Color Wheel Art Lesson 2nd Grade Element of Art Project Colors Bunny Art Project

This Color Wheel Carrots Bunny Art Project is a complete Grade 2 art lesson that teaches primary and secondary colors through a cheerful bunny surrounded by a rainbow of carrots in color wheel order. It combines color mixing, drawing, painting, fine motor practice, literacy and reflection.

Students learn about the element of art: color, identify primary and secondary colors, explore how colors are mixed, and see how artists use warm and cool colors to create feelings, moods and emphasis. It was designed for classroom teachers, elementary art teachers, substitute teachers and homeschool families.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Detailed teacher lesson plans with suggested National Core Arts Standards
• Teacher guide about color in art, with critical-thinking and discussion questions
• Color in Art and Color Wheel anchor charts
• Primary and secondary color and warm and cool color instruction
• Color wheel practice page and color-mixing practice activity
• Cut-and-glue carrot color wheel activity
• Bunny artwork template, Build-a-Bunny creative design page and full-page art-making template
• Visual step-by-step art tutorial, photo instruction page and finished artwork example
• Student art rubric and bulletin board display sign
• Fast-finisher bunny coloring page, KWL chart and draw-and-design extension activity
• Grade 2 reading passage about color in art, with comprehension questions and answer key
• Sight-word tracking list, tricky-word vocabulary bank with definitions, color-themed spelling list and spelling test
• Write-and-draw storytelling activity and Color in Art writing activity
• Artist statement, artwork reflection, peer feedback and goal-setting pages
• Elements of Art extension activities and a radial symmetry and mandala design activity
• Full PowerPoint presentation about color, color wheels, primary and secondary colors, warm and cool colors, and how artists use color
• Step-by-step PowerPoint art project instructions
• Bonus link to a video demonstration (streamed through the link, not a downloadable video file)

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN

Students identify red, yellow and blue as primary colors and learn how they mix to create orange, green and purple. They explore how warm colors can feel bright and energetic while cool colors feel calm and quiet, and how color can create emphasis and guide the viewer's eye. The carrots follow color wheel order (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple), so students have a clear visual reminder while still making their own choices.

Students can use the bunny template for extra support or design their own bunny on the Build-a-Bunny page, choosing ears, eyes and facial features. The reading, vocabulary, spelling and writing pages, including a story about a bunny who discovers a field of rainbow carrots, connect the art to Grade 2 literacy.

HOW TO USE IT

Introduce color with the PowerPoint and anchor charts, then project the step-by-step slides while students work, or show one step at a time. The video can support you, be shown during the lesson, or help students review the steps. Choose only the pages that fit your students and schedule.

It works for an art block, an Elements of Art unit, a color-mixing science connection, a spring art activity, sub plans, early finishers or a homeschool color theory unit. You do not need to be an art specialist to teach it.

FAQ

What grade level is this designed for?

Grade 2, though it can be adapted for nearby elementary grades depending on student ability and teacher support.

How long does the lesson take?

About 2 to 4 class periods, depending on class length, student age, drying time and which literacy or extension activities you include.

Can I use only part of the resource?

Yes. Pick the lesson pages, slides, templates, reading activities, assessments and extensions that fit your students and schedule.

Is this useful for homeschooling?

Yes. It can be adapted for one child, siblings, a homeschool co-op or a small learning group.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

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YOU MAY: use the images as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations, and use this in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. Additional licenses are available for school use.

YOU MAY NOT: use this on OutSchool, put it on your blog, share it with other teachers, administration or districts (admin can buy additional licenses), sell it, give it out for free or photocopy it for others.

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Ms Artastic