Designed for Key Stage 2 (UK) and Grades 3–5 (USA), this ready-to-teach resource takes the guesswork out of planning a beautiful, hands-on harvest-themed art lesson. Pupils create a vibrant mixed-media “cornucopia” picture using paint, pastels, and collage — exploring warm autumn colour mixing, texture, and composition along the way.
Perfect for autumn term, Thanksgiving season, or any harvest festival celebration, this pack is packed with everything a busy teacher needs:

Step-by-step teacher instructions, broken into clear, easy-to-follow stages

Techniques explained — colour mixing, layering, collage methods, and composition tips

Pupil self-assessment sheet with a simple smiley-face rating scale

Teacher assessment/grading sheet with clear criteria

SEN and additional needs differentiation built in

Extension activities for early finishers

Bonus resources — vocabulary lists, simple template guides, cross-curricular links, and safety notes
No prep stress, no last-minute searching for ideas — just print and teach! Whether you’re a classroom teacher, homeschool parent, or art specialist, this lesson is designed to be flexible, inclusive, and genuinely fun for kids ages 7–11.