Spring Bird Art Lesson Cherry Blossoms Painting Spring Flowers Art Activity
In this Spring Finch and Cherry Blossoms Art Lesson, students learn to draw and paint a finch perched among blooming flowers. The lesson combines directed drawing, pencil crayon shading and watercolor or tempera painting in one colorful spring artwork.
Students start with a step-by-step guided drawing of the finch and blossoms, layer color and texture on the bird and branches with pencil crayons, and finish with a painted spring sky and foliage. It is a clear, guided spring activity for elementary art classes, classroom teachers integrating art, homeschool families and substitute teachers.
WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING
★★★★ “My students absolutely enjoyed making these for Mother's Day this year! It was so fun to see how each of theirs turned out unique following the step-by-step directions. With the additional coloring page, it was helpful to encourage students with special needs to try, and then let them color one at the end. Thank you!” Brittany P.
WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)
- Complete step-by-step guided art tutorial for drawing the finch and blossoms
- Visual step-by-step drawing guide for students to follow
- Teacher lesson plan with materials, goals and the teaching process
- Large example artwork page to show the final goal
- Student art rubric
- Guided instructions for adding pencil crayon color, shading and painted backgrounds
The PDF pages can be projected or printed.
WHAT STUDENTS LEARN
Students practice guided drawing and observation, adding texture and detail to animal drawings, pencil crayon layering and shading, building a balanced composition with flowers and branches, and painting a background while keeping their drawn details.
Project the step-by-step pages while you demonstrate each stage, or print the drawing guide for students to reference as they work. It suits spring and bird themes, directed drawing lessons, elementary drawing and painting units, sub plans and bulletin board displays.
FAQ
Who is this for?
Art teachers, classroom teachers, homeschool educators and substitute teachers who want a guided spring art lesson.
How long does it take?
Most classes finish in 2 to 3 class periods, depending on student age, class length and time for painting and drying.
What materials do students use?
Pencil crayons and watercolor or tempera paint.
ALL TEACHER REVIEWS
★★★★★ “The guided drawing is easy to follow, even as a non-art teacher. So, I was able to help the students draw and color. It also left room for the students to be creative when coloring and decorating with details. The rubric also helped to keep the kids focused and to give them a reason to be creative.” Arlene R.
★★★★★ “thank you!” Tara C.
★★★★★ “Love how clearly laid out and explained each step is. It allows all my students to be able to create an art piece.” Eizabeth T.
★★★★★ “Awesome product” Lori M.
★★★★★ “Thank you!” Lindseyd
★★★★★ “Great Resource!” Jenna W.
★★★★★ “Great lesson, my students really enjoyed it!” Sandra A.
★★★★★ “Excellent art activity! The students were very happy with the finished products!” melissa C.
★★★★★ “Great project for 7th” Alisha B.
★★★★★ “This art project ended up looking terrific. My assistant principal loves birds and she loved seeing the finches in the hall.” Angela H.
★★★★★ “LOVED this! Please send more teacher directed art our way!” Lynda A.
★★★★★ “Beautiful lesson and perfect for spring! The instructions are clear and the plan is well laid out. Thank you so much!” Crystal P.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kathleen McGiveron is the artist and educator behind Ms Artastic, creating art lessons used by thousands of teachers and homeschool families around the world. She was featured as the cover educator in OCO Magazine and has appeared on NBC LX, sharing her passion for making art education accessible and inspiring. Her mission is to help teachers bring creativity, confidence and joyful art experiences into the classroom.
TERMS OF USE
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