Read Across America Birthday Hat Game

Need no prep, Read Across America art projects for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade? Imagine these birthday hats inspired in your hallway with a writing prompt. The step by step drawing tutorial and PowerPoint also makes perfect emergency art sub plans for elementary art and general ed teachers. 

A fun roll a dice game, ‘you pick’ worksheet, and digital spinners helps kids choose patterns. And, boost their confidence and creativity. 

And, it’ll help cash-strapped teachers like you plan art projects for March 2nd, Read Across America Day, using only markers. Yes, you can watercolor paint with markers! This art lesson includes a birthday hat template for easy drawing. 

Can I tell you a secret? It’s hard to get kids writing in ELA. When they’re not invested in it, they can’t connect with what they’re writing about. Mic drop! Incorporating creative Read Across America activities like this fun birthday hat helps. Finally keep all kids engaged!

What’s Included In My Birthday Hat Art Project

I’ve designed 3 different ways for students to attempt this art project. All will motivate 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 patterns
• Digital spinner wheels, so kids can randomly pick patterns and you can integrate technology
• Printable dice template in case you have no dice
• Step-by-step picture directions to guide students through the art process
• Birthday hat template which kids can draw directly on it or transfer it to heavy drawing paper
• Drawing practice worksheet, so kids can practice drawing patterns
• 2 Writing prompts, so you can tie this drawing project to literacy
• 2 Coloring pages that you can use for absent students or hand out as a classroom prize
• Helpful Tips & Tricks handout with teacher directions to help guide the lesson

How to Use My Read Across America Lesson Plans

The best part about my birthday hats project is that it’s flexible and can be used in many ways throughout your classroom. It’s great for maternity or emergency art sub plans, early finisher activities, indoor recess, or even an after-school art club.

You Will Receive

• 1 Non-Editable Printable PDF (Read Across America 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 students loved doing this fun art activity for Read Across America Week! 

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My students loved doing this activity! They enjoyed using chance to determine what patterns to draw.

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My students had so much fun decorating the hats with the given ideas. Also made a wonderfully colorful bulletin board!