Feeling stuck in the homeschool routine? Grab some paper, a pencil, and a fresh burst of creativity—art might be the magic ingredient your homeschool days are missing.
Art often gets pushed aside in favor of “core subjects,” but it’s one of the most powerful tools you can offer your child. These free homeschool art printables are more than just time-fillers—they’re fun, skill-building activities that inspire creativity and support deeper learning.
In this post, you’ll find 12 beautifully designed drawing activities that blend imagination with educational value. Whether you’re looking to shake up your routine or tie art into formal subjects, these printables are an easy, engaging way to do both.
- Why art plays a key role in homeschool education
- Fun art printables for pure creative expression
- Art printables that link directly to formal subjects
- Download the free PDF bundle
Why is art important in homeschool education?
It’s easy to underestimate how important art is for kids—especially when there’s math, reading, and science to focus on. But art isn’t just an “extra.” It’s a core part of helping children think creatively, problem-solve, and express ideas in new ways.
- Art builds critical creative thinking and problem-solving skills, something every child needs regardless of age or subject. It’s not just about making something pretty—it’s about exploring ideas and making decisions along the way.
- It also supports fine motor development, helping your child strengthen hand control, coordination, and precision—all skills that benefit handwriting and daily tasks.
- Drawing projects teach children how to follow through and complete a project, a valuable life skill that boosts confidence and focus.
- And let’s be honest—sometimes you need a break from textbooks. Art helps make learning more fun and engaging, especially when it ties into other subjects. Plus, it gives both you and your child a much-needed pause in the day.
6 homeschool drawing activities for pure creative fun
Sometimes, kids just need space to create without limits—and that’s where these printables shine. Each one invites your child to add their own twist, turning a simple drawing sheet into a unique work of art. These drawing activities boost imagination, creativity, and independent thinking—without complicated instructions or materials.
All you need? A pencil and a printout. Simple, fun, and ready when you are.
Animal Hair Salon
Design cool hairstyles for these wild creatures. Maybe these animals live in the 1960s, in the court of Louis XIV or in ancient Egypt, how would you adapt their hairstyles? Help your child to explore and research.
What’s in your head
If we could look inside your head we would seeeverything you are passionate about. Leave the drawing completely free to the child’s imagination or customize to specific occasions. For example, what did you like most about your vacation or your last visit to the museum?
Your Very Own Video Game
If your kids could create their favorite video game, what would it be like? If they go blank you can ask them to base it on something they are learning in class: an ecosystem, a historical moment, countries of the world, fractions, etc.
The Superteam
Encourage your kid to imagine the powers of these superheroes and draw their costumes. To make the activity more interesting, try providing a guideline that the drawing must follow. For example, they may be heroes from a culture very different from their own, or their powers may be related to nature.
Roll A Robot
This is a silly drawing game where you roll dice to determine which parts of the picture to draw. This one is the favorite of my kids but check also Roll-A-princess, Roll-A-Monster and Roll-An-Alien.
Surprise Egg
This egg has just hatched but… what will come out? A bird, an alien, a monster, a baby, a lettuce? There are no wrong choices.
How to use these printables:
- For your Homeschool Art Curriculum
- Free drawing time during your homeschool day
- A break activity between subjects
- Quiet moments while you prep the next lesson
- Fun art stations during homeschool co-ops or playdates
6 homeschool drawing activities that link to formal subjects
Looking to sneak some learning into your art time? These drawing printables are a clever way to reinforce what your child is already studying—without making it feel like extra work. These drawing activities make easy to connect art to science, history, language arts, and more.
They help kids process what they’ve learned, get creative with it, and make it their own. It’s learning that sticks—and sparks joy.
Imagine Your Own Map
You can ask the child to make a map of a country, region or biome that they are currently studying in class.
Colorful Snake
To practice repeating patterns, draw an initial pattern (of shapes, colors or both) and ask the child to repeat it all the way through the snake. There is much evidence that pattern practice is a very important skill for preschoolers to internalize math concepts.
Exploring the Deep
This submarine is looking for new marine species. Can you draw them? Before drawing, read a book or watch a documentary together about coral reefs, abyssal depths, large marine mammals, etc.
Empty Museum
What a dull museum! Where are all the paintings? Let your kid draw them! Customize to the child’s interests and what they’re learning in history, literature, geography, etc.
Visual Music
Listen to the music and draw the pictures, shapes and colors you feel like drawing. This activity is meant to be matched with different pieces of classical music and we suggest some options that are easy to find.
Outdoor Holiday Decorating
Decorate the house for a special occasion. What is being celebrated? Christmas, Halloween, Diwali, a birthday, a quinceañera, welcoming summer… A great drawing activity to increase awareness of different cultures.
How to use these printables:
- Tie drawing prompts to subjects like science, history, or language arts
- Use drawings to retell stories, illustrate concepts, or review lessons
- Boost engagement in core subjects with artistic exploration
Spark creativity, one printable at a time
Art doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming to make a big impact in your homeschool. With just a few printables and a handful of pencils, you can bring creativity, joy, and deeper learning into your child’s day—without adding extra prep to yours.
Whether you’re using these drawing activities for a bit of fun or as an extension of your lessons, you’re giving your child a powerful outlet to think, explore, and grow.
👉 Ready to get started?
Download your Free Homeschool Art Printables PDF Bundle and watch your child’s creativity come to life—one drawing at a time.
