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Description
Looking for a creative, skill-building art project that’s low-prep, engaging, and perfect for middle school? Pattern Baubles combines drawing, design principles, and 3D paper construction into one beautiful, hands-on art lesson your students will love. Originally designed as a winter/ornament project - now used year-round.
Using one shape, mark, or motif, students design nine unique pattern circles, then fold and assemble them into a 3D hanging bauble. Great for classroom décor, winter celebrations, or portfolio-worthy art pieces. This project builds real drawing skills (line variation, contrast, rhythm, pattern) while requiring only paper, scissors, string, and glue.
And the best part? Everything is Print & Go! Complete teacher guide, student slides, worksheets, and a step-by-step demo video included.
What You'll Get:
Teacher Guide (PDF & Google Slides™️)
- Full lesson plan
- Materials overview
- Learning objectives + VAPA alignment
- Differentiation strategies
- Extended lesson ideas
- Skills & benefits
- Display & critique options
- Rubric + self-reflection
- Artist tags
- Exit tickets
Student Presentation (Google Slides™️)
- Vocabulary slides
- Illustrated step-by-step directions
- Pattern examples + theme examples
- Clear drawing expectations
- Studio time + cleanup prompts
- Rubric reminder
- “Happy Holidays” + non-seasonal finishing slides
Student Worksheets
- Pattern Bauble directions
- Pattern Worksheet
- Vocabulary page
- Circle Worksheets
- Exit tickets
- Artist tags
- Self-reflection
- Rubric (student + teacher versions)
Demo Video
- 3D construction video (folding, gluing, stringing, assembling)
Standards Alignment
Aligned with middle school VAPA (Visual Arts) standards:
- Creating: Generate multiple patterns from a single idea
- Presenting: Craft a 3D sculpture using clean folding & assembly
- Responding: Reflect on design choices using art vocabulary
- Connecting: Explore personal themes, traditions, or symbolism
Perfect For
- Middle school art (grades 6–8)
- High school intro art
- December & winter art projects
- Classroom décor
- STEAM connections (symmetry + rotational design)
- Calm drawing days
- Portfolio development
Materials Needed
- Paper (copy paper or cardstock)
- Scissors
- Glue
- String or yarn
- Pens, markers, or colored pencils
- Optional: beads, tassels, or embellishments
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© Deanosaur (Heather Dean)
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
Happy Teaching!
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Pattern 3D Paper Art Unit | Middle School Art Project | Line, Design & Contrast
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What others say
Description
Looking for a creative, skill-building art project that’s low-prep, engaging, and perfect for middle school? Pattern Baubles combines drawing, design principles, and 3D paper construction into one beautiful, hands-on art lesson your students will love. Originally designed as a winter/ornament project - now used year-round.
Using one shape, mark, or motif, students design nine unique pattern circles, then fold and assemble them into a 3D hanging bauble. Great for classroom décor, winter celebrations, or portfolio-worthy art pieces. This project builds real drawing skills (line variation, contrast, rhythm, pattern) while requiring only paper, scissors, string, and glue.
And the best part? Everything is Print & Go! Complete teacher guide, student slides, worksheets, and a step-by-step demo video included.
What You'll Get:
Teacher Guide (PDF & Google Slides™️)
- Full lesson plan
- Materials overview
- Learning objectives + VAPA alignment
- Differentiation strategies
- Extended lesson ideas
- Skills & benefits
- Display & critique options
- Rubric + self-reflection
- Artist tags
- Exit tickets
Student Presentation (Google Slides™️)
- Vocabulary slides
- Illustrated step-by-step directions
- Pattern examples + theme examples
- Clear drawing expectations
- Studio time + cleanup prompts
- Rubric reminder
- “Happy Holidays” + non-seasonal finishing slides
Student Worksheets
- Pattern Bauble directions
- Pattern Worksheet
- Vocabulary page
- Circle Worksheets
- Exit tickets
- Artist tags
- Self-reflection
- Rubric (student + teacher versions)
Demo Video
- 3D construction video (folding, gluing, stringing, assembling)
Standards Alignment
Aligned with middle school VAPA (Visual Arts) standards:
- Creating: Generate multiple patterns from a single idea
- Presenting: Craft a 3D sculpture using clean folding & assembly
- Responding: Reflect on design choices using art vocabulary
- Connecting: Explore personal themes, traditions, or symbolism
Perfect For
- Middle school art (grades 6–8)
- High school intro art
- December & winter art projects
- Classroom décor
- STEAM connections (symmetry + rotational design)
- Calm drawing days
- Portfolio development
Materials Needed
- Paper (copy paper or cardstock)
- Scissors
- Glue
- String or yarn
- Pens, markers, or colored pencils
- Optional: beads, tassels, or embellishments
You may also like:
© Deanosaur (Heather Dean)
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
Happy Teaching!
Get TPT credit to use on future purchases:
Go to your My Purchases page. Click the Provide Feedback button to leave a rating and a short comment. You’ll earn TPT credits, which you can redeem on future purchases!
