Get your K–5 art students excited about learning with this fun, hands-on bundle all about the Element of Line. These ready-to-use lessons explore different types of lines and simple art vocabulary like space, texture, repetition, implied line, variety, and movement, through creative projects that students love. Along the way, students build confidence in their drawing, strengthen fine motor skills, and enjoy experimenting with their own ideas.
Teacher Overview with focus, goal, grade range, materials, tips, and assessment suggestions for each lesson.
Each lesson includes:
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PDF Presentation with step-by-step instructions is included.
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Full Video Demonstration for modeling or guided instruction
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Printable Handouts to support student learning
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Exit Tickets for assessment and reflection
- Teacher Overview with National Visual Arts Standards
Lessons Included:
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Porcupine Line Art (Grades K–1) – Explore straight, wavy, castle, and curly lines to create a fun porcupine.
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Shaggy Line Dog (Grades K–2) – Build texture and form using straight lines in oil pastel on black paper.
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Line-Up of Cats (Grades 2–3) – Draw multiple geometric cats, overlapping to create space, and fill each with a unique line type.
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Implied Line Vases (Grades 3–5) – Learn cross-contour lines and implied lines through vase and flower compositions.
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Lighthouse Movement of Lines (Grades 4–5) – Create movement and variety using lines in a landscape scene.
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Repetition Line Design (Grades 4–5) – Use curly and curved lines to explore the principle of repetition.
Why Teachers Love This Bundle:
- Ready-to-use for elementary art classes
- Supports hands-on learning and art vocabulary development
- Perfect for substitute teacher plans, art centers, or homeschool instruction
- Encourages students to practice creativity, fine motor skills, and observation
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