Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Art Sub Plan - Imagination Drawing

Art Sub Plan Using Imagination


Here's one I haven't seen before!  Check out this lesson at Dansquare's Art Education.


child drawing of a bunny made out of pencils



It is based on this book, ““If.......”, by Sarah Perry. (Not an affiliate link, btw.). Here’s the blurb from the book.  “ Take a fantastical journey through an inspiring world where anything can happen: leaves turn into fish, cats fly with wings, humans have tails, frogs eat rainbows, and dreams become visible. 


First published in 1995, Sarah Perry’s delightful picture book of “surreal possibilities” was the Getty’s first children’s title. Twenty-five years later it remains a visual feast that children of all ages enjoy.”


That sounds like a book that would be a good addition to your classroom library in addition to having. Good lead-in for this lesson.    




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.

Thursday, November 10, 2016

How to Draw a Turkey in Disguise

Create A Turkey in Disguise - Printable Worksheet

What is a sub or teacher to do when students finish their lesson early? That's the time when behavior problems often occur. So here is a fun and creative worksheet to have at hand for just that circumstance. This is based on a classic lesson in which students alter the appearance of a turkey to help them escape Thanksgiving dinner. This could be a great lead-in for a Writers' Workshop lesson. The supplies needed for this worksheet are pencils and crayons or markers.

Student drawing of a turkey disguised as a fairy

Student drawing of a turkey disguised as a bumble bee

Student drawing of a turkey disguised as a super hero