Thursday, April 20, 2017

Art Sub Plan Idea - Easy Shape Tracing

Art Sub Plan Idea - Easy Shape Tracing


This lesson would be great for an art sub with just a small bit of tweaking. I can't imagine leaving a lesson that includes black tempera paint, but there are work arounds.




From experience, I know that kids love tracing. Cans. Coffee lids. Flat tools. The more diverse, the better. Crayons are a perfect medium here and great to leave with subs.

Get inspiration from this gorgeous lesson from The Moffatt Girls.

Monday, March 27, 2017

Art Sub Plan Doodle Pages

Art Sub Plan Doodle Pages


Ms. Kristen-Crayon Can posted this sub idea a while back. Check out her blog to find out from where her idea came.




If your students like doodling, perhaps they will enjoy this worksheet for early finishers in my TeachersPayTeachers shop.


Sunday, March 26, 2017

Art Sub Plan - Op Lines

 Art Sub Plan - Op Lines


The blog, Kids Art Market, has written up directions for a lesson that could be used by an art sub. Don't you love it when someone else has already done the work and shared it???


Mollie Morrisey based her lesson on the art of Victor Vasarely, the father of op art. She gives basic info about that artist in her blog post. 


It reminds me of another blog post here. It is a one day art lesson with shapes done, not that much unlike, these concentric circles.  I also linked to an art history lesson on Kandinsky that could serve as an intro to the lesson.  You can see that blog post here:  One Day Art Lesson

If you’d like a video to introduce a lesson on concentric circles by Kandinsky, you can check out this video by Alyssa Abel: Concentric Circles with Kandinsky










Sunday, March 19, 2017

Easy Elementary Art Sub Plan

Easy Elementary Art Sub Plan

"The worst part of my job is preparing for a sub." That is a statement we can probably all agree with. You need to spend tons of time to describe even the tiniest of directions. That quote is from "Art Project Girl." She made it a little bit easier for you though, by posting this art sub plan. 

It has written instructions, visuals, and uses simple materials. 

It works well as a lesson to use in February as it uses warm and cool hearts as the subject.


Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Easy Art Sub Plan - Doodling

Easy Art Sub Plan - Doodling


Here is an easy elementary art lesson that a sub could work with. It would be nice to pair it with a book on patterns. You can find more about this lesson at the blog, Dali's Moustache.


Dali’s Moustache used this with first and second graders. They also link to a video for inspiration.

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If you are here looking for an art sub plan that you can print out and use ASAP, check out my TPT Shop:  Art Sub Lessons.  Sometimes you just don’t have time to write up art sub plans.  If you want something easier, visit my TPT shop that I created just for that purpose:  Art Sub Lessons.  I’ve got fully formed, no prep, scripted art lessons as well as art worksheets.


If you’d like to start with some free art sub plans, you can find those too.










Wednesday, March 1, 2017

St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun - Art Sub Plans Worksheets

Elementary Art Worksheet for Early Finishers and Art Subs

St. Patrick's Day - Leprechaun worksheet...For those early finishers who finish their work a little early and need a little positive engagement to fill their time.
St. Patrick's Day worksheet for creative thinking
Here's a new worksheet in my TeachersPayTeachers shop.

Need an art activity for an independent work packet? This drawing worksheet includes directions; sample details; and a lightly drawn in leprechaun. All you need to do is print and distribute. Great for centers, subs and early finishers too.

Worksheets for Early Finishers are the perfect tools to engage students with time on their hands. Your art subs will adore you for leaving worksheets for those empty minutes, but you will appreciate them just as much.St. Patrick's Day elementary worksheet. This worksheet is a creative time filler for students who need to occupy themselves when their classwork is complete. The worksheet inclues a lightly drawn outline of a leprechaun, as well as a full sheet drawing of a leprechaun. You may use either. There are also sample details given that the student may wish to include or they may invent their own. A sheet of examples is included so that you do not have to do it yourself. This could be part of a station or center. It could be used in the classroom or art room. All the student will need to provide is pencil, crayons and their imagination.

Monday, February 20, 2017

Art Sub Plan - Creative Letter Drawings.

Creative Letter Drawings for First Grade


Ms. Nguyen had to start teaching at a new school with little or nothing in the way of supplies.  She came up with this lesson that used what little she did have.  Here is a simple lesson that a sub could possibly do.  Check it out at Art with Mrs. Nguyen.

Child's drawing of a bird made from a letter of the alphabet

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Elementary Art Sub Plan - Hand Creatures

Back to School - Hand Creatures

I love art lessons in which each student's art is uniquely their own . It is even better if you can find a sub lesson that achieves that. This lesson fits the bill well. Hand Creatures by Katie Weymouth Gonzalez.

Katie did this lesson with her students early in the school year. It is such an open ended art activity, and the kids loved working on it. The interest level was high with this lesson, which makes it a perfect candidate for a lesson to leave for a sub.

Student drawing in crayon of a creature invented from a traced hand drawing

Monday, January 30, 2017

Groundhog’s Day - Art Worksheets Printables

Groundhog Day Art Worksheet for Early Finishers


As someone who subbed a little bit after retirement, I can tell you that subbing can be HARD!!!  You didn't need convincing of that though, did you?

One of the toughest times is when kids have finished their assignments and need something else to do. There's that "I'm done. What next?" thing that happens.  And you had better have something for them to do to fill in that time or you are asking for trouble.

Groundhog's Day Worksheet 
Art Sub Plans Worksheets with Groundhogs


I created early finisher cartoon worksheets just for that reason. They feature lightly drawn figures surrounded by options for noses, hair, objects to hold, and a variety of other things, for the student to choose from. They create a disguise for their character. This one is a groundhog. They may use the items that I have drawn or just use them for inspiration. 

These are not just for subs. Teachers appreciate having them on hand as well.

Reviews


Here are what some people have said about my early finishers worksheets:
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"My students loved creating their own images with the ideas presented. They were able to use multiple different ideas to create the best fit for them. These worked great for a variety of my students with disabilities. I adapted them as necessary.
Students used with
4th, 7th grades
Primarily students with mild to severe disabilities"
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"I will usually tie these doodles into a story, but I love how they can create their own!
Students used with
1st grade
Students were engaged"

Where to Find These

A single worksheet is only $.99, though I sell a bundle of different ones at a discounted price. You may find the one for Groundhog's Day here:  Groundhog's Day Worksheet for Early Finishers

Click here if you are interested in the bundle:  Early Finishers Art Worksheets Bundle

Enjoy!







Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Art Sub Plans - Boat on a River of Pattern

Elementary Art Sub Plan "Boat on a River of Pattern"


This art looks like it could be turned into a sub lesson pretty easily. It was over at 4monkeysstudio.

student drawing of a sailboat on patterned water

This lesson could be so appealing to both students and subs. It is a simple idea that most everyone would succeed at. 

student drawing of a boat on a river of pattern

I found another lesson that might be a good lead in. Check out this blog post at JuliannaKunstler.com The blog post is called, “Zen Landscape....Creative Pattern.” She has step by step direction for how to do the drawing and has visuals to go with it.