Autumn Gourd and Pumpkin Art Lesson Autumn Line Art Project Fall Art Activity

This Gourd and Pumpkin Art Lesson is a colorful fall art project for grades 1 to 4. Students create a vibrant autumn artwork that combines a gourd, a pumpkin and extra decorative shapes, while exploring shape, color, layering, composition and their own artistic decisions.

Along with the step-by-step art instructions, the lesson includes a warm-up hook, rubric, KWL chart, reflections, peer feedback, an artist statement and an autumn reading page, so you have a complete lesson ready for art teachers, classroom teachers, homeschool families and sub plans.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)

• About the Resource Page
• Critical Thinking Questions Page
• Full Lesson Plan Page with overview, materials, lesson hook, participation strategy and standards
• Instruction and Delivery Page and Concluding the Lesson Page
• Warm-Up Art Challenge Page
• About Autumn Reading Page
• Poster or Sample Page and Example Artwork Page
• Rubric Page
• How to Draw Gourd and Pumpkin Page
• KWL Chart Page
• Reflection Pages: Art Reflection: The Message, Art Reflection: Questions and Wonders, Artwork Reflection, Peer Feedback, 3 Stars and a Wish, Artist's Statement
• 12 Step by Step Art Instruction Pages with visual and written directions

HOW TO USE IT

Use the step-by-step pages to guide students through the process, then display the finished pieces on an autumn bulletin board. The bold, cheerful compositions show how to combine several shapes and colors into one finished seasonal artwork.

Teach the art lesson on its own, or extend it with the autumn reading page, KWL chart, reflections, peer feedback and artist statement for a cross-curricular fall activity. It fits fall art lessons, seasonal classroom art, homeschool art and sub plans.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Art teachers, classroom teachers, homeschool educators and substitute teachers who want a seasonal art lesson with visual support and ready-to-use teaching pages.

How long does this art lesson take?

Often 2 to 3 classes, depending on student age, pace, class behavior and how many reflection or extension pages you use.

What concepts are taught?

Shape, composition, color, layering, seasonal imagery and creative expression. The autumn reading builds background knowledge.

Is it editable?

No. It is a non-editable PDF.

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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. Any 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