Art Project Autumn Hedgehog Art Project Fall Art Activity Elementary Activity

This Autumn Hedgehog Art Project is a seasonal mixed media lesson for Grades 1 to 4. Students create a hedgehog surrounded by autumn leaves in a warm fall setting, using oil pastels, watercolor paint, tempera paint and paper.

Students build the scene in layers: a glowing autumn background, foliage and grass, a drawn and painted hedgehog with textured spikes, and cut-and-glued fall leaves. The hedgehog is the focal point, and the finished pieces look lovely in hallway displays and on bulletin boards.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)

• 1 Full Lesson Plan Page with overview, materials, big ideas, learning target, inquiry question and competencies
• 1 Teacher and Student Steps Page
• 1 Art Rubric Page
• 1 Art Project Reflection Page
• 1 Example Artwork Page
• 1 How to Draw a Hedgehog Page
• 1 Art Reflection Writing Page
• 1 Artist's Statement Page
• 1 Autumn Mixed Media Hedgehog Poster Page
• 20 Step-by-Step Instruction Pages

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN

Students explore layering, texture, seasonal color, composition, focal point and mixed media processes, including cut-and-glue assembly. Building the background, hedgehog and leaves as separate layers shows younger students how artists put a scene together.

Use it as an autumn art lesson, woodland or fall animal project, homeschool art activity or sub plan. The step-by-step pages make it easy to guide students through each stage.

FAQ

Who is this for?

Art teachers, classroom teachers, homeschool educators and substitute teachers working with Grades 1 to 4.

How long does it take?

Often 2 to 3 classes, depending on student age, pace, class behavior, drying time and how many reflection pages you use.

Does it include reflection and assessment pages?

Yes. It includes an art rubric, art project reflection page, art reflection writing page and artist's statement page.

Is it editable?

No. It is a non-editable PDF.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

Images and lessons are copyright products.

YOU MAY: use this in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. Additional licenses are available for school use.

YOU MAY NOT: use this on OutSchool, put it on your blog, share it with other teachers, administration or districts (admin can buy additional licenses), sell it, give it out for free or photocopy it for others.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic