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?"
This Back to School Bundle includes a low prep Classroom Expectation Activity, POP art design sub plan activities, "Name tag" and "I Am" beginning of the year activities. This set is perfect for back to school in the elementary art classroom and beyond! This activity bundle is specially crafted to kickstart the school year with fun and learning. Designed by an art educator for all educators, this engaging bundle includes many activities that become impressive bulletin board displays or used as engaging elementary art sub plans! What's Included in the Get to know you BACK TO SCHOOL BUNDLE ? 7 Get to Know You activities ("Croc" style shoe, Tumbler, Skateboard deck, Baseball hat, Friendship bracelet, Instant Camera, and Bucket hat) -amazing elementary art sub plans! Classroom Expectation Activity 2 POP art design activities-great for early finishers! 2 Personal art Nametag Design activities (Get to know me wheel and "I am " Hexagon) 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"
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?
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 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"
10 Creative Art Activities for Kids, including free printable drawing prompts and art collages, plus many more creative art ideas!
Below are listed some great resources for sub plans. When I have to be out, I usually leave "pencil/paper" assignments for the students. I learned the hard way that a guest teacher will have difficulty managing any other art materials and that students (especially middle school students) have a tendency to show their more, (ahem!) destructive sides. I love to show the "Who Is the Artist" interactive videos as well as leave a drawing assignment. My favorites are these "mystery grid" puzzle drawings. These are great for upper elementary, middle school, or even high school and the kids love them! Sub Plans From the Art Ed Guru, E. J. Gibbons Drawing Practice via the Anti-Coloring Book or found online: Worksheets and Printables, pinterest.com Sub Plans From AOE, theartofed.com Sub Plans From Cassie Stephens Stephanie Meyer's YouTube Sub Plans; elementary Art Lesson Ideas For the Sub on Pinterest Sub Plans From That Little Art Teacher Sub Plans From the Incredible Art Department High School Sub Plans From Adventures of an Art Teacher 5 Ways To Simplify Prep For Substitutes, by Angela Watson, thecornerstoneforteachers.com photo by Beverly Edwards Lenard photo by Beverly Edwards Lenard These ideas are from Beverly Edwards Lenard on the Art Teachers Facebook group: "I made 6 tubs with materials and directions in them. The substitute teacher has directions to place one bin on each table and the class is self run. The sub just makes sure everything runs smoothly. I now have 6 weeks worth of activities and emergency sub plans. 😊 The kids really enjoyed it and worked hard. I'm pretty proud. And I came back to a clean room. I have an example, directions, and clean up directions in each box and of course everything is laminated. I also have any extra materials they would need such as rulers and shapes." Here are other ideas from Beverly's Sub Bins: 1. "Oh, the Places You Go," - students take off one of their shoes and trace it in the middle of the paper. They design the traced shoe by drawing symbols or pictures of places they would like to visit. Or, older students can draw pictures of what they would like to accomplish someday. Beverly has a collection of visuals about places around the world in this box. 2. "Pattern Box," - students use the shapes to create a design, then color their design. 3. "Number Creations," students draw any number and then turn it into something 4. "Draw Characters," handouts with a variety of mouths, eyes, noses, hair, head shapes, body shapes, clothes, and other details. Students use these to invent a character. Then, they can create an environment for their character. Cassie Stephens; Art Teacherin' 101, Episode 22; Sub Planning Keri Haan, Art Teacher Problems Part I (A Day In the Life of a Middle School Art Teacher)
This is an art sub plan about secret rooms and hidden passageways. Includes art history references.
This principle of design contrast activity was designed with elementary art students in mind. Use as a fast finisher, art sub plan, or to introduce the principle of design contrast.
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 Elementary Art Sub Plan activity is a perfect No tech print and go solution for your classroom! Elevate classroom engagement with these POP art "art history" themed patterned activities! Students will enjoy adding their own creativity and skills to the following five POP art choices: Balloon Dog (Jeff Koons), Flower Smiley (Takashi Murakami), Soup Can (Andy Warhol), Pop art word (Roy Lichtenstein), and Figures (Keith Haring). Perfect for sub plans, early finishers, sketchbook assignments, or post-assessment assignments. Includes: 5 separate activity pages 3 pattern worksheets that can be used for a variety of lessons 5 sub plans in 1 Ideal for upper elementary and middle school Looking for more Sub Plan activities? Click here And 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"
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. ...
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
Elementary art sub idea "Boat on a River of Pattern"
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
Art Sub Plans for Elementary |. Circle Monsters
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.
Art Sub Box for Back to School
This watercolor introduction activity is designed for upper elementary art and middle school art students. Perfect for a warm-up activity, sub plan, or fast finisher activity.
This kindergarten lesson is about shape and Mondrian. It would work well for an art sub.
Keep your students engaged and learning when you cannot be there! These TEN low-prep, concise, Elementary art sub plan bundle for grades K-5 will help introduce students to the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. Each easy-to-follow lesson includes: 1-page lesson hand-out with materials list, overview of art element or Design Principle and how to create project 8.5x11 step by step and finished examples Lessons and suggested grades: (*Please note NOT all elements/design principles are covered) Line Design (K-1) Mondrian Primary Colors (K-1) Texture Tree (K-1) Overlapping Shape Design (1-2) Texture Monster (2-4) Contrast Drawing (3-5) Pattern Doodle (3-5) Value Shape Design (2-5) Aeiral Perspective Landscape (Space) (3-5) Warm and Cool Color Quilt Square (3-5) *********************************************************** 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
Funky Fish Art Sub Lesson Idea
THIS is an amazing BUNDLE of 5 of the Best Selling - Back to School - First Day of Art packets/printables.Having a hard time figuring out what to do on the first rotation/day of art!????? Use this bundle to help!This bundle includes - *Grade Level Specific - Welcome to Art class coloring/cover page...
21 art sub lessons for spring.
The Circle Game asks students to come up with as many different things as they can from one circle. I thought this activity was really fun! However, my elementary students were not that interested. Most of my kids' papers were dull circles with a scribble on them. I think older kids might "get it" better. I have included the handout from Ande Cook's Art Starters as well as my lesson plan with all the directions for a sub. The Ande Cook handouts were part of a SchoolArts subscription, or you can get her book: Art Starters
Imagination Workout Printable Click the link above to download Attalie’s Imagination Workout free printable art worksheet.
Keep your students engaged and learning when you cannot be there! This concise, elementary art sub lesson plan, perfect for pre-K thru 3rd grade, encourages creativity as students create their own unique mixed-up animal. This lesson pairs well with The Mixed-up Chameleon book by Eric Carle. Easy to follow 1-page lesson includes: List of materials Lesson overview and example Instructions of how to create it Step by step and finished examples Also Included: 22 animal reference images 8.5x11 step by step and finished examples Great For: Simple art sub plan for Pre-K, Kindergarten thru 3rd grade 1-day, low-prep art project If you are interested in more art sub plans, be sure to check out my "customized bundle" to create your own unique bundle of art sub plans! • Customized Art Sub Plan Bundle - Build, Create your Own! Related Products: PreK, Kindergarten Art Sub Plans Elementary Art Sub Plans
This art activity pack includes a viewfinder template, easy to print, cut, and use, teacher notes on how to incorporate a viewfinder into activities, and a sub-plan activity.I often use viewfinders with my classes. It helps my students focus on a section of a still life, on a single box in a gridded...
This is an art sub plan about secret rooms and hidden passageways. Includes art history references.
This principle of design, variety activity is perfect for elementary art students or lower middle school art students. Drop in as a fast finisher, art sub plan, or art activity.
This name design elementary art sub plan works great for back to school.
Keep your students engaged and learning when you cannot be there! Students will use a variety of lines to create their own unique pattern design with this low-prep, concise, elementary 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 Grades 1-4 Low-prep short project 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
Middle School Art Sub Plans and Lessons
