Valentines Day Bunny Art Project Primary Art Lesson Reading Writing Kindergarten

This Valentine's Day Bunny Art Project is a complete primary art lesson for Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2. Students create a bunny holding a heart using simple shapes, wax resist and painting, then build on the artwork with age-appropriate reading, writing and art reflection.

The lesson uses large shapes, simple lines, repeated steps and gentle pacing, so young artists who are still building fine motor skills and confidence can feel successful. The focus is on kindness, and it gives you a calm, structured art lesson for Valentine's week.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (43 PAGES, NON-EDITABLE)

• Teacher Lesson Plan with materials list, overview and learning goals, participation strategies, assessment and reflection guidance, standards and curricular connections, and a step-by-step teaching flow for before, during and after the lesson
• Valentine Picture Puzzle Hook (cut-and-use)
• KWL Chart
• How to Draw a Bunny page with visual steps
• 10 Step-by-Step Art Instruction Pages: drawing the ears, body, paws and face, adding hearts and simple shapes, wax crayon resist lines, painting the body white, and painting hearts, facial details and background dots
• Finished Artwork Example and Bulletin Board Title Page
• Reading: nonfiction "All About Valentine's Day" (kindness-focused), fiction "Valentine's Bunny" story, comprehension questions and answer key
• Writing: narrative prompt "Imagine you are a bunny spreading kindness", a write and draw Valentine activity and sentence-friendly K to 2 writing pages
• Reflection and Assessment: student-friendly rubric, creative process reflection, message and meaning reflection, materials and techniques reflection, artwork reflection and goal setting, peer feedback page, 3 Stars and a Wish, artist's statement pages and an artwork postcard activity

HOW TO USE IT

This is a multi-day lesson, not a one-period craft. Teach the art over one or two classes, then add the reading, writing and reflection pages as time allows. It works for Valentine's art, February art and literacy integration, sub plans during Valentine's week, homeschool and a hallway or bulletin board display.

You will need simple classroom supplies such as wax crayons, construction or cardstock paper, watercolor or tempera paint, brushes and water. A full materials list is included.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Classroom teachers, art teachers, homeschool families and substitute teachers working with primary students.

What grade levels is it best for?

Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2.

Do I need to be an art teacher to use this?

No. The step-by-step visuals and clear instructions make it easy to teach, even if you don't feel confident teaching art.

How long does the project take?

The art usually takes 1 to 2 class periods, and the reading, writing and reflection pages can extend the lesson.

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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

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YOU MAY: use this resource in your classroom or homeschool. Additional licenses are available for school use.

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Ms Artastic