Art Education

Standards for many arts disciplines connected to outcomes and resources.

– Standards at a Glance:  Visual Arts (PDF)
– Standards at a Glance: Media Arts (PDF)
– Customize your own handbook 

Guidelines for implementing the content standards for visual and performing arts adopted by the California State Board of Education that are developed by the Instructional Quality Commission.

Resources from the National Art Education Association (NAEA).

– Standards Studio for Fresh Ideas: Standards in Action! Planning Sheets - High School
– Standards Studio for Fresh Ideas: Standards in Action! Planning Sheets - Middle School
– Standards Studio for Fresh Ideas: Standards in Action! Planning Sheets - Lower Elementary School
–  Visual Arts Model Cornerstone Assessments 

Geared for a wide variety of age and skill levels, offers hundreds of lesson plans designed to meet the National Standards for Visual Art Education.

Arts integration lesson plans sorted by grade level.

Free arts-based lesson plans and projects, searchable by grade and content.

Ceramic and glass lesson plans provide an excellent starting point for creating memorable lessons which incorporate art history with hands-on classroom activities. PowerPoint presentations for you to download and share with your classroom.

Attractive, instructional classroom resource posters on Principles of Design, Elements of Art, Color Wheel, and Art Styles. Available in English and French.

Explore artworks with your students, read books with related themes, and try your hand at making some art of your own. Download the related coloring pages and cut-outs for extra creative fun!

Here you will find student artwork, links to art related articles, educational art websites & videos appropriate for Grades 1-5.

RAFT (Resource Area For Teaching) provides kits and materials at low cost. RAFT has developed an innovative supply chain process that converts commonly found or discarded materials from the business community into hands-on Activity Kits.