Art Emergency Sub Plan for 3rd Grade

Objective

Students will reinforce their understanding of basic art concepts, including shapes, colors, and patterns, through engaging activities that promote creativity and individual expression.

Materials/Resources

• Drawing paper (one sheet per student)
• Colored pencils, crayons, or markers
• Rulers (optional for creating shapes)
• Example images of animals (for warm-up inspiration)
• Whiteboard and markers (for instruction)
• "Shape and Color Chart" (visual aid showing different shapes and colors)

Lesson Plan Procedure

Opening/Lesson Hook

1. Warm-Up Activity (10 minutes)

   • Instructions: Ask students to draw their favorite animal on a piece of drawing paper. Encourage them to include as many colors as possible and to use their imagination.

   • Tips for Substitute:

     • Walk around and engage with students about their drawings.
     • Prompt them to think about what shapes they used to create their animals.

Guided Practice (15 minutes)

1. Main Lesson on Shapes, Colors, and Patterns

   • Discussion: Introduce basic shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle) and colors. Show the "Shape and Color Chart" and discuss how these shapes can create complex images.

   • Activity:

     • Have students create a simple picture using at least three different shapes and two colors.
     • Example: Create a house using squares and triangles and color it creatively.

Independent Practice (20 minutes)

1. Simple Independent Task

   • Instructions: Students will draw their own simple picture, using at least three shapes and two colors. They can create anything they like, such as a landscape, an animal, or an abstract design.
   • Tips for Substitute: Provide guidance as needed and encourage students to display their creativity.

Differentiated Activities

• Below Grade Level:

  • Provide templates with outlined shapes for students to color and fill in.
  • Use larger paper for easier manipulation of shapes.

• At Grade Level:

  • Challenge students to create a pattern using their shapes (e.g., alternating colors).
  • Encourage them to label the shapes and colors used in their artwork.

• Above Grade Level:

  • Invite students to create a collage using cut-out shapes from colored paper.
  • Ask them to write a short description of their artwork, explaining their choices of shapes and colors.

Closing (5 minutes)

1. Reflection and Sharing

   • Allow students to share their artwork with a partner or the class, explaining the shapes and colors they used.
   • Tips for Substitute: Facilitate a brief discussion about what they enjoyed creating and what they learned about shapes and colors.

Extension Activities or Sample Questions

• Formative Assessments:

  • Ask students to identify shapes and colors in a famous painting or their own work.
  • Create a "Shape Hunt" in the classroom where students find objects that match different shapes.

• Summative Assessments:

  • Have students present their final artwork in a mini "art show" and explain how they incorporated shapes and colors.
  • Use a rubric to evaluate their understanding of shapes, colors, and creativity.

Reflection

• Encourage the substitute teacher to note any student observations or difficulties and suggest possible follow-up activities to reinforce concepts learned during the lesson.