Art Sub Plans
A good art sub plan is clear, low mess and easy for anyone to run. These sub tub kits, lesson packs and directed drawings are ready to print and leave on your desk. Pair one with a free drawing prompt and your day off is covered.
Featured Ms Artastic lessons
Ready-to-teach lessons from my shop. Each card shows the grade range listed for that lesson.
Art Sub TubGrades 2 to 510 art lessons, 10 ARTivities, editable sub binder templates and labels.See the lesson
31 Art Lessons KitGrades 3 to 620 art projects and 11 flexible ARTivities, each with visual and written steps.See the lesson
Primary Art Task PackGrades K to 310 open-ended primary art projects with visual step-by-step guides.See the lesson
10 Art Lessons PackGrades 2 to 510 easy-to-follow projects based on the Elements of Art and Principles of Design.See the lesson
14 Art Lessons PackGrades 2 to 514 printable, open-ended art projects with templates and step-by-step guides.See the lesson
10 Middle School Art LessonsGrades 6 to 910 open-ended middle school projects with step-by-step guides.See the lesson
Art Centers PackGrades 2 to 510 ready-to-go art center activities.See the lesson
30 Directed DrawingsGrades 2 to 530 directed drawing pages and 10 open-ended art activity worksheets.See the lessonFree blog lessons and ideas
5 Art Sub Tub Tips for Planning for a Sub in your Art ClassroomRead the post
Quick Art Lessons for Teachers Who Forgot to Plan AheadRead the post
10 Halloween Art Activities | Bell Ringers, Fast Finishers & Sub PlansRead the post
10 Thanksgiving Art Activities | Drawing, Writing, Fast Finishers & Sub PlansRead the post
10 Autumn Art Activities for the Classroom, Homeschool, Bell Ringers, Fast Finishers & Sub PlansRead the postFree tools
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Questions teachers and parents ask
What makes a good art sub plan?
Clear written steps, supplies a non-specialist can hand out, low mess, and a backup activity for early finishers.
Should a substitute teach painting?
Many art teachers avoid wet media on sub days. Drawing, oil pastel and colored pencil projects are easier for a guest teacher to manage.
What is an art sub tub?
A sub tub is a ready box of lessons, supplies and notes that stays in your room for unplanned days, so you are not writing plans when you are sick.
How many sub plans should I have ready?
Having a few emergency plans that work for different grades means you are covered when you are away without warning.
Video lessons that make great sub plans
Press play and paint along with me. Each video lesson comes with a printable lesson plan and a QR code, so it is ready for the classroom or the kitchen table.
The Artastic Collective art curriculum
Full art lessons, videos and units for the whole year, ready when you are. Monthly, yearly and VIP plans.
More art lessons to explore
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