Spring Art Lesson, Snail Wax Resist

This Spring Snail Wax Resist art lesson brings the outdoors into your classroom. Students draw spring snails and create a wax resist artwork while exploring the element of art pattern.

It is a primary art lesson that mixes drawing and painting, suited to kindergarten to grade 3. A how-to-draw handout and a step-by-step slide demonstration walk students through the process from start to finish.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★★ “I walked my kindergarten students through this step-by-step. They loved it and their results were great!” Donna L.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Teacher Reference Step-by-Step
• Lesson Plan
• How to Draw: Snail handout
• Poster Example to show students the finished piece
• 7 Slides with a visual and descriptive step-by-step demonstration of how to create the art piece

HOW TO USE IT

Students practice drawing a snail step by step, use pattern in their artwork, and try a simple wax resist technique. Show the slides to the class as you demonstrate each step, and display the poster example so students can see the goal.

FAQ

What grades is it for?

It is a primary art lesson, suited to kindergarten to grade 3.

Which element of art does it teach?

Pattern.

How do I teach it?

Follow the lesson plan and teacher reference, and project the 7 step-by-step slides while students work along with you.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS

★★★★ “This was exactly what my students needed. Thank you!” Hillary P.

★★★★ “This was a simple and fun activity for my students. They all turned out unique!” Esperanza J.

★★★★ “Fun activity!” Ilyce A.

★★★★ “These turned out to be so cute. My students had a great tie making them!” Hillary P.

★★★★ “Thank you for amazing lessons and resources. You have been such a help with planning. My students LOVE every project.” Michelle R.

★★★★★ “I used this with my kindergartners, grade 1's, and grade 2 students.” Britney B.

★★★★★ “Helpful step by step instructions. These came out so cute!” Classy C.

★★★★★ “Loved teaching my kids how to draw snails. The kids made many snails in writing, art and science:)” marisa m.

★★★★★ “Great detailed instructions!” Teacher's H.

★★★★★ “my favorite lesson this school year!” Adrienne W.

★★★★★ “Great directions-thanks1” Janine P.

★★★★★ “They turned out well.” Michelle S.

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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: 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.

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Ms Artastic