Back to School Preschool About Me Art Lesson Pre K Favorite Things Art Project

This Pre-K About Me Favorite Things Art Lesson helps little artists share who they are. Students create an artwork about themselves and their favorite things, such as colors, animals, foods, toys, places, books and activities, arranged so it looks like they are thinking about or looking at them.

It is made for Pre-K and may also suit preschool, Kindergarten readiness and early Kindergarten. Use it for Back to School, All About Me units, homeschool preschool, art centers or sub plans. Along the way, students practice drawing, cutting, gluing, painting, coloring, line making, self-expression and early literacy.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• Lesson Plan with suggested visual art standards and teacher directions
• Critical-Thinking Questions
• Favorite Things Anchor Chart
• My Favorite Things Drawing Handout
• About Me Artwork Templates and a Cut and Glue Template
• Favorite Things Student Reading Page
• Visual Step-by-Step Tutorial Page
• Fast-Finisher Coloring Activity
• Art Rubric and Bulletin Board Display Sign
• Draw and Design Activity
• Read and Respond: All About Me passage, questions and answer key
• Reflection Pages: Top 3, Feelings, Artwork Reflection, Star It!, Art Talk, Look at Mediums, Artwork Reflection goal setting, and 3 Stars and a Wish
• About Me: Write and Draw Activity
• Artist Statement Pages
• Finished Artwork Example
• Slideshow introducing favorite things, identity, uniqueness and the art project steps
• Bonus link and QR code to a video demonstration

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN

Students learn that everyone has favorite things, that people like different things, and that favorites can tell a little story about who they are. They also learn that artists often make art about things that matter to them, which builds confidence, identity and personal connection.

In the art-making, they draw simple shapes and lines, add details, cut and glue elements, color a face and hair, make a colorful background and add line designs. The hands-on work supports fine motor development, oral language and early writing. The slideshow uses simple, Pre-K friendly language, and the step-by-step slides walk students through the artwork from start to finish.

FAQ

What grade level is it for?

Pre-K. It may also work for preschool, Kindergarten readiness and early Kindergarten, depending on your group.

Does it include a slideshow and video?

Yes. A slideshow introduces the topic and guides the project steps, and a bonus link and QR code go to a video demonstration.

Are templates included?

Yes. About Me artwork templates, a Cut and Glue template, drawing handouts, reflection pages and writing supports.

Is it good for homeschool preschool?

Yes. The lesson plan, slideshow, templates and video make it easy to use at home or in a small group.

Can students personalize their artwork?

Yes. Students draw their own favorite things and choose the face, hair, colors and details.

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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 the clip art as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations, and 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