St Patricks Day Directed Drawing March Art Activities Worksheets Art Lessons

This St. Patrick's Day Directed Drawing resource includes 10 step-by-step drawing activities that help students build confidence in drawing while celebrating leprechauns, shamrocks, rainbows and pots of gold. It is a good fit for March art lessons.

It is made for elementary art teachers, classroom teachers, homeschool families, substitute teachers and March art centers. Each drawing has a 6-step directed drawing page, so students can follow along on their own or with you modeling under a document camera. The clear, scaffolded steps help every student succeed while still leaving room for creativity.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “My students love directed draws in center bins. They use it as a "can do" station. They love it and this is an easy to follow resource. It is wonderful!!” Callie D.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)

• 10 St. Patrick's Day directed drawing activities: Leprechaun, Leprechaun's Face, Shamrock, Four-Leaf Clover, Pot of Gold, Top Hat, Horseshoe, Rainbow, St. Patrick's Day Cat and St. Patrick's Day Bird
• Step-by-step drawing pages
• Student drawing pages
• Lesson plan pages with learning outcomes
• Materials list
• Socratic discussion questions
• Teacher prompts and student expectations
• Completed artwork examples
• Terms and conditions page

The non-editable PDF workbook format makes it simple to prep once and use year after year.

HOW TO USE IT

Print the pages as a booklet (the prep instructions are on page 2), photocopy double-sided and staple, place them in duotangs, or print single sheets for one-day lessons, sketchbooks or blank paper. Students outline in black felt or fine liner, then color with the medium of your choice: crayons, colored pencils, markers, oil pastels, watercolor or tempera paint.

Use it for elementary art class, March bulletin board displays, sub plans, fast finishers, art centers, homeschool art and other seasonal art activities.

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN

The drawings connect to visual arts learning outcomes such as the elements of art (line, shape, space, texture, color, form and value), creative thinking, fine motor skill development, following multi-step visual instructions and expressing ideas through art.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Elementary classroom teachers, art teachers, homeschool families and substitute teachers looking for structured March or St. Patrick's Day art activities. It works well for grades K to 5, depending on student ability and support level.

How can I use it?

As a guided whole-class drawing lesson, a booklet-based independent activity, sketchbook glue-ins or seasonal art centers. You can demonstrate each step or let students follow on their own.

How long will this take?

Each directed drawing can be completed in 1 to 2 class periods, depending on grade level, detail expectations, coloring medium and class length. If you extend it with backgrounds, watercolor techniques or writing connections, it may take 2 to 3 classes.

Is it editable?

No. It is a non-editable PDF.

TEACHER REVIEWS

★★★★★ “These are great! My 3rd graders loved them. Thank you!” Stephanie F.

★★★★★ “LOVE THIS” The P.

★★★★★ “Super cute to do with my kiddos!” Rachel S.

★★★★★ “Turned out great and instructions were easy to follow.” Amber G.

★★★★★ “My class will LOVE this next month!” Heather M.

★★★★★ “My students loved this! I appreciate the many choices so I had a variety up on a bulletin board.” Sage & Sprout Printables

★★★★★ “Thank you!” Sarah R.

★★★★★ “Really cute art projects! (even though ours turned out all lopsided and wonky - we don't do much art. Still cute!!)” Helen Jo Morse

★★★★★ “I'm excited to use these with my kids this week! They love doing directed drawings!” Brittney T.

★★★★★ “Thank you so much.” Nana F.

★★★★★ “Thank you!” Amanda A.

★★★★★ “Looks fun! I look forward to using this.” Susan M.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an art educator, curriculum designer and creator of hundreds of art education resources used by teachers around the world. She has been featured on NBC LX and was the Featured Educator on the cover of OCO Magazine. Her goal is to make art education engaging, accessible and inspiring for every classroom.

TERMS OF USE

All images, artwork and lessons in this resource are copyright products of Ms Artastic.

YOU MAY: use this resource as a single teacher. Please purchase additional licenses for colleagues.

YOU MAY NOT: share this resource publicly, upload it online or distribute it beyond the licensed user.

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Ms Artastic