An Elementary School Art Docent Program
For children in grades K-5
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The Just Art Docent Program is designed to empower students to take creative risks, build confidence, and discover their individuality—all while supporting academic achievement and personal growth.
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Just Art engages students from kindergarten through fifth grade in a dynamic, six-year curriculum. Schools like Gold Ridge and Russell Ranch have seen firsthand how Just Art boosts student engagement and builds a vibrant school culture. Every year, students experience new, thoughtfully designed projects that encourage both creative expression and critical thinking.
Web-Based Training
SIX ONE-HOUR ART LESSONS PER YEAR THAT INCLUDE:
ART HISTORY
The beginning of each lesson focuses on art history about one of the following:
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An artist’s biography
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Art theory
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Cultural art
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A children's book author/illustrator
GUIDED ART PROJECT
The second part of the lesson includes a step-by-step art project. Each academic year provides a variety of lessons that include a mix of media:
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Acrylic paint​
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Watercolor paint
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Oil pastels
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Collage
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Colored pencils
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Crayons
COORDINATOR SUPPORT
Just Art makes implementation easy for principals, coordinators, and teachers. The program provides extensive support for your volunteer art docent coordinators, including:
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Art lesson summary sheets with supply list and California art standards
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Presentations and videos to teach the art docents the lessons
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An art docent coordinator guide
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A customized school web portal​
Just Art includes six hands-on training sessions per year. Docents learn the lessons, practice the projects, and build a supportive community—all of which lead to a more impactful experience for students.
Each art presentation features detailed notes and engaging questions, enabling docents of any background to deliver interactive, high-quality lessons.
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Building on this foundation, the lessons support skill development with varied learning paths. For younger students, copy-ready handouts and additional guidance are available to ensure that all can participate successfully.