Valentine Art Sub Plan - Free Elementary Lesson

Easy Free Valentine’s Day Art Lesson

Do your “big kids” sometimes beg you to let them do a lesson that the “little kids” do? A sub day is a good opportunity to let students do an easy, no-fail lesson.

They also beg to let them do valentine cards around the holiday, so why not let them? This can be done on printer paper and using just crayons. The paper can be folded in half if they want to make a greeting card or just done on a full sheet of paper.

Prepare the Paper

• Students can either fold their paper to create a greeting card or use the entire paper as a flat surface.

Draw the Heart

• In the center of the paper, students should draw a heart shape. It doesn't have to be perfect.

  
  
  

Add Random Lines

• Next, students should draw random lines that cut through the heart and travel around the paper.

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Trace the Heart

• Students then trace the heart shape heavily with a crayon.

Color Inside the Heart

• Color the spaces inside the heart shape heavily. Students can use a particular color scheme or random colors. Each shape should be filled with a different color than the one next to it.

  
  
  

Color or Pattern Outside the Heart

• For the shapes outside of the heart, students can choose to color them in or fill them with patterns. Patterns may be colored in or left as just patterns.

  
  

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   If you would like to have this lesson in a format that is ready to go, you can purchase it here: TeachersPayTeachers Valentine's Day w Crayons and Paper
  
  

  I also just uploaded another paper and crayon Valentine's Day lesson here:  TeachersPayTeachers Valentine's Day w Crayons and Paper 2

  
  
  
  

  If you would like to see some other Valentines Day options, check out these blog posts:

  

  Valentine Doodle Ideas - Some Free & Some TPT

  
  
  
  
  

  
  

  

  Two Easy Valentines Day Art Lessons - TPT

  
  
  
  
  
  Fractional Hearts - Free
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Symmetrical Hearts -TPT
  
  
  
  
  Art Sub Lesson for Autism and Special Needs Students - Free
  
  
  
  Valentine Art Activity - TPT

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Captivating Pumpkin Art: Unleash Your Students' Creativity with Beatriz Milhazes-inspired Elementary Art Lessons

 Students will learn about the Brazilian artist Beatriz Milhazes, her use of bright colors, geometric patterns, and floral motifs, and apply these elements to create their own pumpkin drawings.

Materials:

• White drawing paper (8.5" x 11" or larger)

• Pencils and erasers

• Black markers or crayons

• Brightly colored markers, crayons, or watercolor paints

• Circular stencils or various-sized lids for tracing circles (optional)

• Reference images of Beatriz Milhazes' work (optional)

  
  

  1. Introduce Beatriz Milhazes:

     • Show examples of her vibrant, geometric, and floral works.

     • Discuss her style, focusing on her bold use of colors and patterns.

  2. Show Examples:

     • Display a few pieces by Milhazes and highlight the key elements: bright colors, overlapping shapes, floral patterns, and a sense of rhythm and movement.

  Activity Steps (30-35 mins):

  1. Draw the Pumpkin Shape:

     • Start by drawing a large, simple pumpkin shape in the center of the paper using a pencil.

     • Encourage the students to make their pumpkin big to fill most of the paper.

       
       

       1. Divide with Geometric Patterns:

          • Using circular stencils or lids, draw different-sized circles within the pumpkin shape to create sections.

          • Add other geometric shapes like triangles, squares, and wavy lines in some sections.

       2. Outline with Black:

          • Trace over all the pencil lines with black markers or crayons to create bold outlines.

       3. Decorate with Patterns:

          • Inside each geometric section, draw floral motifs, stripes, or any decorative patterns inspired by Milhazes’ work.Encourage students to use their creativity to fill each section with different designs.

            1. Color the Sections:

               • Use bright, contrasting colors to fill in the geometric sections and patterns.

               • Make sure to use a variety of colors to make the pumpkin vibrant and dynamic.

            2. Add a Background:

               • Draw and color simple geometric or floral patterns in the background to complement the pumpkin.

               • This will enhance the overall look and feel of the artwork, making it cohesive and lively.

            Conclusion (5 mins):

            • Display the completed Milhazes-inspired pumpkins around the room.

            • Have a quick discussion about how students felt using bright colors and patterns.

            • Encourage students to share what they enjoyed the most about combining Milhazes’ style with their pumpkin drawings.

            Reflection:

            • Ask students what they found easy or challenging about this activity.

            • Talk about how art from different cultures can inspire new and exciting creations.