Van Gogh Green Wheat Fields Art Game
Ready to liven up your middle school art curriculum with engaging, step-by-step oil pastel projects? This no prep Van Gogh art lesson to draw a Green Wheat Fields landscape will boost student confidence and creativity. Kids will learn about Post-Impressionism, his time spent in Paris and Arles, and how to use line, an element of art.
And, it’ll help time-starved teachers like you create lesson plans based on modern artists like Vincent Van Gogh.
During this art project, your class will learn how Van Gogh, a famous artist, created contrast with 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 a green wheatfield 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 In My Oil Pastel Project
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 art 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 line varieties
- 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 study 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
- Vincent Van Gogh coloring pages to keep kids inspired by Van Gogh’s Green Wheatfield painting outside of the art room
Ways to Use My Van Gogh Green Wheat Fields Project in Middle School Art
My Van Gogh drawing project 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 Green Wheatfield 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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Great looking and useful resource!
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Fabulous resource for a veteran teacher that’s new to the art room. I’m excited to use this with the kids in different ways. While I’m not a fan of Van Gogh, this will be a good way to get the kids appreciating his art.
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Erin M. –
My students had so much fun with this art project. They looked beautiful displayed for our art show!
Mamma Maloney’s Masterpieces –
Copied and pasted into a google slideshow for students to follow along step by step, printed the PDF for the sub, and rested easy knowing the sub day would be successful!
Megan B. –
This was a great project that produced a beautiful product.
DANIELLE Y. –
Great looking and useful resource!
Math N Science Resources (Teacher-Author) –
Thank you
Katherine L. –
Mystudents loved this project! We used it after our study on line varieties, colour, and blending techniques with pastel crayons.
Stephanie P. –
students loved this activity
Monica D. –
Great resource
Monica D. –
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Susan Vilar –
Fabulous resource for a veteran teacher that’s new to the art room. I’m excited to use this with the kids in different ways. While I’m not a fan of Van Gogh, this will be a good way to get the kids appreciating his art.