Cartooning Art Sub Plan! Kid-Friendly Funny Folded Faces!
Are you an art teacher searching for an engaging and hassle-free way to spark your middle school students’ creativity? Look no further! This Funny Folded Faces Cartooning Lesson is designed to make cartooning a breeze for both you and your students. This comprehensive 21-page PDF resource offers a fun and educational experience that’s perfect for a dedicated cartooning unit or as a low-prep emergency art sub plan.
Kid-Friendly Instructions! Ready to Print and Go!
One of the standout features of this lesson is its kid-friendly instructions. Written and illustrated, these instructions assist students to follow the steps independently. Your substitute teacher will appreciate the simplicity, allowing for a smooth class experience, while your students revel in the freedom to express their creativity with ease.
Minimal Cartooning Supplies Needed:
Budget-friendly and practical, this lesson requires only
- copier paper
- markers
- colored pencils
- Black fine point outlining pen
- 4 Color Examples and 2 Idea Inspiration Handouts are included with this resource too!
The drawing and shading activities are designed to keep your students engaged for at least an hour, ensuring productivity and fun while you’re away.
How to Use This Resource:
1. Easy Prep!
Print and Staple Printable Packets for Students:
Distribute the printable packet to your students, providing them with a structured guide for creating their cartoon caricatures.
2. Provide Inspiration to Get Students Started!
Provide Copies of the Inspiration Handout: 15 Easy Animals to Draw & 10 Faces with Features:
Fuel your students’ creativity with an inspiration sheet featuring 15 easy-to-draw animals if they are unsure how to start.
3. Support the Cartooning Design Process
- Examples!
Benefit from pre-made color examples! Enhance student understanding as your Substitute Teacher presents finished projects, showcasing 4 “Print & Fold” project examples featuring a cat, dog, bug, and dragon. - Optional Printable Paper with Fold Lines Included:
A printable paper with fold lines is included, students can also use plain white copy paper to start their designs.
4. Optional! Provide Additional Support to Draw People!
Supplemental Resource Available!
Follow this link to a printable 25-cartooning packet that teaches basic cartooning techniques, covering expressions, drawing bodies, and using props and exaggeration to create funny cartoon caricatures. This resource makes it easy to create a cartooning unit your students will enjoy! Read more about this resource HERE!
Life-Saving Sub Plan for Substitute Teachers:
Students love this resource, and substitute teachers find it to be a lifesaver as well. Conveniently, the step-by-step handout enables both students and substitute teachers to follow along with ease. Furthermore, students particularly appreciate the detailed instructions on drawing the lips, teeth, tongue, and throat.
A Helpful Sub Plan to Have on Hand!
Make cartooning an enjoyable experience for your middle school art classroom with This Funny Folded Faces Cartooning Lesson! Watch as creativity unfolds and artistic skills flourish, making this lesson an excellent addition to your curriculum. Plan a dedicated cartooning unit or require a fun emergency art sub-plan; let this resource captivate students, thereby simplifying the teaching process. Seize the opportunity to turn art education into a delightful adventure for both you and your students!
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