Art Lesson Plan Template
An art lesson plan template for one lesson. It has boxes for the objective, art vocabulary and materials, then the demonstration, studio time, critique and cleanup. Lesson, grade, date and medium are at the top.
- Grade Level
- K to Grade 12
- Pages
- 1
- Formats
- PDF, Google Docs, Word
- Paper Size
- US Letter and A4
- Checked By
- Milo, Classroom Teacher
- Last Updated
- October 2026
Art Lesson Plan Template Example
A 4th grade warm and cool color landscape, from the demonstration to a gallery walk critique.
What's in the Art Lesson Plan Template
Objective, Vocabulary, Materials
Three boxes across the top to set the goal, the terms and the supplies.
Demonstration and Studio Time
Two large boxes for what you show and how students make their work.
Critique and Cleanup
Two boxes at the bottom for sharing work and putting the room back.
Editable Versions
Type into the Word, Google Docs or PDF file, or print it to fill in by hand.
How to Plan an Art Lesson with This Template
Name the Medium
Write the lesson, grade, date and medium, such as watercolor or clay, at the top.
Set One Art Objective
State the technique or idea students will try, and list the vocabulary they should use.
List Every Material
Write the supplies for each table so you can set out trays before the class arrives.
Script the Demonstration
Note the steps you will show and the key point to repeat during studio time.
Plan Critique and Cleanup
Write the questions for sharing, then assign the cleanup jobs so the room is ready.
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