson video and PDF. Great for race fans and upper elementary artists. F1 Car Drawing Art Lesson F1 Car Drawing Art Lesson If your students are buzzing about the new F1: The Movie, this project is the perfect way to channel that excitement into creativity. Drawing…