Valentines Day Corgi Art Project Valentine Art Lesson with Reading Writing

This Valentine's Day Corgi Art Project is a complete, print-and-teach elementary art lesson for Grades 1 to 4. Students create an adorable Valentine corgi artwork with guided drawing and painting, then extend the lesson with reading comprehension, writing prompts, kindness reflections and art assessment.

It is made for classroom teachers, art teachers, homeschool families and substitute teachers. The lesson is structured and calm for a busy Valentine's week, with a friendship-focused, inclusive theme and clear visual steps that help students work independently over several class periods.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (44 PAGES, NON-EDITABLE)

• Lesson plan with materials list, overview and objectives, participation strategies, and assessment and reflection guidance
• Critical thinking discussion questions and standards and curricular connections
• How to Draw a Corgi directed drawing page
• Visual and written step-by-step tutorial: drawing the head and body, adding facial expressions and Valentine details, using marker, painting with watercolor or tempera, and adding hearts, patterns and background
• Finished artwork example and student-friendly art rubric
• Warm-up art challenge and KWL chart
• Nonfiction reading: History of Valentine's Day (friendship-focused and inclusive)
• Fiction reading: The Little Corgi Who Loved Valentine's Day
• Reading comprehension questions with answer key
• Writing: narrative prompt (Valentine animal story), kindness and empathy reflection, and Valentine's response pages
• Reflection and assessment: creative process magazine cover, message and meaning, questions and wonders, materials and techniques, learning goals, peer feedback, 3 Stars and a Wish, artist statement pages and artwork postcard

HOW TO USE IT

Teach it as a multi-day Valentine's Day art lesson, a February art and literacy unit, a friendship-focused Valentine activity, holiday-week sub plans or a homeschool Valentine's unit. The finished corgis are ready for a bulletin board or hallway display.

The art portion fills a few class periods, and the reading, writing and reflection pages extend the lesson without extra prep.

FAQ

What grades is it for?

It works best for Grades 1 to 4 and can be adapted slightly younger or older depending on student needs.

Do I need to be an art teacher?

No. The step-by-step visuals and instructions make it approachable for non-art teachers.

How long does it take?

The art portion usually takes 2 to 3 class periods, with the reading, writing and reflection pages extending the lesson.

What materials are needed?

Markers, watercolor or tempera paint, paper or cardstock, and paintbrushes. A full materials list is included.

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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. 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