Being out for even a single day is more work than actually teaching! Scrambling to figure out engaging, no tech art sub plans for elementary kids can be incredibly stressful and time-consuming. There's nothing worse than being sick and thinking, "And now I have to write emergency lesson plans?"
It's 6:00 in the morning and something has come up! You have to call off work. The stress starts mounting.... what are my students going to work on today?! What easy materials can I have them use?! How will the sub know what to deliver?! Ahh! Hath no fear! Below are 10 straightforward, ready-made sub
Art handouts and worksheets are invaluable tools for young artists and educators looking to unleash their creativity. These resources provide a structured platform for learning and experimentation, allowing budding artists to explore various techniques, concepts, and subjects. Whether you're a parent searching for engaging activities to inspire your child's artistic journey or a teacher seeking educational materials to enhance your art curriculum, our collection of art handouts and worksheets is sure to be a valuable entity that cultivates a love for art while honing essential skills.
Keep your students engaged and learning when you cannot be there! This concise, elementary art sub plan will teach your students about the Artist Sonia Delaunay and her abstract geometric style. Perfect as a low-prep lesson too! Easy to follow 1-page lesson/hand-out includes: List of materials Brief overview of Sonia Delaunay's style Example of Sonia Delaunay's artwork Instructions of how to create it Step by step and finished examples Also Included: 8.5x11 reproduction of Colored Rhythm by: Sonia Delaunay 8.5x11 step by step and finished examples Great For: Simple art sub plan 2-day project for gr. 3-6 (or longer block) Distance learning *********************************************************** Similar Resouces: Create Your Own Customized Art Sub Plan Bundle PreK and Kindergarten Art Sub Plans Elementary Art Sub Plans Middle and High School Art Sub Plans *********************************************************** Click the "follow me" link near the store logo at the top of my main page to be notified of new products. Be sure to leave feedback on products for TPT credits that can be used on future purchases! *********************************************************** Stay Connected! Pinterest: Art Bliss Blog: Art Bliss
DISCLAIMER: I am offering these lessons, handouts and videos to you for free. PLEASE do not take my lessons and sell them. Because that would be super crappy of you (yes, someone is doing this. Yes, they are super crappy). Thank you. Going to NAEA in Boston next week? Need some sub plans? Y'all, I got you COVERED! Today I'm sharing my favorite VIDEO sub plans and my tips and tricks to planning for being out. There's nothing like the amount of WORK you gotta do just to take some time off. I'm here to make your life a little easier, I hope. So, without further ado, my Top Ten Sub Plans! Let me just start by saying that the sub plans I am sharing were created for my kindergarten through fourth grade kids. I ALWAYS make a lesson that's age appropriate for all my classes. This makes my prep life so much easier and the life of the sub all the better. For more tips and tricks, check out this video! Lessons like this require a lotta prep. Yeah, I will be keeping it much easier this time. More about how I prep for a sub can be found in this blog post. 1. James Rizzi Cities! This sub plan was a huge hit with all of my kiddos. They started it while I was away and I was able to easily slide back in to a low-mess/low-stress project for them to continue. Lesson, handouts and video can be found here! 2. Loud Mouth Collages! My kids thought these were the most fun ever...while I thought they were the most funniest ever. Complete video lesson and plans here! 3. A Colorful Village! Again this is another lesson that the kids work on while I'm away and we finish up with oil pastel and watercolor when I return. Easy, fun and super colorful. Video and lesson here! 4. Chris Uphues Inspired Hearts! Who doesn't love Chris Uphues and his happy artwork?! My kids love learning about him. I've not only got a video lesson but I have a short clip of an interview I did with Chris and his wife Jen. More here! 5. I am a Super Star! This lessons is so fun...it really incorporates so much, from mixed media to literacy to a good ole boost to the self esteem! I DID ask the sub to make the stars for the kindergarten before they arrived because I'm not that crazy. Lesson here! 6. Collage Monsters! Another fun lesson that the kids really enjoyed. This one required more prep than most, just an FYI. Complete details and video here! 7. Kerri Ambrosino-Inspired Still Life! Need a pop of colorful happy for spring? Try this sub plan on for size. So fun and we busted out the PUFFY PAINT! Lesson here. 8. Wings Mural! I know, you've seen it a thousand times...but the lesson originated here! The feathers were created while I was out on jury duty, I believe...and then we assembled it when I returned. Lesson and video here. 9. Britto-Inspired Collaborative! I love having the kids work on collaboratives when I'm out. It means we have a big beautiful work of art to hang when I return! Lesson video and details all right here! 10. Monochromatic Self Portraits! Lastly, here's a lesson that's always a hit: monochromatic self portraits. We love hanging these in rainbow order for a beautiful display. Have your kiddos follow along with me in this video! There are PLENTY more lessons and videos on my YouTube channel so be sure and give those a glance if none of these strike your fancy. And be sure to subscribe, I upload videos and content all the time. If you are gonna be in Boston, see you there!
This is a simple activity I use for all grades at the end of the year as I am busy cleaning and packing up the art room. It touches on pattern and could also work well as a sub activity. ...
In my three years of teaching I'm yet to have a sick day (now that I've written that I will probably be bound to my bed with some sort of ailment tomorrow or next week during Spring Break). Sure, I've had subs, but conveniently for me I've always been able to plan out lessons in advance. As all teachers know--SUB PLANS WILL BE THE DEATH OF YOU. When I start to write them I always ask myself, "Do I really have to be gone, this is just too much work!" And then I have to think about "will my sub actually be an 'art' person?" Not knowing this I don't always want to continue on with our projects because you know...I don't want them to be destroyed! Ye of little faith, I suppose. Anywho, I try to simplify it as best I can for the sanity of the sub and myself. This lesson here was awesome. I was doing mono printing with 4th and 5th graders and no way was I about to continue that with a sub (my head hurts just thinking about it). The only resource they used was this handout to draw, otherwise the rest was up to them. My favorite resource to inspire sub lessons is Art for Kids Hub. The "how to" drawing instructions ROCK, plus the videos are pretty cool too. We all know how I feel about erasers and the drawing how to's don't even require erasing lines! What are some of your go to resources when planning for a sub?
A popular, one page, cover / sub lessons that asks students to accurately copy the pattern.Includes lesson plan.
Elementary art sub idea "Boat on a River of Pattern"
Keep your students engaged and learning when you cannot be there! Your students will design their own unique patterned hands with this low-prep, concise, middle school art sub plan. Easy to follow 1-page lesson/hand-out includes: List of materials Definition of pattern Instructions of how to create it Step by step and finished examples Also Included: 8.5x11 step by step and finished examples Great For: Simple art sub plan or lesson A longer block Grades 5-8 Distance learning Related Products • Creative Doodle Art Sub Plan • Create a Comic Strip Art Sub Plan • Impressionist Landscape Art Sub Plan • Cubist Value Drawing Art Sub Plan • Watercolor Illustration Art Sub Plan • One Point Perspective Letter Art Sub Plan
Emergency art sub lessons
10 Creative Art Activities for Kids, including free printable drawing prompts and art collages, plus many more creative art ideas!
This is the Lesson Plan Template I use for substitute teachers. The first page gives a nice overview of schedules, emergencies, and discipline in your classroom. The back gives the information about what goes on during the actual lesson of your project. If I have a separate lesson planned for other ...
Keep your students engaged and learning when you cannot be there! This concise, elementary or Middle School art sub plan will teach your students about artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo's unique style, while they create their own fruit and vegetable portraits! Perfect as a low-prep lesson too! Easy to follow 1-page lesson/hand-out includes: List of materials Brief overview of Artits Giuseppe Arcimboldo and his style Example of Giuseppe Arcimboldo's unique portraits Instructions of how to create it Step by step and finished examples Also Included: Two 8.5x11 Giuseppe Arcimboldo reproductions 5 pages of fruit and vegetable reference images 8.5x11 step by step and finished examples Great For: Simple art sub plan Grades 3-6 Low-prep lesson 2-day project for extended absence Distance learning Related Products: • Art Sub Plan - Georgia O'Keeffe Inspired Flower • Art Sub Plan - Georges Seurat Pointillist Drawing • Art Sub Plan - Sonia Delaunay Geometric Design
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This drawing worksheet works great as a sub plan, early finisher assignment, for students on home instruction or in ISS. It is easy to follow with a substitute teacher or self-directed learning when the art teacher is unavailable. I love having lots of easy-to-follow worksheets handy for emergency absences or when you need a self-guided day art project.
DISCLAIMER: I am offering these lessons, handouts and videos to you for free. PLEASE do not take my lessons and sell them. Because that would be super crappy of you (yes, someone is doing this. Yes, they are super crappy). Thank you. Going to NAEA in Boston next week? Need some sub plans? Y'all, I got you COVERED! Today I'm sharing my favorite VIDEO sub plans and my tips and tricks to planning for being out. There's nothing like the amount of WORK you gotta do just to take some time off. I'm here to make your life a little easier, I hope. So, without further ado, my Top Ten Sub Plans! Let me just start by saying that the sub plans I am sharing were created for my kindergarten through fourth grade kids. I ALWAYS make a lesson that's age appropriate for all my classes. This makes my prep life so much easier and the life of the sub all the better. For more tips and tricks, check out this video! Lessons like this require a lotta prep. Yeah, I will be keeping it much easier this time. More about how I prep for a sub can be found in this blog post. 1. James Rizzi Cities! This sub plan was a huge hit with all of my kiddos. They started it while I was away and I was able to easily slide back in to a low-mess/low-stress project for them to continue. Lesson, handouts and video can be found here! 2. Loud Mouth Collages! My kids thought these were the most fun ever...while I thought they were the most funniest ever. Complete video lesson and plans here! 3. A Colorful Village! Again this is another lesson that the kids work on while I'm away and we finish up with oil pastel and watercolor when I return. Easy, fun and super colorful. Video and lesson here! 4. Chris Uphues Inspired Hearts! Who doesn't love Chris Uphues and his happy artwork?! My kids love learning about him. I've not only got a video lesson but I have a short clip of an interview I did with Chris and his wife Jen. More here! 5. I am a Super Star! This lessons is so fun...it really incorporates so much, from mixed media to literacy to a good ole boost to the self esteem! I DID ask the sub to make the stars for the kindergarten before they arrived because I'm not that crazy. Lesson here! 6. Collage Monsters! Another fun lesson that the kids really enjoyed. This one required more prep than most, just an FYI. Complete details and video here! 7. Kerri Ambrosino-Inspired Still Life! Need a pop of colorful happy for spring? Try this sub plan on for size. So fun and we busted out the PUFFY PAINT! Lesson here. 8. Wings Mural! I know, you've seen it a thousand times...but the lesson originated here! The feathers were created while I was out on jury duty, I believe...and then we assembled it when I returned. Lesson and video here. 9. Britto-Inspired Collaborative! I love having the kids work on collaboratives when I'm out. It means we have a big beautiful work of art to hang when I return! Lesson video and details all right here! 10. Monochromatic Self Portraits! Lastly, here's a lesson that's always a hit: monochromatic self portraits. We love hanging these in rainbow order for a beautiful display. Have your kiddos follow along with me in this video! There are PLENTY more lessons and videos on my YouTube channel so be sure and give those a glance if none of these strike your fancy. And be sure to subscribe, I upload videos and content all the time. If you are gonna be in Boston, see you there!
10 Art Sub Lessons. Be prepared and reduce your workload by using these ready made sub lessons that only need a pencil. Wonderful choice.
Art Sub Plans! This is an editable 108 page word document. .docx This will help any art teacher organize their substitute folder. ...
The other day, I had to take a day from school. I created a sub plan video for my sub to use with my first through fourth grade classes. My younger kids worked on 9" X 12" paper because they have 30 minute art classes. My older students worked on 12" X 18" pieces of paper since they have an hour. I created this video and a simple handout. When I had returned, the students had gotten as far as tracing their designs in Sharpie. They were SO EXCITED to continue working on these that I put their current projects aside to let them finish. Here are a handful of fourth grader's pieces that have been finished and are in process. I'm loving each and every one! Since this was such an engaging lesson for the kids, I thought I'd share it with y'all. If you are going to NAEA this coming week and in need of a lesson, you might consider using this! In addition to the video I created for my sub, I also made these handouts. That way the kiddos would recall a simple breakdown of the lesson. Feel free to reproduce for your art teacherin' world. I also had a production of a James Rizzi cityscape as well as some images of the Nashville skyline. The kids were told they could create ANY city they wanted: real or imagined. Many of my students are interested in the buildings of Nashville since we live so close so that's why I included that visual. My students were also allowed to use my how to draw books which is why you'll see some recognizable cartoon characters on the buildings. Several of them also used my mirrors so they could create self-portrait buildings or simply see how to portray different emotions. I did notice that some students got a little lazy when it came time to create doors and windows. So I reproduced a doors and windows idea sheet from line drawings printed from the internet. This really helped encourage more creativity. So many of them just went wild with this lesson and they really loved it! When I returned, I introduced them to Vincent van Gogh and we spent a lot of time learning about him, looking at his paintings and chatting about his brushstrokes. Then we looked at The Starry Night and used that as our inspiration for our skies. For that we used both oil pastels and markers. Once our skies were full of dashed lines, we simply added water! From there, we used the warm colors (ahem, well, some of us did) to add color to the sides and top of the buildings. Afterward, water was added. This was a super non-mess way to create a vibrant and creative masterpiece. Unfortunately, my kiddos are in various stages of finishing. Why have we not been able to invent a All Finished At The Same Time Machine yet?! Ugh, the worst. So here as some spectacular almost-finished masterpieces. This is easily a lesson that ALL of my students adored, from first grade all the way up to fourth. And certainly one that a sub, even if not an "art" sub, could handle. I know a James Rizzi lesson isn't anything new...but I thought this was a fun and SIMPLE take on it that even a sub (or us...when we are nearing spring break and need that easy project that also keeps them engaged!) could use. Speaking of sub days...who is going to NAEA?! I'm so excited, I've never been to Seattle before. I won't be leading any sessions but I will be doing TWO meet-ups and I'd love to see you. You can join me on Friday in the Activa booth where you can make and take one of these cuties! Or just hang out and chat. Or come hang out on Saturday with me and the podcastin' gang from AOE! Tim will be there along with the AOE team so it will be super fun.
Symmetry of animals is a great way to engage and teach students drawing skills with a fun animal theme. Symmetry drawing is a fun activity and a way for students to practice drawing, symmetry, while engaging with pictures of animals. To learn more about symmetry of animals worksheets, keep reading!
Be prepared for those unexpected absences with this versatile and ready-to-use Emergency Sub Plan designed for any ELA or English Language Arts class in grades 7-12. This comprehensive resource provides a complete substitute lesson plan and engaging student activity that can be easily adapted to suit any classroom environment, ensuring your students stay productive and on task even when you're not there. What's Included: Detailed Substitute Lesson Plan: A clear, easy-to-follow plan that includes step-by-step instructions for the substitute teacher, ensuring a smooth and stress-free day in your absence. This plan is designed to be flexible and applicable to any english language arts class! Student Activity Worksheet: An engaging and thought-provoking activity that students can complete independently, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and subject matter review. The activity is designed to be relevant across multiple disciplines, making it a perfect fit for any classroom. Key Features: -No Prep Needed: Simply print or upload to your digital classroom platform, and you're ready to go! Adaptable: Suitable for all subjects and customizable to fit your specific classroom needs. -Grades 7-12: Appropriate for middle and high school students, with content and activities designed to challenge and engage them. -Peace of Mind: Rest easy knowing that your students will continue learning with meaningful and well-organized tasks, even when you're not there to guide them. -Perfect for those unexpected sick days, meetings, or any other last-minute absences, this Emergency Sub Plan is a must-have for any secondary teacher's toolkit. Keep your classroom running smoothly and ensure your students stay on track with this reliable and versatile resource! Download now and always be prepared! PRODUCT DETAILS: -Purchase includes one (1) digital download. -Activity + Lesson Templates are Google Docs -All downloaded materials are fully customizable. -Fonts, titles, and text can be edited! This is a digital download! Nothing will be mailed to you. After your purchase is confirmed, you will be directed to your downloadable high quality file. ACCESSING YOUR TEMPLATES: After purchasing, you will be given access to your purchase through a downloadable pdf, which contains the link to your individual copy of this product. Once you click "Make a Copy" you will have your own copy of all products that you can edit/customize as you wish through Google Apps. TERMS OF USE: Purchase includes one (1) download. All products, both paid and free, are for personal, non-commercial, not-for-sale use. Any type of uploading to shared devices, folders, websites, or commercial use is strictly prohibited. RETURNS: There are no returns when purchasing a digital file. Please contact me with any questions about the product prior to purchasing. If you have any issues downloading after purchase, please contact me and I will be happy to assist you!
Sub Lesson with Patterns and Initials Mrs. Danno at Grande Park Elementary in Chicago posted this fourth and fifth grade lesson. She intended it as a two part lesson that she would teach. The first lesson was when she introduced the idea of zen doodles and they practiced creating designs. In the second lesson, they created the design with a letter and patterns. I think a sub could teach a version of this in one class by just doing what was intended for lesson 2, but certainly you can do the lesson as she suggested. This blog post includes multiple visuals and instructions. You may find this lesson at the her blog: 4th and 5th Grade Zentangle Letters. Ready to Teach If you are looking for similar lessons, check out this blog post: Five Name Design Lessons You can also buy one that is ready to hand to a sub at my TpT Shop. Art Sub Lesson: Name Design
Product Description When you need to have a substitute plan on the fly and can’t make it into work this is the perfect solution. This packet includes 12 easy art lessons written for the student. Just make copies, and have the sub hand them out to students. It also includes a 12 page editable word document and title page with dividers. The lessons included are created with the secondary student in mind but can be used for upper elementary as well. The Editable word document has information appropriate for both elementary and secondary teachers. 12 Sub Lessons: Spaces Creativity Scribble Seasonal Bucket List Abstract Quote Alternating Lines Radial Symmetry Magazine Mash-up Value Composition Word Art Design Warm and Cool Abstract Design Imagination Workout Doodle Sheets A Master Re-Imagined The sub binder portion of this resource is an editable Word document and includes important information for any substitute while you are gone. It includes Elementary and Secondary schedule pages. Editable Word Document: Schedules and Important Contacts Class List and Routines Emergency Procedures Classroom Management Behavior Log Recess and Specials Schedule for Elementary 10 Period Secondary Schedule Substitute Notes Seating Charts and Map Table of Contents Binder: Title Page Dividers I appreciate any feedback on my resources and am always looking for ways to make them more useful! ©2019 A Space to Create Art, LLC. All rights reserved.
This kindergarten lesson is about shape and Mondrian. It would work well for an art sub.
This is a great no tech Elementary Art Sub plan resource for students to work on independently. This can also be used as a practice sheet for final project. Perfect for centers, early finishers and brain breaks. Looking for similar activities? Click Here Please click the "Follow Me" button on this page to keep updated on all my new offerings! Print Note: To ensure a successful print, set print preferences to "Fit to Printable Area"
High School Art Sub Plans - Symmetry Drawing Worksheets with Grid Perfect for a substitute teacher or as an extra lesson plan! These worksheets are designed to help students understand the concept of symmetry. Each worksheet features a grid with a line of symmetry, and half of the drawing is already completed for the students to finish. What You Will Receive: Instant digital download PDF files with several symmetry drawing worksheets Features: Engaging and educational Easy to use with clear instructions Suitable for high school art classes Helps develop drawing and observational skills How to Use: Print the PDF files. Distribute the worksheets to students. Encourage students to complete the symmetrical drawing on the blank half of the grid. These worksheets are great for substitute teachers or as a quick and easy art lesson plan. Download instantly and keep your students creatively engaged!
Elevate your high school art curriculum with our Grid Drawing with Shading Sub Plan, designed to engage and inspire students while reinforcing essential drawing skills. Perfect for art teachers and substitute instructors, this versatile worksheet provides a structured and captivating way to explore the art of grid drawing and shading.
One of our favorite just fun drawing worksheet! This handout gets kids rolling their creative juices and drawing a landscape, mini city, or something else inside of a jar. These make a neat collaborative hanging and are perfect for subs, bell ringers, early finishers, etc.**************************...
Create an art sub tub or art sub binder of art lessons and feel prepared for life's emergencies this school year. These 12 simple art sub plans will have you covered for years to come!This PDF includes 12 simple art lesson plans written for the student. Make a copy for each table group or each stude...
Do you need elementary or middle school art sub plans ASAP? How about a fun, no-prep, fully scripted art activity that uses simple materials? Would you like an easy to use drawing lesson you can keep in your emergency sub folder? If the answer to any of these is, "yes," check out this art sub lesson...
Mystery Grid Drawing Surfboard & Sandcastle Worksheet—a perfect one-day art project for high school and middle school students! Get the complete art pdf lesson guide now.
