Lessons and Activities

Tate Museum for Kids

Paint, draw, and create with a variety of activities from Tate Museum

https://www.tate.org.uk/kids/make

Jarrett Lerner: Finish the Comic

"Jarrett Lerner is the author of EngiNerds and its sequel, Revenge of the EngiNerds, as well as the author of the forthcoming Geeger the Robot early chapter book series, the third book in the EngiNerds series, and the author-illustrator of the Hunger Heroes graphic novel series (all published by Simon & Schuster/Aladdin)"

Jarrett Lerner has free downloads of "Finish the Comic" and "Drawing and Writing Prompts" on his website: https://jarrettlerner.com/activities/

Finish the Comic

Prompt

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Eric Carle Printables and Activities

Brightly has published coloring sheets and activities all related to Eric Carle: https://www.readbrightly.com/eric-carle-printables-activities/

Coloring Pages

Tons of coloring pages ranging from Disney characters, kawaii, animals, and more. 

https://coloring.rocks/

Color Wheel with Found objects

Jen Stark Coloring Pages

Jen Stark has shared these amazing coloring sheets inspired by her artwork. To print go to: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/54bd5b83e4b076c29fcad1cb/t/5e7a693991874246596cc4d0/1585080633196/ColoringBook-JenStark.pdf

Found Object Plate Portrait

A portrait is an artwork depicting a person, but focusing mainly on the face. Portraits do not always have to be drawn, but can also be made using found objects from around the house. 

Credit to @youngschoolartwithmr.g for posting this lesson

Kindness Poster

Create a kindness poster to send encouragement to others in the world around you! 

Credit to @theartofed for sharing

Alternate Paint Ideas

Homemade Clays

Paper Clay

Salt Dough

2 Cups All Purpose Flour

1 Cup Salt

1 Cup Cold Water

Baking Soda Clay

2 cups of baking soda

1 cup of cornstarch

1 1/4 cups of water


Downloadable Coloring Sheets

On this site, you will have to make an account to be able to download the free printables. Mrs. Arnold's Art Room has some free sheets available now, but sort by price to see the free ones. 

Shadow Drawing

A person

Have someone stand still and use sidewalk chalk to trace their shadow. Fill in with words or pictures that describe that person.

Toys and objects

Place your toys in an interesting setting and trace them.