Free Art Lesson Plans for Teachers and Homeschoolers

Jun 27, 2025
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Free Art Lesson Plans for Teachers and Homeschoolers

Looking for free art lesson plans for kids that work in both classrooms and homeschooling environments? Artventure provides ready-to-use lessons that support curriculum goals while sparking creativity. These printable art lessons are fun, flexible, and designed for a wide range of teaching needs. Artventure offers a free 48 hour trial for both the kids and teens online art lessons.


Why Use Free Art Lesson Plans?

Art helps children develop creativity, fine motor skills, and confidence. Whether you’re a teacher managing a classroom or a parent running a homeschool program, having structured lessons can:

  • Save you time in planning

  • Provide clear outcomes linked to the Australian Curriculum

  • Give children step-by-step guidance while still encouraging imagination

  • Offer a mix of drawing, painting, and mixed-media projects


What’s Included in Artventure Lessons

Every Artventure lesson plan is designed by an experienced art educator and includes:

  • โœ… Step-by-step video and visual instructions

  • โœ… Clear materials lists (using common, affordable supplies)

  • โœ… Curriculum links that align with school and homeschool requirements

  • โœ… Visual guides to support all ages and ability levels


Examples of Free Art Lesson Ideas

Here are a few creative projects you can try right away:

  1. Drawing Your Hero – children create a portrait of someone they admire using simple shapes and shading.

  2. Seasonal Landscapes – painting scenes that reflect the colours and moods of each season.

  3. Imaginative Animals – combining different creatures to invent a brand-new species.

These activities can be adapted for early years through to upper primary students.


Homeschool and Classroom Flexibility

Whether you’re planning a week of homeschool art activities or need a single substitute teacher lesson plan, these resources are designed to fit smoothly into your program.

  • Homeschool parents can build a full creative curriculum around Artventure’s lessons.

  • Teachers can use lessons for stand-alone art classes, cross-curricular projects, or enrichment activities.


How to Access Free Artventure Lessons

There’s no need to download PDFs — simply screenshot the lessons you want and print them for your students while using Artventure's full access free 48 hour trial.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Start your free trial of Artventure today and unlock:

  • Free sample lessons

  • Hundreds of step-by-step art projects

  • Teacher resources for homeschoolers and classrooms


Frequently Asked Questions

Are these free art lesson plans aligned to the Australian Curriculum?
Yes — every Artventure lesson is designed with curriculum links, making them suitable for both schools and home education.

What ages are the lessons best for?
Most projects are designed for children aged 5–12, but can be adapted for older or younger learners.

Do I need special supplies?
No — lessons use basic materials like paper, pencils, paints, and markers.