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This Easter Art Activities Booklet is a structured spring art unit that teaches the Elements of Art and Principles of Design through an Easter theme. It has 30+ pages of directed drawing, roll and draw games, symmetry, mandala art, value studies, texture, movement, repetition and creative prompts.
It is made for classroom teachers, homeschool families, art specialists and substitute teachers, and works especially well for grades 2 to 6 (it can be adapted for younger or older students). Students explore color theory (primary, secondary and complementary colors), line, value, space, texture, symmetry, radial symmetry, movement, repetition and emphasis while building craftsmanship and creative thinking.
WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PRINTABLE PDF)
30+ pages of Easter-themed art lessons:
- Warm-Up Creative Thinking Frames
- Directed Drawing (bunny)
- Color: secondary colors only challenge and complementary color practice
- Zen Doodle Line Pattern Artwork and Pattern Mosaic Design
- Value: monochromatic artwork
- Space: depth and overlapping chicks
- Texture: melting marshmallow bunny illusion
- Roll and Draw Egg Game, Silly Portrait Roll and Draw and Build a Landscape
- Symmetry Drawing and Radial Symmetry Mandala
- Build-an-Artwork Prompt Generator
- Principles of Design: movement, repetition and emphasis
- Grid Drawing Replication Activity
- Reflection Page, Rubric and Lesson Plan Guidance
- Standards Page (National Art Standards alignment)
HOW TO USE IT
Print pages as individual handouts, glue them into sketchbooks, or photocopy and bind the set into a full Easter art workbook. As a full booklet it can run as a 2 to 4 week spring art unit.
Students can use crayons, colored pencils, markers, watercolor, tempera paint, oil pastels or soft pastels. You can set the medium for each page or give students the choice.
FAQ
Who can use this resource?
Classroom teachers, homeschool educators, art teachers and substitute teachers. It works especially well for grades 2 to 6 and can be adapted for younger or older students.
How long will this take?
As a full booklet, 2 to 4 weeks, depending on class length, skill level, behavior and how deeply you explore each concept.
Is it editable?
No. It is a non-editable printable PDF.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist, educator and curriculum designer who has been featured on NBC LX News. She creates art lessons for kids and resources that help teachers feel confident teaching art, even without an art background. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.
TERMS OF USE
Copyright © Ms Artastic. This resource is for single classroom or homeschool use only.
YOU MAY: use this resource in your own classroom or homeschool.
YOU MAY NOT: redistribute, resell or share it digitally.
Sincerely,
Ms Artastic