Art Elementary Lessons Teaching Resources :: 145

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum

Picture It: JFK in High School

For Teachers 3rd - 6th

Elementary schoolers learn about young John F. Kennedy. After a teacher-led discussion about his high school years, pupils examine a photograph of Kennedy and four of his friends taken on the grounds of the Choate School in Connecticut....

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Adventures in Toyland

For Teachers K - 5th

There are many ways to tell a story; Richard Patterson's three-dimensional painting If serves as the inspiration for some creative storytelling for elementary school writers. They watch a clip from Toy Story (you'll need to...

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Make Art Class Merry With Creative Christmas Art Activities

For Teachers 2nd - 5th

Kids get hands-on with seasonal crafts through Christmas art activities!

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Trot Out the Creativity with Turkey-Themed Art Activities

For Teachers 1st - 5th

Take the traditional handprint turkey to the next level with art activities that integrate writing, color, poetry, and family involvement

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Egyptian Symbols: What story do they tell?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th

Students create a stele to represent what symbols are the most important to them. In this symbols lesson plan, students learn about Egyptian symbols, and then put their own important symbols into model magic clay according to their size...

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Medieval Natural Resources

For Teachers K - 12th

Students identify and research natural resources used in art. In this Renaissance art materials instructional activity, students look at examples of illuminated manuscripts and learn what materials were used to create the books. Then,...

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A Bug's Journey

For Teachers 3rd - 5th

Students research the art of John Baldessari. In this art history lesson, students examine Baldessari's drawing of a beetle and discuss the characteristics of these bugs. They write a story from a bug's perspective and create their own...

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Winter Art Activities

For Teachers 1st - 5th

Here are some fun art activities to do in the winter time.

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Valentine's Day Art Activities

For Teachers 1st - 5th

Fun art activities with a Valentine's Day theme.

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Hanukkah Art Activities

For Teachers 2nd - 6th

Here are some fun art activities related to Hanukkah.

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Rainforest (Elementary, Social Studies)

For Teachers 3rd - 4th

Explore the rainforest with your class. Learners study the meaning of the word endangered, choose an animal to study, gather data, and discuss why the animal is in danger of extinction. This is a motivating way to have your class discuss...

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Making Regolith

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards

You may not be able to take a field trip to the moon, but that doesn't mean your class can't study moon rocks. Using graham crackers as the moon's bedrock and powdered donuts as micrometeorites, young scientists simulate...

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Art Criticism for Elementary

For Teachers 1st - 5th

Students view various pieces of art and identify their basic elements. Using the art, they present the elements to the class in a presentation. They answer questions and organize them into written form. They also write and reflect on...

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The Great Art of Henri Matisse

For Teachers 2nd - 5th

Learners discover the artistic works of Henri Matisse, and examine what his work means. For this art lesson, students observe the different paintings/collages of Henri Matisse, eventually creating works of their own based on his style.

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Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Words: Art, Art History, Language Arts, Creative Writing

For Teachers 3rd - 5th

Students write a story inspired by Vincent Van Gogh's "Starry Night" and then try their hand at their own rendition of this famous piece of art. In a twist, students incorporate the stories into their paintings.

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Techno Explorer: Internet Lesson Plans for Beginners

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd

Students explore technology by participating in an on-line exercise. In this Internet safety lesson, students identify the appropriate behavior they should use while searching and communicating in cyberspace. Students practice saving...

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Food Labels Lesson

For Teachers 3rd - 5th

Young scholars analyze nutrition by completing an interactive activity with classmates. In this food choice activity, students discuss the importance foods have on our daily lives by keeping us healthy and giving us energy. Young...

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Beacon Lesson Plan Library: Formal or Informal?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards

Start talking trash with your elementary English class! Then lead a discussion comparing formal and informal language. Divide the class into groups to answer a questionnaire and analyze a set of sentence cards to analyze. This is a cool...

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Puzzle Trees

For Teachers K - 4th

Elementary artists use a collage and multi-media technique to create textured trees. They study the fall trees, discussing texture and what bare trees look like. They then use a variety of materials to create a textural piece.

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Line With Printmaking

For Teachers 3rd

Third graders investigate the use of lines in different pieces of art by creating their own ink print. In this art analysis lesson, 3rd graders identify the contours and lines of natural objects such as twigs and leaves. Students...

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