Upper Elementary Art Projects

Find your next upper elementary art project for kids ages 8–11. Browse creative art projects and ideas best suited for 3rd graders, 4th graders and 5th graders.

Age and grade levels are given as a guideline and most art projects can be modified to fit any age.

Favorite Art Projects For 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade

• HEATHER GALLER FOLK ART LANDSCAPES – One of my favorite 3rd grade projects! Kids create colorful folk art landscapes with a fun glow-in-the-dark surprise.
• PICASSO-INSPIRED FOIL PORTRAITS – One of my favorite 4th grade projects! Kids create abstract portraits while experimenting with line, texture and aluminum foil.
• POP ART PORTRAITS – 5th graders can experiment with colored pencil techniques to create colorful Pop Art drawings.