Van Gogh Sunflowers Art Game
Ready to liven up your elementary art curriculum with engaging, step-by-step oil pastel projects? This Van Gogh sunflowers art project will boost student confidence and creativity. Kids will appreciate his thick, swirling brushstrokes and bold colors. Moreover, they’ll connect with his journey to becoming an artist.
And, it’ll help time-starved teachers like you create lesson plans based on Post-Impressionist artists like Vincent Van Gogh.
During this sunflower drawing project, your class will learn how Van Gogh created contrast through the use of different line varieties in his oil paintings. And, they’ll discover how he transitioned from dark, moody colors to bright, cheerful hues. Students will draw sunflower in a vase using the step-by-step guide and PowerPoint.
Plan lessons for students about contemporary artists and art appreciation in a way that excites them. Finally feel confident in your art curriculum and be organized and prepared to teach art!
What’s Included
Can I be honest with you? Art history can sometimes be boring for kids. There, I said it. Teaching about artists and cultures doesn’t have to be a snoozer, though!
I’ve designed 3 different ways for students to attempt this Van Gogh sunflowers project. All will engage kids to create! Choose which way works best for your classes:
- Roll a dice game to add randomness to your student’s artwork
- “You Pick” art worksheet for kids to choose their own elements
- Digital spinner wheels, so kids can randomly pick elements and you can integrate technology in the art room
- Printable dice template in case you have no dice
- Step-by-step picture directions to guide students through the art process
- Drawing practice worksheet, for kids who want to sketch out their ideas
- Vincent Van Gogh Artist biography about the life and work of this Dutch landscape painter, so you don’t need to research
- “Big Ideas” reflection worksheet where students write about their art process
- Self-assessment worksheet so kids can think about how they performed during the project
- Art grading rubric which assesses expectations, craftsmanship, work habits, creativity, and clean-up
- 8 “I CAN” Statements aligned to the Studio Habits of Mind to use during instruction or post on your bulletin board
- 4 Art exit tickets with quick, thought-provoking prompts
- Art history coloring pages to keep kids inspired by Van Gogh’s sunflowers painting outside of the art room
Ways to Use This Sunflower Drawing Project
This Van Gogh lesson plan is flexible and can be used in many ways throughout your art room and beyond. It’s great for maternity or emergency art sub plans, early finisher activities, and even for virtual art class or an after-school art club.
You Will Receive
- 1 Non-Editable Printable PDF (Van Gogh Sunflower Art Project)
- 1 Non-Editable PowerPoint
- 5 Digital Spinner Videos (downloadable, and links to them on Google Slides and YouTube)
- Paperless Google Drive Digital Resource
Why You’ll Love It
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My 4th graders really got into creating their own Van Gogh Sunflowers. Each one was different with the different lines drawn and colors chosen for the backgrounds. They were beautiful. Thank you!
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I needed a quick and easy art activity. This was a fantastic choice. The kids love that the dice help them make choices and each art piece is slightly different.
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I have been using this resource for years across many stages. Great artist study!
Terms of Use
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Lauren Carson –
I love roll a dice projects. This project came out beautiful and an end of year, oil pastel lesson. We did it whole class but then they could roll for the type of line they were used. I even made a small one and have it on display at my house.
MLW Classroom Designs –
This was a great project to leave with my sub. My students were engaged and it was easy to follow!
Heather B. –
This was my favorite art lesson to teach during the fall. The students final products exceeded my expectations. My third graders were incredibly proud of their artwork.
Mamma Maloney’s Masterpieces –
These turn out so great!! My students enjoy them and they work great for all artistic levels.
Colin F. –
My students always love these. They were highly engaged in making this art project.
Marlee’s Magic (Teacher-Author) –
This is a great resource to have on hand when you need a sub! Everything is ready to go!
The Enterprise Chair (Teacher-Author) –
My kids loved learning about this artist. Great resource!
Jennifer T. –
I used this resource in my art room for ideas students could use in their van gogh variety sunflower project
LoveTeaching LoveTeaching (Teacher-Author) –
Wonderful resource!
Elementary One Stop Shop (Teacher-Author) –
Glitter Meets Glue resources never disappoint!
Kanani W. –
My students loved this! We used the dice to create different pieces with oil pastels.
Emma J. –
I have been using this resource for years across many stages. Great artist study!
Jana W. –
Sub plans.
Kathryn B. –
Great resource!
Betsy R. –
My students loved this resource. Thanks!
Vickii J. –
the directions were easy to follow. My students created works of art that they were proud of and wanted to share it with others.
Kimberly D. –
Used in my AP Art History class after the exam. High Schoolers had fun decompressing.
Dana T. –
My 4th graders really got into creating their own Van Gogh Sunflowers. Each one was different with the different lines drawn and colors chosen for the backgrounds. They were beautiful. Thank you!
CopyCats –
I left this for my sub to use in summer school. So fun!
Stephanie D. –
The students loved making their masterpiece with the roll of the dice! It was fun and they enjoyed it.
Pinkardinc (Teacher-Author) –
thanks
Apprender avec Mme Chantal (Teacher-Author) –
SUPER!
Younginfourth (Teacher-Author) –
Loved this activity during our art week. The kids enjoyed rolling their sunflowers. 🙂
Melissa Mitchell –
Great resource! Thank you:)
Heather D. –
Thank you!
Emily D. –
Great
kelly V. –
loved it
Sandra A. –
Students enjoyed the project.
Constance K. –
Easy directions to follow.
Paula’s Projects (Teacher-Author) –
Great activity!
Kerrie H. –
Really great resource. Thank you.
Laura Hunt –
Great resource, thanks!
Margaret H. –
Thanks
Kristina S. –
I needed a quick and easy art activity. This was a fantastic choice. The kids love that the dice help them make choices and each art piece is slightly different.
Robin C. –
Love bringing art and history together. Thank you!
Carrie Hathcock –
Great lessons for homeschoolers!!
Ellen M. –
Fun Activity!
Lisa F. –
thank you !
Lonna T. –
Great!
Rachel C. –
I love the freedom this gives students.
Deanna Solis –
These are so fun for the students.
Christy Kinlaw –
Such a great lesson to leave for a sub in art to reinforce the artists we are learning.
Beth R. –
I love this! Thanks for making it fun!
Donnette H. –
Students love these activities for hands-on art night.
Peggy Goodwin –
Just downloaded all your games. Great stuff!
Sarah T. –
Students loved this resource, thank you!
Angela M. –
Great activity for students to apply their knowledge of line while exploring art history!
Lisa G. –
Thank you!!! Life saver!!
Buyer –
quick, easy, and enjoyable way to fill time and still educational
Melody H. –
Look forward to using it!
SarahJaneStudios (Teacher-Author) –
This was great fun for my students to do!
michelle N. –
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Beverly Williams –
I love this seller’s games that make art. The students can do it more than one time with a different result each time.
Fairlle L. –
really useful in the classroom
AussieArtTeacher (Teacher-Author) –
Thank you