Elem. Sub Lesson- Where is the art teacher?

I always struggle with substitute lessons. However, this one is a fun lesson for your 3rd-5th graders. Each student needs a sheet of copy paper (free from the office...wink, wink) and whatever media you would like them to use ex: pencil, crayons, colored pencils, markers (I always avoid potential messes during subs, so NO PAINT!!!!).

Then use this prompt:

Your teacher is missing today! Where could they be?
Draw a picture of what happened to your beloved Art teacher!

The students will surprise you with some funny illustrations when you return!

This 3rd grader made me laugh! What an imaginative
and graphic way to take this one-day illustration!

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