Autumn Bunny with Pumpkin Art Lesson with Reading, Writing & Reflection Activities (Grades K–3)

Bring the magic of fall into your classroom or homeschool with this Autumn Bunny with Pumpkin Art Lesson! This adorable autumn-themed art project blends creativity, literacy, and seasonal learning into one ready-to-teach lesson plan designed for Grades K–3. Students will create a charming bunny holding a pumpkin using wax crayons and watercolor or tempera paint, while learning about the colors, signs, and changes of autumn through engaging reading, writing, and reflection activities.

If you’ve ever wanted a seasonal art lesson that’s beautiful, educational, and easy to teach, this one has it all. With step-by-step visuals, clear teacher guidance, and built-in literacy integration, you’ll feel confident leading your students through a complete art experience. Whether you’re teaching in a classroom, subbing, or homeschooling, this resource saves you prep time and ensures meaningful, hands-on learning that celebrates the beauty of fall.

By the end of this project, your students will have:

• Drawn and painted a sweet autumn bunny holding a pumpkin

• Explored seasonal signs and warm colors of autumn

• Strengthened literacy through reading comprehension and sight word practice

• Expressed themselves through writing prompts and artist reflections

• Shared their artwork through gallery displays or bulletin boards

This Resource Includes (Non-Editable PDF):

• 2-Page Lesson Plan – Step-by-step teacher and student directions, participation strategies, reflection prompts, and lesson flow

• Picture Puzzle Hook – Interactive, pre-lesson activity to spark curiosity and discussion

• About Autumn Reading – Short nonfiction text introducing vocabulary like harvest, leaves, pumpkins, and hibernation

• Teacher Discussion Guide – Definitions, anchor charts, and guiding questions (Signs of Autumn)

• Reading Story: The Bunny and the Pumpkin – A simple, high-frequency word story about a bunny in an autumn pumpkin patch

• Reading Comprehension Questions & Answer Key – Builds literacy and understanding through text-based discussion

• Sight Word Tracking List – Identify and practice high-frequency words from the reading

• Word Bank of Tricky Words – Vocabulary cards with teacher support ideas

• Writing Activities – Opinion (“Which season do you like best?”) and creative writing (“Write a story about a pumpkin on an autumn day.”)

• Compare & Contrast Chart + Answer Key – Compare Autumn and Summer with reflection questions

• KWL Chart (Know, Want to Know, Learned) – Encourages inquiry and connection to art learning

• Art Reflection Worksheets – 3 Stars and a Wish, Star It!, Feelings, and Top 3 Things reflection pages

• Artist Statement Template – Prompts students to write about their process and creative decisions

• Art Element Activities – Pumpkin Line Art + Pumpkin Zen Doodle pattern exploration

• How-to-Draw Pages – Step-by-step guided drawing of the bunny and pumpkin

• Step-by-Step Art Tutorial – Visual + written painting directions for classroom or homeschool teaching

• Assessment Rubric – 4-point rubric evaluating creativity, craftsmanship, and responsibility

• Display Sign – Ready-to-print bulletin board or hallway display header

• Anchor Chart Templates – Visual supports for group discussions about seasonal change and autumn themes