Art Sub Tub Lesson Plans Art Sub Art Projects 10 Art Lessons 10 Art Activities

This no prep Art Sub Tub is an emergency art lesson and sub binder resource for elementary and middle school art teachers. It includes 10 full art lessons, 10 ARTivities, editable Art Sub Binder templates and labels for organizing, so you are ready for planned absences, unexpected sick days or maternity leave.

It works in traditional classrooms, on traveling art carts and in homeschool settings. The lessons are flexible in medium (markers, crayons, paint or pencils) and are written so substitute teachers and non-art specialists can teach them.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “Super helpful for an unexpected absence, this filled the need for emergency sub plans! Thank you.” Stacey W.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE AND EDITABLE COMPONENTS, PPT/PDF)

• 10 full art lessons, each with 1 artwork example, a 2-page lesson plan, a 2-page visual and text step-by-step guide, a student step-by-step visual guide and a student work page. Projects include Kandinsky circles, Ted Harrison landscape, Emily Carr forest scene, zombie apple texture art, Georgia O’Keeffe abstract art, jellyfish line drawing, felt marker stegosaurus and more
• 10 ARTivities: art choice board, directed drawing, Zen Doodle artwork, pattern mosaic, Roll and Draw, Build-a-Landscape, symmetry drawing, Pick-a-Prompt, grid drawing, and Build an Artwork (prompt and page)
• Art Sub Binder (editable and non-editable versions): welcome page, about me / my class, classroom map, class lists, bell schedules / supervision, helpful notes for subs, notes from the sub, star students while I was away, and rules and routines
• Assessment and reflection tools: rubrics, artist statement template, self-evaluation, peer feedback form and art reflection journal
• Labels for binder and tub organization (editable and non-editable)

HOW TO USE IT

Print the master copy and organize it in a binder with labeled dividers. Pre-copy the student handouts and store them in labeled folders, and prep tubs or folders with the materials needed so they are ready to grab.

On the day, the sub picks a lesson or ARTivity, reviews the step-by-step guide and hands out the ready-to-go student sheets. You can choose your own art mediums or use the suggested ones, and the resource suits long-term substitutes as well as emergency days.

FAQ

Can a non-art sub teach these lessons?

Yes. All lessons include clear visuals, step-by-step guides and simple instructions for any substitute, including those without an art background.

Are the materials expensive or hard to find?

No. The lessons use simple materials like markers, crayons, pencils or any medium you already have.

Can I use it across multiple grades?

Yes. It is adaptable for grades 3 to 8, and you can simplify or extend lessons to meet your students’ needs.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (6)

★★★★ “This resource has great projects and complete plans, easy for any sub to follow.” Melissa N.

★★★★ “This was a great resource to use with my students. Thanks!” Laura C.

★★★★ “This is an AMAZING bundle! It is so full of SO many resources! The only issue I had with it is that you have to edit it in PowerPoint - I thought it could be better edited in a .pdf file or even Word. But the amount of resources you get is incredible, especially to a first-year art teacher. I've taught before, just not art specifically, and this was perfect as a quick solution to get a substitute station set up asap (I was hired in the middle of the school year). I cannot rave enough about this product and highly recommend getting it! It is absolutely worth the money!” The F.

★★★ “There are many great lessons for a substitute teacher to easily teach. My students in the younger grades loved the Art Choice Board, and the Pattern Mosaic. I highly recommend!” Tracy A.

★★★★ “This was a life saver!! One of the best things I have ever bought!!! It saved me so much time and energy!! 100% worth it!” Taylor S.

★★★★ “Great addition to my sub tub.” Witt a.

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 in your classroom or homeschool for years, and buy additional licenses for wider school use.

YOU MAY NOT: share this product with other teachers or schools, use it on platforms like OutSchool, sell it or distribute it for free.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic