Art Curriculum for Elementary Schools & Districts K-8

Standards-Based Art Lessons

Providing Engaging Art Curriculum to Elementary Schools & Districts Since 1985

All 35 artist units come in multiple grade levels and are organized into 5 Tracks. They are incredibly well researched so that it can be taught by teachers, docents, or parent volunteers without having to create additional curriculum—we’ve done the work and made it easy for you.

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Satisfied Schools Enjoying Meet the Masters:

Acacia Elementary in Thousand Oaks, CA
Creek View in San Bernardino, CA
Ararat Charter School in Fort Van Nuys, CA

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Discover how Meet the Masters art curriculum can work for your elementary school.

All of our Elementary School Art Projects are Timed, Scripted, and Standards-Based in 3 Steps:

Step 1: Assembly

Introducing the Masters—Multi-Purpose Room or Classroom (20-45 minutes)

The Meet the Masters elementary school art experience begins with a multi-media assembly using engaging Powerpoint slides, artist voices, and music where the children learn about the fascinating lives and famous works of the Master Artists. Interactive questions and multi-media content will captivate the students while walking through a virtual museum filled with interesting stories and facts. For any of our art projects for elementary schools, art background is not necessary because all lesson plans are scripted, illustrated, and timed. The art vocabulary, art elements, props, and visuals are all included and organized—nothing to research or gather.

Step 2: Student Worksheets

Learning from the Masters—Classroom (15-30 minutes)

Now that the children have a true connection to the artist, it is time to introduce the techniques which made the art revolutionary. Back in the classroom, they will work on a mostly self-guided technique packet which will be the pencil-on-paper means for your student to learn from the Masters. The worksheets reinforce the material previously presented in Introducing the Masters, and further prepare them for success in the final step—the art project.

Step 3: Student Art Projects

Working with the Masters—Classroom (50-60 minutes)

After learning the inspiration and techniques of each Master, elementary school art history students are ready for the real fun. Your classroom will transform into an art studio as the well-equipped teacher leads the students on a step-by-step journey through the art project. Often in the same medium, style or subject matter as the Master, the students will discover their creativity while developing confidence in their own unique abilities. Training dvds can assist the teacher with step by step detailed instructions.

Every artist unit comes in multiple levels to match up to the grades offered at your school: kindergarten, beginner (grades 1 & 2), intermediate (grades 3 & 4) and advanced (grades 5+).

Real Reviews from Real Teachers & Parents

See Why Everyone Loves MTM

I have been involved with and using the Meet the Masters Art Curriculum for about 20 years. I started out as a parent volunteer at my son’s former elementary school in Orange County, and then went on to facilitate and coordinate a Meet the Masters Art program at Maranatha Christian Academy in Santa Ana. This just goes to show how successful and user friendly this art program really is!

The biggest blessing for me, is being involved with such an amazing and diverse curriculum that draws kids in to the world of art, the lives of the artist, as well as the history behind the great masters. I know that their love of learning about art is translated into the many art projects that Meet the Masters offers. The MTM staff are here to assist you in designing your schools individual programs and offer you the support to make sure that you and your program will succeed.

Sue Linn

Maranatha Christian Academy, Santa Ana, CA

What’s Included in a Track?

All Tracks Include 7 Artists with the Following:

Implementation guide (step by step)
Multiple levels of art lessons per artist
Artist lesson plan binders for 7 artists
Access to online art prints that can be downloaded, printed or projected
Props for assemblies
PowerPoint presentation for 7 artists
Color photo showing completed art activities
Student awards
Duplicating masters

Art Supplies, Training DVDs and Art Prints (can be added to order)

Art supplies: kits contains 36 sets to create up to 750 projects per artist
Video training: step by step video demo by MTM Staff for each level of art projects
Enhancements for assemblies and classrooms (limited by artist)
Digital art prints for each artist – no additional cost

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