3rd Grade About Me Bubble Letter Name Art Lesson Grade 3 Back to School Art

This 3rd Grade About Me Bubble Letter Name Art Lesson has students turn their name into bold bubble letter artwork filled with colors, patterns, symbols, favorite things and personal details. Students explore bubble letters, graffiti-inspired name art, identity, line, pattern, shape, color and symbols while making an artwork that is all about them.

It is designed for Grade 3 and fits Back to School, Meet the Teacher, All About Me activities, classroom community building, homeschool art and substitute teacher art plans. Students introduce themselves through favorite foods, animals, books, activities, colors, culture, heritage, country, hobbies and symbols, while practicing real art skills, writing, reflection and art vocabulary.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Lesson plan, suggested visual art standards, teacher directions and critical-thinking questions
• Bubble Letters & About Me Art anchor chart
• Bubble Letter Alphabet handout
• My Favorite Things handout
• Cut & Glue bubble template
• Build-a-Name Artwork and Pick-a-Pattern choice pages
• Name artwork page
• Bubble Letters & Graffiti Names student reading page
• Visual step-by-step tutorial page
• Finished artwork examples
• Introductory slideshow about bubble letters, About Me art, identity, symbols, color choices and personal details
• Step-by-step slideshow for creating the project
• Bonus link/QR code to a video demonstration
• Read & Respond passage about modern graffiti art, questions and answer key
• KWL chart for graffiti
• Activities: Explore Line name practice, Explore Line, Create Line Art, Shapes and Forms, Draw and Design, Draw and Design emphasis, Favorite Things Write & Draw, Graffiti writing, Creative Process Magazine and a fast-finisher coloring activity
• Reflection pages: Top 3, Feelings, Artwork Reflection, Art Talk, The Message, Look at Mediums, 3 Stars & a Wish, goal-setting and artist statement pages
• Art rubric and bulletin-board display sign

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN

Students learn that bubble letters are thick, rounded letters that artists can outline, shade, pattern and decorate to make words stand out. They also learn about modern graffiti art in an age-appropriate way, with its bold lettering, bright colors, symbols and personal expression, and use those ideas on paper.

Students brainstorm favorite things, design a patterned background, draw their name in bubble letters, add borders and details, color their name, create favorite-things bubbles, and then cut, glue and assemble the final artwork. The finished pieces work well for Back to School bulletin boards, Meet the Teacher, Open House, hallway displays and homeschool portfolios. All illustrations in this resource are original art created by Ms Artastic.

FAQ

What grade level is this for?

It is designed for Grade 3, and it may also work for nearby elementary grades depending on student ability and support.

Are templates included?

Yes. It includes a bubble letter alphabet handout, favorite things handout, bubble templates, a Build-a-Name Artwork choice page, a Pick-a-Pattern page and student support pages.

Is there a slideshow or video?

Yes. It includes an introductory slideshow, step-by-step project slides and a bonus link/QR code to a video demonstration.

Does it include literacy connections?

Yes. It includes a read and respond passage, questions, answer key, writing activities, reflection pages and artist statement pages.

Is it suitable for homeschool art?

Yes. The lesson plan, templates, slideshow, reading pages, writing activities and video support make it easy to use at home.

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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.

YOU MAY: use this in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. Clip art may be used as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations. 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.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic