Metropolitan Museum of Art
Islamic Art and Geometric Design
After an overview of Islamic traditions and art, young artists create their own geometric shapes and patterns using only a straightedge and a compass.
Dick Blick Art Materials
“Print & Go” T-Shirts
Here's a colorful activity that can be modified for any age group. Kids create printing blocks and craft t-shirts and/or canvas sacks using the blocks and fabric paint.
Curated OER
Art and Revolution
Explore art and revolution that dawned in the mid 20th century. Constructivism, Bauhaus, and de stijl are all covered in this visually stimulating presentation.
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Basic Art Analysis Worksheet
This is a terrific art analysis worksheet that has kids thinking critically about art, symbolism, and history. They answer several questions regarding basic art elements and then delve into a thoughtful analysis.
University of North Carolina
Evaluating Print Sources
Not all sources are created equal, so how do you evaluate them? Writers learn how to evaluate print sources based on elements such as audience, tone, and argument in the sixth handout of 24 in the Writing the Paper series from the...
Teaching Tolerance
Consuming and Creating Political Art
A picture is worth a thousand words, but political art may be worth even more! After examining examples of political cartoons, murals, and other forms of public art, class members create their own pieces to reflect their ideals and...
Curated OER
Souper Art
Turn your young artists into great marketing specialists with this fun lesson plan! They will turn ordinary soup cans into exciting choices for dinner by recreating the can label. This is a fantastic project to connect art, advertising,...
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Cat Printing
Young writers practice the skill of printing to create a full sentence. This worksheet has them follow the theme of the illustration that can also be colored in.
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Bird Printing
In this literacy worksheet, students practice the skill of printing to create a full sentence following the theme of the illustration that can be colored also.
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Duck Printing
In this literacy worksheet, students practice the skill of printing to create a full sentence following the theme of the illustration that can be colored also.
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Mouse Printing
In this literacy worksheet, students practice the skill of printing to create a full sentence following the theme of the illustration that can be colored also.
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Cow Printing
In this literacy worksheet, students practice the skill of printing to create a full sentence following the theme of the illustration that can be colored also.
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The Letter M-- Recognition and Printing
In this letter M worksheet, young scholars circle all the upper and lower case examples of letter M in a grid of random alphabet letters. Students then print the letter in 4 unlined boxes.
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Johannes Gutenberg and the Printing Press
Students use library or online resources to create time lines on the life of Johannes Gutenberg and tell the impact his invention, the printing press, had on the development of newspapers.
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Printing the Letter Mm
Learn the letters Mm by printing and tracing with this worksheet. Primary learners will trace numbered lines to create the upper case M and the lower case m. They trace 16 letters.
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Trace and Print Letter Hh
Practice printing the letters Hh. Youngsters will trace and print the upper case H and the lower case h, as well as trace and print h words. They will write 6 answers.
Teaching Tolerance
Community Arts Showcase
An art showcase encourages class members to explore the themes of social justice and tolerance. They create an original artwork, engage in group discussions, and journal writing. The art gallery also provides a chance for families and...
Curated OER
Printing Letter Kk
In this printing letter k instructional activity, students trace dotted examples of upper and lower case Zaner-Bloser letter k. Students form their own letters on the primary lines and write the word key.
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Printing the Letter Qq
Young writers trace dotted examples of upper and lower case printed letter Qq. They practice their own letters on the primary lines and write the word "Queen." Some good, basic writing practice!
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Printing and Publishing
Explore African literature and artwork in a multicultural literacy and art lesson. Begin with a read aloud of Tiger and the Big Wind: A Tale from Africa, and afterward, have kids retell the main events in the story. They...
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Stamp Boxes or Jars: Recycled Art
With some canceled stamps, an old box, and some glue, learners create art from scraps. You save up or gather used postage stamps, the kids glue them onto a box or an old clean jar. All the steps needed to complete this project plus two...
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Paper Ring Art
A few bits of paper can really go a long way when it comes to art. Learners build motor skills and a creative voice as they shape and glue thin strips of paper, creating an original scene.
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"Rapper" Art
Turn your recycled wrappers in "Rapper" Art with this creative lesson plan! Your class will create a collage using wrappers. They will also create a print plate of words or phrases to go along with their project. What a great way to...
Dick Blick Art Materials
Pop Art Clay Portraits
Create the classic Andy Warhol mass-produced image using clay slabs. Explore the pop art movement using image transfer techniques. This project incorporates art history as well as multiple clay tools. The finished product is an...