AL Cover School Curriculum

Homeschool Art Curriculum for Early Grades

Little hands need art time — and a little structure makes it richer. This homeschool art curriculum for the early grades explores colors, shapes, and foundational techniques through playful lessons and interactive activities, using simple supplies you already have. Check the live grade list below to see exactly which levels are currently available.

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How Art Lessons Work

1

Sequenced units

Each grade's Art course is organized into units that build in order — no guessing what comes next.

2

Bite-sized lessons

Clear teaching content with examples, written directly to the student.

3

Auto-graded practice

Quizzes and assignments grade instantly and record straight to the gradebook.

4

Lesson-connected AI help

In supported lessons, the AI tutor knows exactly which lesson your student is on and helps them work through it — it's not a general chatbot.

Printable Resources

Worksheets and printable workbooks with answer keys, where available, filed under the right grade level.

Lesson-Connected AI Tutor

In supported lessons the AI tutor knows the exact lesson your student is working on — it's a teaching helper, not a general chatbot.

Art at Every Grade Level

Lesson and quiz counts below come straight from the live curriculum — nothing is estimated.

Kindergarten

Kindergarten Art Exploration

6 lessons · 6 quizzes · 3 units

Unit 1: Colors and ShapesUnit 2: Art TechniquesUnit 3: Art Appreciation
Full Kindergarten curriculum

Grade 1

Grade 1 Art Exploration

9 lessons · 9 quizzes · 3 units

Unit 1: Colors and MixingUnit 2: Drawing and LinesUnit 3: Art Around Us
Full Grade 1 curriculum

Grade 2

Grade 2 Art Exploration

9 lessons · 9 quizzes · 3 units

Unit 1: Color TheoryUnit 2: Shapes and CompositionUnit 3: Creative Expression
Full Grade 2 curriculum

Grade 3

Art Adventures for Grade 3

36 lessons · 36 quizzes · 6 units

Unit 1: The Building Blocks of ArtUnit 2: Drawing Skills Step by StepUnit 3: Painting and Color FunUnit 4: Printmaking, Collage, and Mixed Media
Full Grade 3 curriculum

Grade 4

Art Adventures for Grade 4

36 lessons · 36 quizzes · 6 units

Unit 1: Elements of Art BasicsUnit 2: Drawing Skills and ObservationUnit 3: Painting and Color MixingUnit 4: Printmaking, Collage, and Mixed Media
Full Grade 4 curriculum

Grade 5

Art Adventures for Grade 5

36 lessons · 36 quizzes · 6 units

Unit 1: Building Strong Art FoundationsUnit 2: Drawing What You SeeUnit 3: Painting with Color and ExpressionUnit 4: Design, Printmaking, and Mixed Media
Full Grade 5 curriculum

Grade 6

Creative Foundations in Art for Grade 6

36 lessons · 36 quizzes · 6 units

Unit 1: Elements of Art BasicsUnit 2: Principles of DesignUnit 3: Drawing Skills and TechniquesUnit 4: Painting and Color Exploration
Full Grade 6 curriculum

Grade 7

Exploring Art Foundations for Grade 7

36 lessons · 36 quizzes · 6 units

Unit 1: Elements of Art BasicsUnit 2: Principles of DesignUnit 3: Drawing Skills and ObservationUnit 4: Painting and Color Techniques
Full Grade 7 curriculum

Grade 8

Foundations of Middle School Art for Grade 8

36 lessons · 36 quizzes · 6 units

Unit 1: Elements of Art BasicsUnit 2: Principles of DesignUnit 3: Drawing Skills and ObservationUnit 4: Painting and Color Application
Full Grade 8 curriculum

Grade 9

Foundations of High School Art

36 lessons · 36 quizzes · 6 units

Unit 1: Elements of ArtUnit 2: Principles of DesignUnit 3: Drawing Skills and ObservationUnit 4: Painting and Color Application
Full Grade 9 curriculum

Grade 10

High School Studio Art: Drawing, Design, and Creative Expression

36 lessons · 36 quizzes · 6 units

Unit 1: Foundations of Studio ArtUnit 2: Drawing Skills and ObservationUnit 3: Color and PaintingUnit 4: Design, Composition, and Printmaking
Full Grade 10 curriculum

Grade 11

Foundations of Studio Art and Visual Communication

36 lessons · 36 quizzes · 6 units

Unit 1: Elements of Art and Observational DrawingUnit 2: Color Theory and Painting TechniquesUnit 3: Composition, Design, and Creative ProcessUnit 4: Art History and Cultural Connections
Full Grade 11 curriculum

Grade 12

Advanced Studio Art and Portfolio Development

10 lessons · 10 quizzes · 2 units

Unit 1: Advanced Art Foundations and Critical PracticeUnit 2: Portfolio Development and Personal Artistic Voice
Full Grade 12 curriculum

Grade 12

Advanced Studio Art and Visual Portfolio

36 lessons · 36 quizzes · 6 units

Unit 1: Foundations of Advanced Visual ArtUnit 2: Drawing and Painting TechniquesUnit 3: Three-Dimensional Art and DesignUnit 4: Media Exploration and Digital Art
Full Grade 12 curriculum

Not sure which grade level fits? Take a free homeschool placement test.

From the Parent Portal you can run an optional, adaptive placement test using real questions from the curriculum. It recommends the best starting grade per subject — a recommendation only, never a lock-in.

Simple Pricing for Art & Every Other Subject

Per student. Every subject at the grade level is included with both options.

Monthly Access

$29.99/month per student

  • All subjects for your student's grade
  • Online lessons + auto-graded quizzes
  • Printable workbooks where available
  • AI Tutor included in supported lessons
  • Gradebook with parent-entered scores
  • Cancel anytime

One-Time Purchase

$299 per student, per grade

  • Permanent access to the purchased grade level
  • All subjects, lessons, quizzes & workbooks
  • AI Tutor included at no extra cost
  • Gradebook + parent-visible tutor transcripts
  • One payment — no recurring charges

Please note: Curriculum is a separate purchase from AL Cover School cover school enrollment. Buying curriculum does not enroll your child, and enrolling does not include curriculum.

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Give Your Student Art With Help Built In

Sequenced lessons, auto-graded practice, printable worksheets, grade tracking, and step-by-step AI tutoring — one curriculum, every grade.

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