Veterans Day Directed Drawing Veterans Art Activities Worksheets Art Lessons

These Veterans Day Directed Drawing Lessons help students express gratitude and remembrance through art while building drawing skills. The pack has 10 guided drawing activities with easy step-by-step visuals for patriotic and symbolic Veterans Day images.

They are designed for grades 1 to 4 and easy to adapt for kindergarten or grade 5. Use the pages one at a time, or assemble them into a directed drawing workbook with the included title and draw-on pages, for standalone art lessons, sketchbook exercises or classroom displays.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “Each year we have a Veteran's Day assembly at our school and invite area veterans to attend. Last year our principal announced that each grade level needed to do an art project, so we could decorate the hallways prior to the Veteran's Day assembly. This resource was a lifesaver! My students enjoyed picking out different pictures to draw and paint. They proudly showed off their artwork to the special guests that came that day. Their pictures looked so colorful and neat in the hallways leading into our assembly area.” Staci F.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• 10 Veterans Day Directed Drawing Lessons with step-by-step visuals, including American flag, soldier, poppies, helmet on cross, candle and flag, kid with flag, star, “Thank You Veterans” and more
• Blank Draw-On Pages for sketchbooks, duotangs or art journals
• Title/Cover Page for workbook assembly

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN

Students follow step-by-step visual guides to build drawing confidence, strengthen fine motor control, line and shape recognition and proportion awareness, and explore the elements of art: line, shape and space. They also express gratitude and respect through symbolic imagery while building focus and persistence.

HOW TO USE IT

Print single pages for individual lessons, or photocopy the full set as a Veterans Day directed drawing workbook. Students can draw on the sheets, on blank paper or in sketchbooks, then outline with black marker or fine liner and color with crayons, pencil crayons, markers or watercolor. Use them for Veterans Day lessons, art centers, early finishers, sub plans, homeschool art and hallway displays.

FAQ

What grades is it for?

Grades 1 to 4, and it can be adapted for kindergarten or grade 5 by simplifying or extending the steps.

How long does each lesson take?

Typically 30 to 45 minutes, depending on student age, skill level and whether you add coloring or backgrounds.

Can I connect it to other subjects?

Yes. The drawings pair well with writing prompts, history lessons and Veterans Day discussions about honor and remembrance.

What materials are needed?

Pencil, eraser and coloring supplies such as crayons, markers, colored pencils or watercolor paint.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS

★★★★★ “I love the different options for Veteran's Day. Thank you!” Eleanor U.

★★★★★ “great idea!” Vicki M.

★★★★★ “This was a very helpful resource!” Kayla S.

★★★★★ “great” Camille B.

★★★★★ “Perfect for Veterans Day activites” Nicole G.

★★★★★ “Great Veterans Day resource for my art classes.” Janet P.

★★★★★ “Thanks for the time-saver!” shelley A.

★★★★★ “Very cute!” Jean S.

★★★★★ “Great resource.” Donna B.

★★★★ “This was perfect for our Veteran's Day display. The kiddos had so much fun creating them!” Megan T.

★★★★ “This was the perfect resource for Veterans Day! It really helped my students draw and make cards for local veterans. Thank you!” Aimee A.

★★★★ “My kinders loved doing some of these directed drawings. We made them and then sent them to veterans.” Jacqueline G.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist and educator who has been featured on NBC LX News and was the featured educator on the cover of OCO Magazine, October 2025. She designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers, 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 this with other teachers or post it online. Each educator must purchase their own license.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic