Spring Flower Art and Write Spring Directed Drawing and Writing Activity Artwork

In this Spring Flower Art and Write lesson, students create a colorful spring flower artwork with oil pastels and paint, then write about it. They start with a short informational reading passage about spring to build background knowledge and ideas about nature, growth and new beginnings.

Next, students follow step-by-step directed drawing instructions to create their flower, and finish with guided writing prompts, art reflections and an artist statement about their creative choices. It turns a spring art activity into a cross-curricular lesson that combines visual art, reading, writing and creative thinking.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Complete spring flower art lesson plan
• Informational reading passage about spring
• Warm-up creative thinking activity
• KWL chart about spring
• Step-by-step directed drawing instructions
• Visual drawing guide pages
• Example artwork poster
• Student art reflection worksheets about the creative process
• Artist statement writing page
• Materials and techniques reflection worksheet
• Artwork reflection worksheet on learning and goal setting
• 3 Stars and a Wish self-assessment page
• Student art rubric
• Bulletin board display sign

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN

Students practice directed drawing, line and texture, oil pastel mark-making, watercolor or tempera painting, creative decision-making, artistic reflection and writing about art. They build comprehension through the seasonal reading passage and learn to think like artists and writers at the same time.

It fits elementary art classrooms, classroom teachers bringing art into literacy, homeschool families, spring lessons, sub plans and bulletin board displays.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Classroom teachers, art teachers, homeschool educators and substitute teachers who want to bring together art, writing and reflection.

How does the lesson flow?

Introduce it with the spring reading passage and KWL chart, guide students through the directed drawing, then use the writing prompts and reflection pages to deepen their thinking.

How long does it take?

Most teachers complete it in 2 to 3 class periods, depending on student age, class length and time spent on writing and reflection.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist and educator who creates art lessons used by teachers and homeschool families around the world. She was the featured educator on the cover of OCO Magazine (October 2025) and has been featured on NBC LX for her work supporting creativity in education. Her mission is to help children develop confidence, creativity and joy through art.

TERMS OF USE

This resource is protected by copyright and licensed for single classroom or single household use only.

YOU MAY: use it with your own students or children, print pages for your classroom or homeschool, and purchase additional licenses for additional teachers.

YOU MAY NOT: share it with other teachers without additional licenses, upload it to shared drives, websites or social media, redistribute or sell any part of it, or modify it for resale.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic