Art is one of the easiest (and most joyful) subjects to teach at home — whether you’re artistic or not.
You don’t need fancy supplies, expensive classes, or a full curriculum.
Most of the time, all you need is YouTube, printables, a few everyday materials… and your kids’ imagination.
Here are my favourite art resources across YouTube, printable platforms, Etsy creators, apps — even Lego — PLUS the learning outcomes they naturally cover (Australia-wide).
1. YOUTUBE ART RESOURCE
Art for Kids Hub
https://www.artforkidshub.com/
Perfect step-by-step drawing videos for all ages.
Outcomes achieved:
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- Visual Arts: making artworks using techniques, tools, and materials
- Creativity + self-expression
- Following multi-step instructions
- Fine motor skills
- Understanding line, shape, colour
Draw So Cute
https://www.youtube.com/@DrawSoCute
Cute characters and simple drawing tutorials.
Outcomes:
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- Representing subject matter
- Exploring visual styles
- Proportion & scale
- Hand–eye coordination
The Art Sherpa (for older kids/teens)
https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtSherpa
Painting tutorials using acrylics.
Outcomes:
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- Exploring paint techniques
- Understanding texture + blending
- Experimenting with media
- Composition + colour theory
2. PRINTABLE ART + CRAFT RESOURCES
🖨 TeachStarter (Art Templates & Projects)
https://www.teachstarter.com/au/subjects/the-arts/
Great for primary kids.
Outcomes:
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- Using varied materials
- Craft and mixed-media techniques
- Pattern, symmetry, colour
Twinkl Australia – Creative Arts Packs
https://www.twinkl.com.au/resources/australia-the-arts
Tons of themed art worksheets.
Outcomes:
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- Designing + planning artworks
- Cultural artworks
- Visual storytelling
SuperColoring
https://www.supercoloring.com/
Beautiful colouring pages (all ages).
Outcomes:
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- Colour theory
- Focus + mindfulness
- Fine motor skills
3. ETSY ART RESOURCES
Etsy is amazing for homeschool art because creators make resources intentionally for learning, creativity, and project-based activities.
Some favourites:
Printable Art Studies (Famous Artists)
Search: “artist study printable homeschool”
Great for Van Gogh, Monet, Kandinsky, Frida Kahlo, etc.
Outcomes:
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- Exploring artworks of other artists
- Understanding art history
- Responding to artworks
Cut-and-Make Craft Packs
Search: “printable craft templates kids”
Perfect for rainy-day art.
Outcomes:
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- Construction skills
- Sequencing steps
- Spatial awareness
Nature Art Journals
Search: “nature journal printable kids”
Outcomes:
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- Observational drawing
- Representing real-world environments
- Recording ideas visually
4. LEGO AS AN ART RESOURCE (YES — IT COUNTS)
Lego is one of the most underrated art tools in homeschooling.
Kids can build:
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- mosaics
- sculptures
- models
- animals
- buildings
- abstract creations
Outcomes:
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- 3D visual expression
- Construction + design
- Understanding form, structure, balance
- Creativity + problem-solving
- Engineering + art crossover
- Interpreting ideas in different materials
It also aligns with Science + Technology outcomes without them even realising it.
5. DIGITAL ART RESOURCES
🎨 Procreate (iPad)
https://procreate.com/
For older kids, tweens, and teens — industry-grade digital art tool.
Outcomes:
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- Digital media skills
- Layers, brushes, effects
- Graphic design foundations
- Illustration
Canva for Kids
https://www.canva.com/
Templates for posters, collages, digital drawings.
Outcomes:
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- Layout + composition
- Design principles
- Digital literacy
- Creative decision-making
6. SIMPLE EVERYDAY MATERIALS (THE MOST UNDERRATED ART SUPPLIES)
You don’t need expensive supplies. Try:
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- recycled boxes
- newspapers
- sticks + leaves + flowers
- chalk
- watercolours
- clay or playdough
- scrap paper
- cotton buds
- food colouring
- fabric scraps
Outcomes:
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- Experimenting with materials
- Creating artworks using natural or recycled items
- Sensory exploration
- Free expression
- Sustainability awareness
WHAT ART OUTCOMES CAN HOMESCHOOL KIDS ACHIEVE? (Australia-Wide)
These apply across all states (NESA, VIC, QLD, WA etc).
✔ Making – using materials, techniques, tools
✔ Drawing, painting, sculpting, constructing
✔ Exploring colour, line, shape, form, space
✔ Creating artworks that communicate ideas
✔ Responding – describing and discussing artworks
✔ Understanding artists, cultures, time periods
✔ Planning, designing, problem-solving
✔ Expressing emotions and viewpoints
✔ Fine motor + hand–eye coordination
Anything your child creates, designs, builds, or imagines can be aligned to visual arts outcomes.
HOW BEYONDWALLS MAKES ART EASY TO TRACK
Art can be messy — but tracking it doesn’t have to be.
- Snap a photo of the artwork
- Add a short note (“watercolour blending practice”)
- Auto-tag outcomes (Visual Arts outcomes auto-suggested)
- Save it to your child’s record
- Include it in your end-of-year PDF report
Whether it’s:
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- a Lego sculpture
- a printable craft
- a YouTube tutorial
- digital art
- nature journaling
- painting
- drawing
…it counts as learning, and BeyondWalls captures all of it effortlessly.
Art doesn’t need to be complicated.
Let your kids explore, get messy, try new materials, follow tutorials, and create freely.
The best art resources are the ones they use with joy.
The best art lessons are the ones that feel like play.
And the best art records are the ones you capture easily without disrupting the moment.
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