Showing posts with label pattern. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pattern. Show all posts

Thursday, July 21, 2022

Art Sub Plans on Patterned Landscapes

Patterned Landscapes as an Art Sub Lesson

Here's a simple lesson that was done in middle school, but could so easily be done in elementary art too.  

Mrs. Hare at Becker Middle School gave her students handouts with sample patterns. They filled their drawing paper with lines for foreground, middle ground, and background. Then they filled in the areas with pattern. 

The supplies used were simple: paper and Sharpie.

The students had previously studied landscape, so they were acquainted with the basic principles of drawing one. 

As a sub lesson, you could provide the teacher with the preprinted pattern sheets; a sheet showing the steps to draw the picture; and a finished sample drawing. 

If the students are relatively independent, they could follow the instructions on their own. Most any sub could also demonstrate how to draw the lines across the paper and label them as foreground, middle ground, and background. Then, the sub could show the finished sample and get the students started.


Another Blog Post About Patterned Landscapes




A couple of years ago I wrote a blog post about a similar lesson. This one includes a few visuals that you are welcome to use.  Check it out here:  Art Sub Lesson - Landscape with Pattern

Fully Formed Art Sub Lessons

If you would like to see art sub plans that are easy to use; fully scripted; and that your kids and subs will love, check out my TPT Shop: Art Sub Lessons.

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Art Worksheets - Winter Trees

 Winter Trees Art Activity


This lesson fits nicely with the one I posted yesterday.  This works well in the winter as an art sub lesson; an activity for early finishers; or as a center activity.


Art Sub Plan examples of student designed winter trees


There is a template of a winter tree; sample patterns; directions to hang in a center; teacher directions; and examples of different ways to complete the art work.

It's only $3 and you can buy it on TPT here:  Winter Trees Art Activity




Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Art Worksheet - Winter Mittens

 Winter Mittens Art Activity

Here's an activity that works great for centers, early finishers, and subs. 

Patterned mitten drawing from an art sub lesson



There is a worksheet with a line drawing of mitten shapes, divided into sections. 

Students may use pattern and color, however they like, to fill in.

There is also a sheet of sample patterns they may choose from or be inspired by.

There are also sample mitten designs showing different methods they may use as a reference for their own design.

Colorful mitten drawing from art sub lesson plan


Directions are included in two ways: for use in a learning center or to be used by a teacher leading students through a lesson.

It's a great thing to have on hand for emergency absences or for those early finishers. 

Only $3, you can buy it at the TPT shop, Centers and Early Finishers.

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Back to School Art Sub Plan for Middle School

Name Design Taught 2 Ways

I hate to be the bearer of unwanted reminders, but if you are not already back in school, you will be soon.  Sorry! Sorry! I know! I know!

And it's never too early to prepare for those worst of school days.....sick leave days. Boo hiss!!!! But, worse than a sick leave day is a sick leave day when you are not prepared for one.

Here's a typical back to school lesson: name designs. It is a great way to take a look at the kids's names and try to remember them. It also creates interesting art for a bulletin board or a cover for an art portfolio.

Zentangle Name Design Video (Free Resource)

Zentangle name design as art sub plan

I found this lesson already worked out for you on YouTube. Zentangle Nametags The YouTube channel, "Mr. New's Art Class," has a short video that would be perfect to use for middle school kids if you have an art sub. If they can use the internet and projector, you can just leave it up to Mr. New to teach that lesson.

Zentangle Name Design Art Sub Lesson (Blog Post and TpT Resource)

Student Drawings of Name Designs for an Art Sub Plan

Now, if you are in a hurry, and want to just print out a similar lesson for middle school or elementary, you can buy this lesson from my TpT shop. It was written for a sub, so most of the work has been done for you.  Check it out in this blog post:    Name Design for Back to School or in my TpT shop:  Name Designs Art Sub Plans.

Thursday, February 21, 2019

Art Sub Lesson Idea - Doodles

Art Sub Plan Idea - Doodles

Here is an easy lesson project from Andrea and Jantje at KinderArt.  They have given you examples and instructions, so if you know your sub has a skill for just teaching, they could totally follow this!


child's drawing of lines




Child drawing of doodles


Here's a blog post about the work of a famous artist, that looks like doodles, but is actually more thought out than that.  Visit this blog post about the artist, Reggie Laurent. 


Reggie is renowned for his use of color.  

Check out the webpage for his original artworks here:  Laurent Originals

You can buy an art sub plan about Reggie and his art at my TPT shop: The Colorful and Fun Paintings of Reggie Laurent 

Through this art activity, students learn about geometric and organic shapes and how Laurent uses them in his abstract paintings. They then create a drawing of their own, based on Laurent’s work.

The lesson contains full directions for teachers and students. There are many photos of paintings by Reggie Laurent and visuals of student samples. There is a link to a YouTube video about the artist, but it is not necessary for teaching the lesson. (All photos of Reggie Laurent's work have been used with the permission of the artist.)











Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Funky Fish Idea for an Art Sub Plan

Funky Fish    Art Sub Plan Idea

I adore this blog post by  2 Soul Sisters. Their students created this fun piece for an art auction. I would totally buy it!

elementary student art work of a funky fish


They used paint and 3D treasures, but I think the image idea could be sub lesson friendly for elementary students. I wouldn't leave glue and paint for a sub, but the basic design is marker and crayon-friendly.

Student drawing of a funky patterned fish




Ideas for a Sub Lesson

You could leave a chart of basic fish shapes or imaginary fish shapes for students to copy.
You could draw simple fish shapes and make copies of them for students to fill in with designs.
Provide charts or handouts of patterns or textures for students to use to fill in their funky fish shapes.
Display more designs of funky fish to inspire kids.


elementary student drawing of a funky patterned fish for an art sub plan

And since this guy reminds me of Rainbow Fish,  a picture book might be a nice addition to the lesson!

Head over to their blog to get the details on this awesome piece.

No Prep, Fully Scripted Art Sub Plan


If you are looking for another funky and fun art lesson, but are less interested in putting it all together yourself, head over to my TPT shop and look at: Silly Sandwich. That is my most beloved art sub plan at my shop.  

Art Sub Plan cover for an elementary art lesson - shows a silly sandwich

This fun, no-prep art lesson was created for substitutes but may also be used by art and classroom teachers. Students learn art history and use their imaginations to create a silly sandwich.


Kids love this lesson. Subs love this lesson. And teachers love this lesson when they are putting together emergency art lessons.







Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Christmas Ornament Card with Pattern

Art Sub Lesson - Christmas Ornament and Card


This lesson could be fun and easy for elementary, middle, and high school. It is written as a multiday lesson, but I am sure you can adapt it for one.  

Check out this lesson plan at NeoWhimseys blog, which has very detailed lesson plans. 

It uses simple supplies: paper and pen. You could also use other media, such as markers or crayons.



Monday, October 9, 2017

Easy Art Sub Plans - The Mitten

Easy Art Sub Plans - The Mitten


This winter art lesson idea was written by a fourth grade classroom teacher. Though her school doesn’t have its own art teacher, she tries to fill in that gap by doing art with her students herself. Because this was created and used by a non-art person, I feel like this would be perfect for a substitute teacher to use. 


You want your art sub lessons to be easy to use, but interesting enough that your kids buy into it. I think this one will do the trick. 


I would use this with first, second, third or fourth grade.

 

This teacher used construction paper, crayons (I am guessing the ones that are made specifically for use on construction paper), and a mitten template.  The snowflake design was cut out of paper and glued on top.

 

If I was going to use this as a sub lesson, I would consider using the construction paper, but would more likely just go with white drawing paper. Markers would make beautiful drawings, but again, I am not sure I would leave my markers available to a sub I didn’t know. (I would want someone to emphasize taking care of markers.)

 


Fourth grade student crayon drawing of a mitten with pattern

I also would consider having a snowflake template for the kids to trace, as cutting out a snowflake might be one complication too many for a sub. Kids love tracing, so they would love having two things to trace in this lesson.

 

As an inspiration for the lesson I would lead in with a picture book or video. The one that comes to mind first is The Mitten, by Jan Brett. If you do not own it, your school likely owns multiple copies. Check early though. This one is likely to get checked out all winter.


Guess what!!!!  Jan Brett has a YouTube video of herself reading the book!!! A video lead in sounds like a great way to engage the kids. If you have a sub that can work basic technology, I would definitely go with the video.

Visit "Teaching Art with Kelly B." You’ll find multiple examples of her student’s work.

Sunday, March 26, 2017

Art Sub Plan - Op Lines

 Art Sub Plan - Op Lines


The blog, Kids Art Market, has written up directions for a lesson that could be used by an art sub. Don't you love it when someone else has already done the work and shared it???


Mollie Morrisey based her lesson on the art of Victor Vasarely, the father of op art. She gives basic info about that artist in her blog post. 


It reminds me of another blog post here. It is a one day art lesson with shapes done, not that much unlike, these concentric circles.  I also linked to an art history lesson on Kandinsky that could serve as an intro to the lesson.  You can see that blog post here:  One Day Art Lesson

If you’d like a video to introduce a lesson on concentric circles by Kandinsky, you can check out this video by Alyssa Abel: Concentric Circles with Kandinsky










Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Art Sub Plans - Boat on a River of Pattern

Elementary Art Sub Plan "Boat on a River of Pattern"


This art looks like it could be turned into a sub lesson pretty easily. It was over at 4monkeysstudio.

student drawing of a sailboat on patterned water

This lesson could be so appealing to both students and subs. It is a simple idea that most everyone would succeed at. 

student drawing of a boat on a river of pattern

I found another lesson that might be a good lead in. Check out this blog post at JuliannaKunstler.com The blog post is called, “Zen Landscape....Creative Pattern.” She has step by step direction for how to do the drawing and has visuals to go with it.




Friday, November 18, 2016

Patterned Landscapes - Art Sub Plan Elementary

Patterned Landscapes for Elementary Art Sub Plans

Here are some visuals for a landscape lesson that anyone could teach. It could be great for an art sub.

I have drawn 4 stages of a patterned landscape lesson that you are welcome to use in a lesson with your own students.

Line drawing of a landscape










Here is a video that you could use with older students.  Patterns and Landscape Video.



Other Lessons Idea on my Blog about Pattern






Complete Lesson at My TPT Shop: Art Sub Lessons




















***Originally I had linked to a lesson about patterned landscapes on a site called "Relief Teaching Ideas," but that site no longer exists.

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Art Sub Plan - Put a Pattern On It!

Art Sub Plan  |  Put a Pattern on It


If you watch Portlandia, you may remember the episode where they jokingly said the way to have successful art is to "put a bird on it. " Sometimes I think of the same when it comes to easy art lessons and pattern. Here kiddos, put a pattern on it! While I wouldn't rely too heavily on that in my own classroom, it can work well for sub lessons. The kids may spend extra time filling in patterns.

Here is a unique set of patterns, always a good thing to have when kids get stuck.  She actually has lots of sets of patterns. You will find them here on The Doodler Blog.

Sunday, January 24, 2016

Art Sub Plan - Hands with Pattern

Elementary and Middle School Art Sub Lesson Idea

Art sub plans could nicely be made from this lesson.

Looks like this is in Dutch, but I think you can decipher it pretty easily.
Click here:  Handen met patronen (I'm guessing, "hands with pattern.")
Student drawing of hands with lines and patterns
It seems to me that basically you fill a page with pattern. Then you trace your hands on top of the pattern. Lastly, you color in the shapes inside the hand shapes. They appeared to use small tipped pens or markers. I like that look. Lovely.



Saturday, December 31, 2011

Easy Art Lesson - Pattern Snake

Easy Art Lesson - Pattern Snake - Sub Plan


I’m not sure why it is, but kids love drawing snakes. Here’s a lesson where they draw one and then add a variety of patterns and doodles.  

You could do this with kindergarten but with older kids as well. 

This is from the blog "Got Art / Teaching Art to Young Artists."  Mrs. Matott said she left this with first and second grades as a sub lesson before and it was successful. 

Here’s a similar take on that. This is another blog post about spirals and another pattern snake.