Kindergarten Art Lesson Primary Line Art Project Kindergarten Line Art Activity

This Bird Line Art Project makes the element of art line fun and approachable for Kindergarten to Grade 3. Students draw their own stylized bird, fill the background with expressive lines, then bring it to life with oil pastels and tempera paint cakes or watercolor paints.

It is made for classroom teachers, homeschool parents and art specialists. Kids explore the concept of line in a playful, low-stress way that encourages individuality and imagination. It fits springtime, bird units or an elements of art unit, and the worksheets, rubric and reflection pages are designed with K to 3 literacy in mind.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• 14-Slide Art Tutorial (PDF and PowerPoint) with step-by-step images for the bird drawing and background line design. The visuals support early readers.
• 2-Page Art Lesson Plan with objectives, vocabulary, supply list, step-by-step instructions and teaching tips
• Student Rubric (K to 3 Friendly), a simple, visual self-assessment
• Display Sign (Title Page) for bulletin boards or classroom galleries
• Puzzle Hook Worksheet to introduce types of lines before the lesson
• Line Reference Worksheet with wavy, zigzag, spiral, dashed, curved and other lines to refer to or trace
• Bird Drawing Printable, a guided template for students who need extra structure
• K to 3 Reading and Responding Activity, a short passage about lines in art with response questions
• Writing Prompt connecting art to early writing skills
• Artist Reflection Page (K to 3 Friendly) where students draw and write (or dictate) about their artwork and choices
• Line Practice Warm-Up Page for a warm-up, early finisher sheet or center
• Birdhouse Extension Drawing Prompt where students design a birdhouse using lines

HOW TO USE IT

Start with the warm-up or puzzle hook, then guide students through the step-by-step tutorial. Follow up with the reflection pages and the optional writing prompt to connect literacy and art. The birdhouse prompt works well for extra class time or the next day.

Most K to 3 students complete the project in 2 to 3 art periods of 30 to 40 minutes, depending on age, ability and classroom routines. Supplies are basic: oil pastels and tempera paint cakes or watercolor paints.

NATIONAL ART STANDARDS

• VA:Cr1.1.Ka Engage in exploration and imaginative play with materials.
• VA:Cr1.2.Ka Engage collaboratively in creative art-making in response to an artistic problem.
• VA:Cr2.1.Ka Through experimentation, build skills in various media and approaches to artmaking.
• VA:Cr2.1.1a Explore uses of materials and tools to create works of art or design.
• VA:Cr3.1.1a Use art vocabulary to describe choices while creating art.
• VA:Cr1.2.2a Make art or design with various materials and tools to explore personal interests, questions and curiosity.
• VA:Cr2.1.2a Experiment with various materials and tools to explore personal interests in a work of art or design.
• VA:Cr2.2.2a Demonstrate safe procedures for using and cleaning art tools, equipment and studio spaces.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Primary teachers, art specialists, homeschool families and substitute teachers. It is designed specifically for Kindergarten to Grade 3.

How long will this lesson take?

Expect 2 to 3 classes, depending on your students' age, classroom management and how much time you have per art block.

Is it editable?

No. The resource is non-editable.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and OCO (One Classroom Over) Magazine 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 your classroom, homeschool or as part of a student portfolio, display student work publicly or privately, and use clip art (if applicable) for personal creations, binder covers and décor.

YOU MAY NOT: share the file with other educators or post it online, use it on OutSchool or your blog, or resell it, photocopy it for others or use it without appropriate licensing.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic