Create meaningful art this November with this Poppy Art Lesson—a hands-on, cross-curricular art project that honors Remembrance Day or Memorial Day while teaching symbolism, color theory, and creative expression.

This no-prep art lesson guides students through a thoughtful exploration of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance, courage, and peace. Students will follow a step-by-step drawing and oil pastel process while engaging in reading comprehension, writing, and reflection activities that connect art to literacy and history.

Perfect for Grades 2–5, this lesson combines art, reading, and writing in one easy-to-teach resource. Teachers can project the visual step-by-steps, demonstrate the process, or print pages for independent or guided artmaking. Use it as a Remembrance Day classroom art project, Memorial Day activity, or social studies integration to help students express gratitude through creativity.

This Resource Includes (Non-Editable):

• Complete Lesson Plan for Grades 2–5
• Visual & written step-by-step instructions (perfect for projection or demo) (Includes a PDF and PowerPoint Step-by-Step Art Tutorial.
• Teacher Guide with background history, symbolism, discussion prompts, and anchor chart ideas
• Student Reading Comprehension about Remembrance Day and Memorial Day (with questions and answer keys)
• Writing activities: Opinion writing, reflective responses, and artist statements
• Art rubric, reflection templates, and vocabulary supports
• Warm-Up Art Challenge page and KWL charts for activating prior knowledge
• “Lest We Forget” bulletin board display signs
• Designed for use with oil pastels on red or black construction paper

• Lots of different reflecting activities included!
• Perfect for classroom, art room, or homeschool learning
  
• Includes additional drawing and art activities for extended learning, perfect for fast finishers!