Autumn Directed Drawing Art Activities Autumn Worksheets Fall Art Lessons

These Autumn Directed Drawing Lessons are 10 step-by-step fall drawing activities that make learning to draw clear and approachable for kids. Each page is an original Ms Artastic creation.

They are best for Grades 1 to 4 and easy to adapt for Kindergarten or Grade 5. Students follow simple drawing steps while building fine motor skills, observation and artistic confidence. Students can draw directly on the pages, in sketchbooks or on blank paper for larger compositions, and you can photocopy the full set into a directed drawing workbook using the included cover and extra draw-on sheets.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “Incredible resource! Super helpful! Thank you this amazing resource! My student's artwork (scarcrows and acorns) turned out beautiful! I will be using it again next year!” Michelle L.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• 10 Autumn Directed Drawing Lessons with step-by-step instructions: leaf, pumpkin, squirrel, scarecrow, acorn, fox, crow, corn, apple and bird on a pumpkin
• Blank Draw-On Pages for sketchbook or workbook use
• Title Page and Optional Cover to assemble a directed drawing booklet

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN

Students follow step-by-step visual instructions to learn proportion and structure, strengthen fine motor control and line and shape recognition, and apply the Elements of Art: Line, Shape, Space and Pattern. Along the way they develop focus, patience, creative independence and confidence in their own drawing.

Print individual pages or copy the whole set as a workbook. Use them for fall art lessons, art centers, early finishers, sub plans, sketchbook assignments, homeschool projects, calm-down centers or seasonal bulletin boards. Lessons can be finished in one class or extended with color, background scenes or written reflections.

FAQ

What grades are these best for?

Grades 1 to 4. They can be adapted for Kindergarten or Grade 5 by adjusting the pacing or simplifying or extending the steps.

How long does each lesson take?

Most drawings take one 30 to 45 minute class period, and can be extended by adding color, background details or creative variations.

Can I use these with other subjects?

Yes. They pair well with seasonal writing prompts, cross-curricular art activities and themed bulletin boards.

What materials do I need?

A pencil, eraser and coloring supplies (crayons, pencil crayons, markers or watercolor). For a finished look, outline with black marker or fine liner before coloring.

Get free, classroom-ready art lessons and printables in my Free Art Lesson Library.

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 resource for classroom, homeschool or personal educational use, and print and project it for student learning.

YOU MAY NOT: share it with other teachers or post it online. Each educator must purchase their own license.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (12)

★★★★ “This was great to give my kids who finished work early. They loved the drawing steps.” Kaitlin S.

★★★★ “This was a fun way to transition my middle school art class into a fall mindset for art. It was a lot of fun getting to see their reactions to drawing the fall characters. It was so easy just a buy, print, and go type of lesson. So thankful for the ease of this fall activity for my middle school kids.” Kyndol S.

★★★★ “Students really love directed draw time in my class. We created a book out of their completed art projects. Bought the spring one as well.” Stacy A.

★★★★ “My students love to use directed drawing as a reward. This packet was wonderful for fall pictures.” Stacie B.

★★★★ “Has been a great resource for pencil grasp, visual motor skills, following directions, and a great addition to my fall activities.” Donna A.

★★★★★ “My students loved these!” Heard in Third

★★★★★ “This worked great for my class, thank-you!” Kelsey J.

★★★★★ “Good resource!” Meredith J.

★★★★★ “Great resource!” Ashley C.

★★★★★ “This was a great filler activity for my early finishers” Brigitt K.

★★★★★ “My students enjoyed these drawings! Great resource!” Mrs. R.

★★★★★ “My kids have loved what we have done so far!” Making T.