Valentines Day Art Project Koala Art Lesson Valentines Day Art Activity

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with this mixed media Koala Art Project. Students create a heart-filled Koala artwork using tempera paint, wax crayons and paper layering, exploring a variety of art-making processes along the way. The finished pieces make a sweet bulletin board display.

This low-prep lesson suits elementary and middle school students, as well as homeschool art, bulletin boards and substitute teacher plans. It includes step-by-step visuals, a detailed lesson plan, a grading rubric and a student drawing handout.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “My students loved this art project! So easy to follow directions! Thank you for creating a great resource!” TallTeachinInFlatsChic

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• Complete Lesson Plan (2 pages) with learning objectives, materials and step-by-step instructions
• Step-by-Step Visual and Text Instructions
• Koala Valentine’s Day Art Step-by-Step Drawing Handout
• Bulletin Board Sign to display student artwork
• Example of a Completed Art Piece
• Grading Rubric
• Student and Teacher Art Project Assessment
• Student Reflection Worksheet
• Artist Statement Template

HOW TO USE IT

Project the step-by-step guide for students to follow, or use it as your own demonstration guide. Gather materials in advance, photocopy the student handouts (rubrics, drawing guides and reflection sheets), and use the finished example to introduce the project.

Students explore color, line and texture through painting, drawing and mixed media. The lesson works with a variety of art supplies and can be adapted for different grade levels and settings.

MATERIALS

• Pencil, eraser and black felt pen
• Step-by-step draw handouts for students
• Tempera paint
• Coarse salt (for a texture effect)
• Watercolor paint (optional)
• Card stock or watercolor paper (2 per student)
• Wax crayons
• Pink and red paper (scrap preferred)
• Paintbrush and water

FAQ

Who is this for?

Elementary and middle school students, in the classroom, at home or with a substitute teacher.

What techniques do students use?

Painting with tempera, drawing, wax crayon, a coarse salt texture effect and paper layering.

Is it editable?

No. It is non-editable.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (4)

★★★★ “Great resource for Valentine's day, give yourself plenty of time or break it up into two lessons.” Emily T.

★★★ “The children really enjoyed creating their own Valentine's Koalas. It was a great project and the pictures turned out amazing.” Sue R.

★★★★ “this was a cute little project for valentines day activity.” Sarah K.

★★★★ “Adorable project!” DONNA H.

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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

Images and lessons are copyright products. Each educator must purchase their own license.

YOU MAY: use this resource in your classroom, homeschool or for personal use, and print it for bulletin board displays, binder covers and student reference materials.

YOU MAY NOT: share it with other teachers, administrators or school districts, upload it to any public website, blog or Google Drive for free access, or sell, distribute or photocopy it for non-licensed use.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic