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Grade Level Art Lessons

While many of our art lessons are designed for specific age levels, they can be
tailored to use with different ages.

Preschool-1st Grade

Tiny House Art Lesson

$4.99

Our Tiny House Art Lesson is inspired by the prolific art of Clementine Hunter and the children’s picture book Grandma’s Tiny House written by Janay Brown-Wood, illustrated by Priscilla Burris. While this lesson was designed for young artists ages 4-6, it can be tailored to use with older children. Visit our website to find more art tips and resources.


This Resource Includes:

·      Lesson Prep/Tips

·      Tiny House Art Lesson (with step-by-step photos)

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Colorful Crown Art Lesson

$3.99

Our Colorful Crown Art Lesson is inspired by the prolific art of Jean-Michel Basquiat and the children’s picture book The ABC’s of Black History by Rio Cortez. While this lesson was designed for young artists ages 4-6, it can also be used with older children. Visit www.artforthecreativesoul.com   to find more art tips and resources.


This Resource Includes:

·      Lesson Prep/Tips

·      Colorful Crown Art Lesson (with step-by-step photos)

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Scribble Friend Art Lesson

$3.99

Our Scribble Friend Art Lesson is inspired by the abstract art of Norman Lewis and the book I’m NOT Just A Scribble by Diane Alber. While the lesson was designed for young artists ages 4-6, it can be tailored to use with older children. Visit our website to find more art tips and resources.


This Resource Includes:

·      Lesson Prep/Tips

·      Scribble Friend Art Lesson (with step-by-step photos)

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Colorful Portrait Art Lesson

$4.99

Our Colorful Portrait Art Lesson is inspired by the prolific art of Amy Sherald and the children’s picture book Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment by Jessica Curry and Parker Curry, illustrated by Brittany Jackson. While the lesson was designed for young artists ages 4-6, it can be tailored to use with older children. Visit www.artforthecreativesoul.com to find more art tips and resources.


This Resource Includes:

·      Lesson Prep/Tips

·      Colorful Portrait Art Lesson (with step-by-step photos)

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Faux Marble Sculpture Art Lesson

$4.99

 Inspired by Elizabeth Catlett’s  marble sculpture, Torso, 2008, this lesson will help young artists develop their carving skills. While this lesson was designed for young artists in primary grades, it can be tailored to use with older artists. Visit www.artforthecreativesoul.com to find more art lessons, resources and tips.


This Resource Includes:

·      Lesson Prep/Tips

·      Faux Marble Sculpture Art Lesson (with step-by-step photos)

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Geometric Design Art Lesson

$3.99

Inspired by Faith Ringgold’s painting, Windows of the Wedding #2: Breakfast in Bed, 1974, this lesson will help young artists develop their understanding of shapes in art. While this lesson was designed for young artists in primary grades, it can be tailored to use with older artists. Visit www.artforthecreativesoul.com to find more art lessons, resources and tips.


This Resource Includes:

·      Lesson Prep/Tips

·      Geometric Design Art Lesson (with step-by-step photos)

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Rainbow Shapes Collage Art Lesson

$3.99

Inspired by Alma Thomas’ Untitled Abstract paintings, this lesson is a way great to help young artists develop fine motor skills. While this lesson was designed for young artists in primary grades, it can be tailored to use with older artists. Visit www.artforthecreativesoul.com to find more art lessons, resources and tips.


This Resource Includes:

·      Lesson Prep/Tips

·      Rainbow Shapes Collage Art Lesson (with step-by-step photos)

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Row Houses Art Lesson

$4.99

Inspired by John Biggers’ painting, Four Seasons, this lesson will help young artists develop their drawing skills. While this lesson was designed for young artists in primary grades, it can be tailored to use with older artists.


This Resource Includes:

·      Lesson Prep/Tips

·      Row Houses Art Lesson (with step-by-step photos)

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Silly Monster Art Lesson

$3.99

This lesson compliments the children's picture book, Monster Trouble! by Lane Frederickson and illustrated by Michael Roberston. Designed for young artists in grades K-2, this lesson is a fun way to practice using texture in drawing.

This Art Resources Includes:

  • Lesson Prep Tips
  • Silly Monster Art Lesso


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Primary Level Art Tools Comparison Activity

$1.99
Younger art students will enjoy completing this Art Tools Comparison activity. After reading text comparing markers and crayons, students in grades K-2 can color the marker or crayon for each fact that matches it. 

This resource includes:
-Tips for use
-Primary Level Art Tools Comparison Activity (Download, print and copy as many copies as needed.)
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Grades 2-5

Fish on the Move Art Lesson

$3.99
This fun art lesson is inspired by the painting "Chinese Kites" created by talented artist Ellis Wilson. Students will enjoy creating this resist watercolor painting.
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Kwanzaa Postage Stamp Art Lesson

$3.99
This art lesson is a great way to introduce students to the cultural holiday Kwanzaa through the creation of a postage stamp design.

​The lesson includes:
Kwanzaa Postage Stamp Layout Sheets
Lesson Plan with step-by-step photos
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1 Pt. Perspective Drawing Lesson

$3.99
Inspired by the "neighborhood" paintings by the artist, Allan Crite, this lesson has a step-by-step tutorial sheet to help students create a 1 pt. perspective drawing. Each step uses simple lines and shapes. This lesson also includes a detailed lesson plan.


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Moonlight Seascape Art Lesson

$3.99
Inspired by the art of Edward Mitchell Bannister, this art lesson is a great way to introduce young artists to his work. While this lesson caters to students in grades 3-12, it can be tailored to use with younger students. The lesson also has cross-curricular connections to science. Visit www.artforthecreativesoul.com to fine more great art tips and resources!

This Resource Includes:
* Lesson Plan with step-by-step photographs
* Artist Images
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3D Spider's Colorful Web Art Lesson

$3.99
Inspired by the children's book, The Spider Weaver: A Legend of Kente Cloth written by Margaret Musgrove and illustrated by Julia Cairns, this lesson is a fun way to explore various mediums in art. Young artists will enjoy creating this colorful multimedia collage. Visit www,artforthecreativesoul.com to find more fun art resources.

This Art Lesson Includes:
1. Teacher Lesson Prep Tips
2. Lesson Plan with step-by-step photographs
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Colorful Batik Elephant Art Lesson

$2.50
This colorful art lesson will enhance young art students understanding of texture. Inspired by the fun book, Red Yellow Blue and a Littile White, Too! written and illustrated by C.G. Esperanza, this lesson will also be a great way to introduce students to the color wheel. Visit www.artforthecreativesoul.com for more great art resources.

This Lesson Includes:
- Teacher Lesson Prep Tips
- Colorful Batik Elephant art lesson with step-by-step photographs
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Neighborhood Clay Tile Art Lesson

$2.00

Inspired by Synthia Saint James' beautiful book, Sunday, this lesson is a great way to help young artists develop an understanding of colors and shapes in art. 


This Lesson Includes:

* Lesson Prep & Tips

* Lesson Plan with step-by-step photos

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Family Collage Art Lesson

$2.99
Inspired by Ellis Wilson's painting entitled, Four Sisters, our latest art lesson is a great way to introduce young artists to elements of design such as texture and shape.

This Resource Include:
-Teacher Prep Tips
-Family Collage Art Lesson with step-by-step photos
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Ada Twist Scientist Inspired Portrait Lesson

$2.99
Our latest art resource is inspired by the popular children's book, Ada Twist, Scientist. This art lesson plan includes step-by-step photos.
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Kwanzaa Inspired Paper Candle Art Lesson

$2.99
This colorful art lesson is a great way to introduce young artists to the cultural holiday Kwanzaa. This lesson includes step-by-step photos on how to complete this project.
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Football Hero Art Lesson

$3.99
Inspired by the children's book, Don't Throw It To Mo!, our latest art resource is a great way to introduce young artist to movement in art.

This Resource Includes:
- Lesson Presentation Tips
- Football Hero Art Lesson (with step-by-step photos)
- How To Draw A Football Player Tutorial Sheet
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Zinnia Flower Print Art Lesson

$3.99
Inspired by the zinnia paintings by renowned artist, Clementine Hunter, this art lesson is a great way to introduce young artist to basic
​printmaking. This art lesson includes step-by-step photos and works well with elementary students.
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Grades 6+

Abstract Gold Sculpture Lesson

$3.99
Inspired by the work of renowned sculptor, Richard Hunt, this art lesson will help young artists develop basic sculpting techniques. Step-by-step photographs demonstrate the basic techniques for creating an abstract sculpture.
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Illuminated Quotes Art Lesson

$3.99
Illuminated manuscripts depict beautifully ornamented hand written and illustrated texts. Young artists will enjoy creating unique illuminated quotes by writing them in calligraphy. 

This lesson includes:
-Teacher Lesson Plan with step by step photos
-Calligraphy Practice Sheet
-Examples of Illuminated Manuscripts
-Famous Quotes Sheet
-4 Styles of Calligraphy
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Upside Down Value Portrait

$3.99
Inspired by the beautiful portraits of Charles White, this lesson focuses on drawing a portrait upside down so that the student can focus on the tones and the shapes from a photo reference.

This lesson includes:
1. Lesson Prep Directions
2. Value Shading Activity
3. Upside Portrait Lesson Plan (with step-by-step photos)
4. Post-Lesson Art Pictionary Activity
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African Comb Sculpture Art Lesson

$3.99
This lesson is a great way to introduce young artists to African culture and help develop their sculpting skills. Inspired by sculptural African combs and Adinka symbols, this lesson will enhance your overall multicultural art curriculum.

This Resource Includes:
-Teacher Prep Tips
-African Comb Sculpture Art Lesson with step-by-step photos
-Adinkra Symbols Sheet
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Red Rose Portrait Art Lesson

$3.99
This cool art lesson is inspired by the picture book, A Sweet Smell of Roses written by Angela Johnson and illustrated by Eric Velasquez. While it is designed for young artists in grades 6-12, it can be tailored to use with younger students. 

This Resource Includes:
1. Lesson Preps/Presentation
2. Red Rose Portrait Lesson with step-by-step photos
3. ​Simple Rose Tutorial Sheet
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Kehinde Wiley Inspired Sportswear Design Art Lesson

$3.99
This art lesson is a great way to introduce young artists in grades 6-12 to the art of Kehinde Wiley and sportswear fashion illustration. 
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Kwanzaa Necklace Art Lesson

$2.99


Create a simple and fun, open ended necklace, while teaching about Kwanzaa with this art lesson. Young artists can also turn their designs into bracelets. Feel free to tailor the lesson to fit each group. (Lesson includes step-by-step photos)

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Primary Colors Portrait Art Lesson

$3.99

Celebrate African-American and Women's History months with this art lesson inspired by prolific artist, Thelma Johnson Streat. Our Primary Colors Portrait Art Lesson is inspired by her work and will help young artists develop portrait drawing skills.


This Resources Includes:

  • Lesson Prep & Tips
  • Primary Colors Portrait Art Lesson (with step-by-step photos)


* Purchase Jamilah Loves To Talk About Art by Alicia L. McDaniel to enhance this lesson. Ms. Streat is one of the artists featured in the story.

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Geometric Fashion Portrait Art Lesson

$3.99

Inspired by Earl Hill's lovely painting, Beulah's World, this art lesson is a fun way for young artists to practice their portrait drawing and fashion design skills.


This Resource Includes:

  • Lesson Prep Tips
  • Geometric Fashion Portrait Art Lesson
  • Lesson Templates


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Juneteenth Commemorative Plate Art Lesson

$3.99

Our newest art lesson is inspired by Juneteenth. Use this art lesson as an individual or group project.


This Resource Include:

  • Lesson Prep/Tips
  • Juneteenth Commemorative Plate Art Lesson
  • Plate Stand Template
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Abstract Wood Sculpture Art Lesson

$4.99

Inspired by the art of Martin Puryear, this lesson was designed for young artists in grades 3-12. This is a great art lesson to add to your STEAM curriculum. Explore our website to find more art resources and tips.


This Resource Includes:

  • Lesson Prep/Tips
  • Abstract Wood Sculpture Art Lesson (with step-by-step photos of how we created our sculpture)


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Rose Relief Bouquet Art Lesson

$4.99

 Inspired by the beautiful floral paintings created by Vivian Schuyler Key, this art lesson is a great way for young artists to develop a better understanding of unity in art . Explore our website to find more art resources and tips.


This Resources Includes:

  • Lesson Prep Tips
  • Rose Relief Bouquet Art Lesson (with step-by-step photos)
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