Yellena James Art Game

Ready to teach Women’s History Month art projects that’ll keep middle school art students engaged? This Yellena James art lesson will boost student confidence and creativity. Kids will enjoy learning about her mixed media underwater scenes. Moreover, they’ll connect with her struggle of being a Bosnian refugee who came to America in her teens.

And, it’ll help time-starved teachers like you create lesson plans based on Women’s History Month artists like Yelena James. 

During this art project, your class will learn the process that Yellena James follows, from sketch to painting. Use it to discuss balance, harmony, and focal point in art. Students will create a mixed media seascape using the step-by-step guide and PowerPoint.

Plan lessons for students about Women’s art history 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 Yellena James 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” idea 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
• Yellena James Artist biography about the life and work of this Bosnian-American graphic designer and 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 Yellena James’ underwater scenes outside of the art room

Ways to Use This Yellena James Art Project for Women’s History Month

This Yellena James lesson 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 (Yellena James 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 students really enjoy activities that involve doodling.

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This resource was exactly what I was looking for. My students enjoyed it as well.

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This was a fab resource and helped my students to work in the artists style.