Back to School Yayoi Kusama Apple Art Project Video Art Lesson Famous Artist Art

If you are looking for a bold, creative, and highly engaging Back to School art project, this Yayoi Kusama Apple Art Project is such a strong choice. This famous artist art lesson gives students the chance to create a bright patterned apple artwork inspired by Yayoi Kusama while exploring dots, patterns, color, creativity, and resist painting techniques in a way that feels fun and approachable. It is the kind of lesson that instantly adds energy to your classroom and gives students a finished piece that looks amazing on display.

VIDEO ART LESSON

This is a video art lesson. Your download includes the lesson plan and printable pages, plus a "Watch the Video" page with a clickable link and QR code to the step-by-step video tutorial, so you can watch it anytime and show your class again later.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “Thank you so much for everything! It was such a great resource.” Emily D.

Are you looking for a Back to School art lesson that feels creative and memorable instead of just another first week filler?

Do you want a Yayoi Kusama art activity that introduces patterns, dots, bold design, and resist painting in a way students can actually enjoy?

Are you hoping for a video art tutorial that works well for classroom teachers, art teachers, and homeschool families who want a low prep but high impact art lesson?

This one is such a great fit.

This Resource Includes (Non-Editable):

• 2 Page Lesson Plan – Clear teacher pages with the lesson overview, materials, big ideas, learning outcomes, competencies, and step by step Teacher Does guidance
• National Art Standards Page – Suggested standards that help connect the lesson to curriculum planning
• Critical Thinking Questions Page – Discussion prompts that encourage students to think about creativity, risk taking, art making, and viewing art
• Step by Step Drawing Handout – A visual guide showing how to draw and build the Yayoi Kusama apple
• Finished Example Artwork – A full color example to hook students and show what the finished project can look like
• Art Rubric – A simple assessment page focused on project criteria, creativity, craftsmanship, and effort
• Thoughts and Musings Reflection Page – A writing page for students to freely reflect on their artistic process and ideas
• Art Reflection Page – A guided reflection sheet where students describe their artwork, identify elements and principles, and think about what went well and what to improve
• Project Reflection / Assessment Page – A page for student and teacher assessment of execution, creativity, originality, process, and responsibility
• Artist Statement Page – A structured page for students to explain their choices and describe their artwork
• Bulletin Board Display Sign – This art resource includes a display sign to help showcase finished work in a polished way.

This art resource is built to make teaching easier. You can project the PDF, print handouts, use the example artwork as the hook, and rely on the visual and text directions to reduce confusion during instruction.

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN

Through this Yayoi Kusama apple art lesson, students build artistic skills and creative confidence at the same time.

• Yayoi Kusama inspired art making
• Pattern and dot design
• Resist painting techniques
• Color and contrast
• Line, shape, space, texture, form, and value
• Creative thinking and experimentation
• Reflection and artist statement writing
• Responsibility and craftsmanship

WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS

This Back to School art activity is easy to love because it feels bright, fresh, and visually exciting right at the beginning of the year. It gives students a successful first project while introducing a real artist and helping them explore pattern, color, and creativity in a meaningful way. The ready to use supports also make it easier for you to walk into class feeling prepared instead of scrambling.

PERFECT FOR

• Back to School art lessons
• First week of school art activities
• Yayoi Kusama art lessons
• Apple art projects
• Famous artist art lessons
• Video art tutorials
• Elementary and middle school art
• Homeschool art
• Pattern art lessons
• Low prep art lessons
• Bulletin board displays

FAQ

Q: Who can use this resource?

A: This resource is great for classroom teachers, art teachers, homeschool educators, and substitute teachers. It is especially helpful if you want a colorful Back to School art project with lots of built in support.

Q: What do students make in this lesson?

A: Students create a Yayoi Kusama inspired apple artwork using paint and oil pastels, with a dotted apple and a patterned background inspired by Kusama’s style.

Q: What materials are needed?

A: The lesson plan lists pencil, eraser, black felt, step by step draw handouts, oil pastels, card stock or thick paper, watercolor paint or tempera paint cakes, paint brush, and water.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron, known to teachers and families as Ms Artastic, is an artist, educator, and resource creator who designs engaging visual art lessons for children. Her work has been featured on NBC LX News and she was the featured educator on the cover of OCO Magazine for the October 2025 edition. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast, where she shares art lessons, creative inspiration, and support for educators and families.

Ms Artastic creates resources for classroom teachers, art teachers, and homeschool families who want art to feel exciting, manageable, and meaningful. Her lessons are designed to be clear, structured, and flexible, so teachers feel supported while students still have room to express their own ideas and creativity.

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FILES YOU WILL DOWNLOAD

• Kusama Apple Art Lesson - Video Lesson + Lesson Plan - Ms Artastic.zip: the lesson plan and printable pages (PDF), plus a "Watch the Video" page (PDF) with a clickable link and QR code to the step-by-step video tutorial

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