Looking for a Valentine’s Day art lesson that instantly hooks students, feels joyful (not chaotic), and gives you more than just a quick craft? Want a Valentine art project that’s inclusive, calming, and packed with art, reading, writing, and reflection—all in one ready-to-teach resource?

This Valentine’s Day Corgi Art Project is a complete, print-and-teach elementary art resource designed for classroom teachers, art teachers, homeschool families, and substitute teachers. Students create an adorable Valentine corgi artwork using guided drawing and painting techniques, then extend their learning with reading comprehension, writing prompts, kindness reflections, and art assessments.

This is the kind of Valentine’s lesson that makes students smile and makes teachers breathe easier.

WHY THIS VALENTINE CORGI ART LESSON WORKS SO WELL

Valentine’s week can easily become overstimulating—but this lesson is intentionally designed to feel structured, calm, and meaningful.

The corgi theme is universally loved and immediately engaging, which helps students stay focused while following multi-step directions. Clear visual modeling supports independence, while the built-in literacy and reflection pages ensure this lesson fills multiple class periods without needing extra prep from you.

It’s cute—but it’s also purposeful.

WHAT THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES (NON-EDITABLE)

This 44-page Valentine’s Day Corgi Art Lesson includes everything you need from start to finish:

Lesson Planning & Teacher Support

• Complete lesson plan with:
  
  • Materials list
  • Lesson overview and objectives
  • Participation strategies
  • Assessment and reflection guidance

• Critical thinking discussion questions
• Standards and curricular connections

Art Instruction

• Directed drawing page: How to Draw a Corgi
• Step-by-step visual and written art tutorial showing:
  
  • Drawing the corgi’s head and body
  • Adding facial expressions and Valentine details
  • Using marker or drawing tools effectively
  • Painting with watercolor or tempera
  • Adding hearts, patterns, and background details

• Finished artwork example
• Student-friendly art rubric
• Bulletin-board-ready Valentine corgi artwork

Lesson Hooks & Prior Knowledge

• Valentine-themed warm-up art challenge
• KWL chart to activate prior knowledge

Reading Comprehension

• Nonfiction reading: History of Valentine’s Day (friendship-focused and inclusive)
• Fiction reading: The Little Corgi Who Loved Valentine’s Day
• Reading comprehension questions
• Complete answer key

Writing & Literacy Activities

• Narrative writing prompt (Valentine animal story)
• Kindness and empathy writing reflection
• Valentine’s response writing pages

Art Reflection & Assessment

• Creative process magazine cover activity
• Message & meaning reflection
• Questions & wonders page
• Materials and techniques reflection
• Learning goals reflection
• Peer feedback page
• 3 Stars & a Wish self-reflection
• Artist statement pages
• Artwork postcard activity

Everything is non-editable to preserve layout quality, visuals, and instructional clarity.