Autumn Art Project Line Leaf Art Lesson FREEBIE for Teachers Homeschool

This Autumn Line Leaf Art Lesson is a free fall art project where students explore line and mixed media. The finished piece uses both paint and oil pastel, so students get to try layering paper, pastel and a paint resist technique.

It is made for teachers and homeschool families who want a complete autumn lesson they can teach with confidence. Every step is shown with a picture and a short text description, each on its own page, so students can follow along and create the piece successfully.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “The students were very engaged in this. Due to COVID rules I did 2 groups of kids, one group made the spirals first and the other made the leaves first. It worked out really well. The final products were used as a term 1 assessment piece. The expectations were easy to understand and follow.” Daily L.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Lesson plan with the materials list
• Visual and text step-by-step, one step per page
• Step-by-step drawing handout for students
• Rubric for marking
• Finished example (poster sample)

Materials: pencil, eraser, black felt, step-by-step drawing handouts (one per student), orange paint, card stock or watercolor paper, pastel, paint brush and water.

HOW TO USE IT

Read the lesson plan first and gather your materials in advance so the lesson runs smoothly. Photocopy the student handouts, such as the step-by-step drawing page and the rubric. You may want to make a sample yourself so you are ready to help students later.

Print the poster sample in color to show students what they are making before you start. Then project the step-by-step pages, show them under a document camera, or use them as your own guide while you demonstrate the lesson.

FAQ

What art concepts does it cover?

Line and mixed media, including layering paper and pastel and a paint resist technique.

Can I project it for students?

Yes. Show the step-by-step pages on a digital projector or under a document camera (best if printed in color), or use them as a guide while you demonstrate.

Is there a way to assess the finished art?

Yes. A rubric for marking is included.

What materials do students need?

Pencil, eraser, black felt, orange paint, card stock or watercolor paper, pastel, a paint brush and water.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (12)

★★★★ “Perfect idea for an autumn art project with my kiddos!” Leslee J.

★★★ “Nos gusto mucho este proyecto, Muchas Gracias” Naomi S.

★★★ “Students liked to use the paint and the pastels in this lesson. The colors were also very vibrant.” Lori O.

★★★★ “Great resource. Easy to print and follow along.” Kelly H.

★★★★ “My 4H Creative Art Club realy enjoyed working on this art project.” Roberta S.

★★★★ “This is a fun art project for all ages. It is fun to see the different levels of each student.” Lisa Y.

★★★★ “My students enjoyed this themed activity! It was a great addition to our curriculum.” Emily D.

★★★ “Thank you.” Rita D.

★★★★ “Great resource!” Annamaria D.

★★ “I used this as an enrichment/fun activity. We made a tree of thankfulness.” Tera S.

★★★ “My students loved this art project. It was engaging and fun.” Jennifer W.

★★★★★ “Excellent! Thank you!” Journeys in Learning

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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