Autumn Art Projects Digital and Print Fall Art Lessons October Art Sub Plans
Teach art in a fun, interactive way with these Autumn Art Lessons that can be digital or print! Autumn is one of the most visually rich seasons to teach art — warm colors, falling leaves, pumpkins, sunflowers, squirrels, scarecrows, and textured landscapes everywhere you look. But finding Fall Art Lessons that are structured, skill-based, and flexible for print, digital learning, homeschool, or sub plans can be frustrating.
This Autumn Digital and Print Art Resource solves that problem.
This is not just a collection of cute fall drawings. It is a structured seasonal art resource that teaches the Elements of Art and Principles of Design through high-interest autumn themes. Students don’t just “draw pumpkins” — they learn Warm Colors, Movement through Line, Emphasis, Shape, Pattern, and Contrast while creating engaging seasonal artwork.
Even better? It works in multiple teaching environments.
Whether you are teaching in a traditional classroom, assigning independent work, planning for a substitute, preparing for emergency lessons, or distributing digital assignments through Google Slides, this resource adapts to you.
WHAT STUDENTS WILL CREATE
This Autumn Art Booklet includes complete fall art lessons such as:
• Autumn Bird (Warm Colors)
• Squirrel (Movement with Line)
• Sunflowers (Foreground & Layering)
• Pumpkin with Texture & Detail
• Emphasis Acorn (Focal Point)
• Scarecrow (Geometric Shapes & Background Design)
• Apple Pattern Art (Line & Pattern)
• Contrast Corn (Light vs Dark & Border Contrast)
Each lesson includes:
• Informational reading pages (ex: What are Warm Colors? What is Emphasis? What is Shape? What is Contrast?)
• Example artwork
• Step-by-step visual drawing instructions
• Written directions
• “My Art” final artwork page
This means you are reinforcing academic art vocabulary while students stay creatively engaged.
HOW YOU GET YOUR FILES
Your download is a one-page PDF with a QR code and a clickable link to the Google Drive folder for this resource. Inside the folder you will find the printable PDF lessons and the Google Slides student copy. To assign the digital version, open the Slides file and choose File > Make a copy.
DIGITAL + PRINT FLEXIBILITY
PRINT OPTION:
Print double-sided and assemble into a fall art booklet. Students can create artwork directly inside or attach final artwork to the designated pages.
DIGITAL OPTION:
Share the Google Slides version. Students:
• Click “Make a Copy”
• Follow step-by-step visual + written instructions
• Create artwork using available materials at home or school
• Take a photo
• Upload their artwork into the slide
• Submit digitally
Perfect for:
• Elementary art classrooms
• Classroom teachers integrating art
• Homeschool settings
• Art sub plans
• Emergency lesson days
• Distance learning
• Technology integration
• Maternity leave coverage
Clear instructions reduce confusion and allow students to work independently with confidence.
THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES (Non-Editable)
• 38-page Autumn Art printable booklet
• Google Slides digital version
• 8 complete autumn art projects
• Elements of Art & Principles of Design reading pages
• Step-by-step visual instructions
• Written directions
• “My Art” final artwork pages
• Digital upload instructions
• Teacher prep guidance
Everything is structured, organized, and classroom-ready.
SKILLS STUDENTS PRACTICE
• Warm color schemes (red, orange, yellow)
• Movement using dynamic lines
• Foreground & background layering
• Texture with zigzag & hatching lines
• Emphasis & focal point creation
• Geometric vs organic shapes
• Pattern design using line
• Contrast (light vs dark)
• Composition planning
• Visual storytelling
You are building real artistic understanding — not just seasonal crafts.
PERFECT FOR
• K–5 Art Teachers
• Classroom Teachers
• Homeschool Educators
• Fall Art Units
• October & November Art Lessons
• Seasonal Art Centers
• Substitute Plans
Use one project as a quick standalone lesson or move through the entire booklet as a cohesive Autumn art unit.
FAQ
Q: Who can use this resource?
A: This resource is designed for elementary art teachers, classroom teachers, homeschool educators, and substitute teachers. It works especially well for grades K–5 and can be adapted for upper elementary students.
Q: How can this be used effectively?
A: Print the booklet for structured in-class lessons, assign individual projects as standalone fall art activities, or use the Google Slides version for digital learning. Students create artwork using available materials and upload a photo for submission.
Q: How long will each lesson take?
A: Each autumn art lesson typically takes 1–2 class periods depending on student age, skill level, class behavior, teaching style, and chosen medium.
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Use this resource in your classroom or homeschool setting.
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WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING
★★★★ “I bought this resource so I could use it over several years. I teach art once a week and have 1st- 8th graders. My students stay the same each year. Thank you for such a versatile compilation of art projects.” Malisa T., TPT review
★★★★ “I used a few of these lessons as Sub lessons and the students had so much fun creating and drawing the corn, acorn and scarecrow lesson!” Aimee F., TPT review
★★★★ “I used a few of these lessons as Sub lessons and the students had so much fun creating and drawing the corn, acorn and scarecrow lesson!” Aimee F., TPT review
★★★★ = TPT “Extremely satisfied” (TPT uses a 4-point scale).
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