Valentines Day Art Projects Digital and Print Valentine Art Lessons Sub Plans

Need Valentine’s Day Art Projects that are more than just hearts and coloring pages? Looking for Digital and Print Art Lessons that can work in your classroom, as sub plans, OR during remote learning?

This Valentine’s Day Digital and Print Art Resource gives you structured, step-by-step February art lessons that teach real Principles and Elements of Art while still being fun, engaging, and seasonal.

Perfect for:

• Elementary art classrooms

• Classroom teachers integrating art

• Homeschool environments

• Art substitute plans

• Emergency lesson plans

• Snow days

• Remote learning

• Google Classroom assignments

• Technology-integrated instruction

Students follow clear visual + written directions, create artwork using ANY art medium, and upload a photo into the digital file for submission.

Flexible. Simple. No prep stress.

WHAT STUDENTS WILL CREATE

This Valentine’s Day Art Resource includes 5 complete art lessons:

• Contrast Monster (Principle of Design: Contrast)

• Emphasis Bee (Principle of Design: Emphasis)

• Heart Line Art (Element of Art: Line)

• Unity & Variety Heart (Principles of Design: Unity & Variety)

• Dropped Hearts Landscape (Element of Art: Space / Depth)

Students explore:

• Dark vs light contrast

• Big vs small relationships

• Focal point placement

• Center composition

• Line variety and pattern design

• Repetition

• Unity through shape repetition

• Variety through size and color

• Foreground and background

• Size and placement for depth

You are teaching visual literacy, not just holiday art.

HOW YOU GET YOUR FILES

Your download is a one-page PDF with a QR code and a clickable link to the Google Drive folder for this resource. Inside the folder you will find the printable PDF lessons and the Google Slides student copy. To assign the digital version, open the Slides file and choose File > Make a copy.

DIGITAL + PRINT FLEXIBILITY

You receive:

• Printable Valentine’s Day Art Student Booklet (PDF)

• Google Slides Digital Version

• Student “Make a Copy” access page

• Clear teacher prep instructions

PRINT OPTION:

Print double-sided and assemble as a booklet OR use individual projects as standalone February lessons.

DIGITAL OPTION:

Students open the Google Slides version, follow step-by-step directions, create artwork at home using available materials, take a photo, upload it into their slide, and submit digitally.

Perfect for:

• 1:1 device classrooms

• Hybrid teaching

• Distance learning

• Art subs

• Maternity leave

• Independent work time

• Technology integration

Each lesson includes both visual and written instructions to eliminate confusion and support independent completion.

THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES (Non-Editable)

• 26-page Valentine’s Day Art printable booklet

• Google Slides digital version

• 5 complete February art lessons

• Principle and Element explanation pages

• Cultural and vocabulary teaching pages

• Step-by-step visual directions

• Written instructions for students

• “My Art” final creation pages

• Digital upload instructions

• Teacher prep guidance

Everything is organized and ready to assign

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WHY THIS FEBRUARY ART RESOURCE STANDS OUT

Unlike simple holiday worksheets, this resource:

• Teaches real art vocabulary

• Reinforces Principles and Elements of Art

• Encourages composition decisions

• Supports creative choice

• Allows flexible media use (paint, markers, crayons, oil pastels, colored pencils)

• Works independently for students

• Supports substitute teachers with structured directions

Students don’t just decorate — they apply design strategies.

PERFECT FOR

• K–5 Art Teachers

• Classroom Teachers

• Homeschool Families

• Valentine’s Day Art Week

• February Art Centers

• Sub Plans

• Distance Learning Assignments

Teach one lesson as a quick activity or use the full booklet as a complete Valentine’s Day art unit.

FAQ

Q: Who can use this resource?

A: This resource is designed for elementary art teachers, classroom teachers, homeschool educators, and substitute teachers. It works well for grades K–5 and can be adapted for upper elementary.

Q: How can this be used effectively?

A: Print the booklet for in-class instruction, assign individual projects for quick February art lessons, or use the Google Slides version for remote learning. Students create artwork using available materials and upload a photo for submission.

Q: How long will each lesson take?

A: Each art lesson typically takes 1–2 class periods depending on student age, skill level, behavior, pacing, and chosen medium.

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About the Author

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist featured on NBC LX News who 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. You can begin your classroom’s creative journey with her free art lesson starter pack at https://www.artastickids.com/free

Images and lessons are copyright products.

YOU MAY:

Use this resource in your classroom or homeschool setting.

Purchase additional licenses for school-wide use.

YOU MAY NOT:

Share this resource with other teachers without additional licenses.

Sell or redistribute this resource in any form.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “There are so many great art lessons in here! I chose the Heart Line Art and the Bee Art to do with my class (Grade 2/3) and another class (grade 4/5). Students were engaged and their finished products were super cute! The directions were straightforward and easy to follow. Thank you for the great resource!” Creativity & Connection Co., TPT review

★★★★ “My students loved this resource for their weekly art classes. They were engaged in the resource and had no trouble getting started. It didn't take much time to prepare this resource, so it was easy for me to use.” Keeli S., TPT review

★★★★ “My students loved this resource for their weekly art classes. They were engaged in the resource and had no trouble getting started. It didn't take much time to prepare this resource, so it was easy for me to use.” Ladybuglite, TPT review

★★★★ = TPT “Extremely satisfied” (TPT uses a 4-point scale).

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