Valentines Day Directed Drawing February Art Activities Worksheets Art Lessons

This Valentine's Day Directed Drawing set includes 10 step-by-step directed drawing lessons to celebrate Valentine's Day in your classroom. Each lesson has a clear drawing guide and a matching bordered drawing page where students create their own version and add personal touches.

Directed drawings help students build fine motor skills, confidence, listening and following directions and attention to detail. They suit a wide range of skill levels, so every student can take part and succeed.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★★ “I chose 4 of these and taught each one to my Kindergartners and then they were able to choose which one to complete and we displayed them in the classroom! They all turned out WONDERFUL! Thank you!” Hannah R.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (27 NON-EDITABLE PAGES)

• About the Product page
• How To Use example photo
• Lesson plan (2 pages) with materials, learning outcomes, goals and Teacher Does/Student Does
• 3 colored, completed directed drawings to use as examples
• 1 coloring title page for the directed drawing booklet
• 10 Valentine's Day directed drawing step-by-step pages
• 10 drawing pages for students, with a title and border, placed behind each step-by-step so you can photocopy double-sided booklets

HOW TO USE IT

Print the pages as a booklet, alternating step-by-step and drawing pages, or print only the drawings you want and have students work on blank paper, in a sketchbook or in a duotang. You may want to demonstrate the drawing yourself first.

Students draw their subject following the steps, outline in black felt or fine liner, and then color with the mediums you choose or their own choice. Show one of the three completed examples to set expectations for a finished composition.

FAQ

Do I have to print the booklet?

No. You can print just the step-by-step pages you want and have students draw on blank paper or in a sketchbook.

What coloring materials do students need?

It is up to you. Students outline in black felt or fine liner, then color with the mediums you choose or let them pick their own.

Is there an example of finished work?

Yes. Three colored, completed directed drawings are included.

Is it editable?

No. All 27 pages are non-editable.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (12)

★★★★ “Left this for the substitute to use, kids where able to do it on their own, really cute.” Melanie H.

★★★★ “My second graders loved drawing and painting this picture for Valentines.” Litt L.

★★★★ “My students had so much fun with these directed drawings! I let my students pick which one they wanted to draw and they all had so much fun!” Kadee M.

★★★★ “Super cute for a Valentines day art project! I loved that students can choose which drawing they want to complete.” Tiffany E.

★★★★ “This was such a fun way to celebrate Vday without throwing a big party. I made them as booklets so my students could choose which to draw on their own. They were all so cute!” Sara P.

★★★★ “Such a great resource for a fun and calm Valentine's Day activity!” Danielle E.

★★★ “I do a draw to read and write every week and this packet gave me specific drawings for valentine's. The children loved it!” Leslie S.

★★★★ “What a cute resource! For Valentine's Day, I had my class do a directed drawing of the monster and create a card for their family. My kids loved it!” Amanda O.

★★★★ “I had my students make Valentine's Day card for a teacher of their choice. I loved seeing their versions of the animal's they chose!” DarlingDerrettCo.

★★★ “These directed drawings are pretty cool! Students love them and give them a chance to be independent. That in turn allows the teacher to meet with small groups.” Jacque G.

★★★★★ “Great addition to my sub plans that I needed to leave on Valentines Day!” The T.

★★★★★ “These are super fun! It is a really fun way to practice listening and following directions. Thank you!” Teachmode

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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. For clip art, you may use the images as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations. 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.

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Ms Artastic