The Jungle Art Lesson - Painting and drawing, studying line, shading and patterns
Bring the jungle to life in your classroom with this four-lesson art pack! Pupils explore the rich and vibrant world of jungles through plants, animals, patterns, line work, and painting, producing artwork they’ll be proud to display.
The pack includes:
Lesson 1: Jungle Plants
Students study different jungle plants and create detailed drawings. This lesson develops observation, shape and proportion skills while introducing pupils to the diversity of jungle flora.
Lesson 2: Patterns in Jungle Animals
Pupils explore the patterns found on jungle animals, such as stripes, spots, and scales and incorporate these into their artwork. This lesson builds pattern recognition, line control, and creativity.
Lesson 3: Line and Direction in Animal Fur
Students study the direction of lines when drawing animal fur or textures, learning how line can create movement and depth in their work.
Lesson 4: Jungle Scenes – Tints, Shades, and Painting
Pupils apply shading, tints and tones to their jungle-inspired drawings to create vibrant, finished paintings. This lesson develops painting techniques, colour mixing and composition skills.
What’s included:
Four step-by-step lesson plans
Printable worksheets and templates
Suggested materials lists
Skills covered:
Observation, line, and pattern
Texture, form, and composition
Painting techniques, tints, and shades
Cross-curricular links
Suitable for:
KS2 (adaptable for lower KS2 or KS3)
Art lessons or cross-curricular projects
Classroom displays
This ready-to-use pack makes learning about the jungle hands-on, creative, and fun, with high-quality finished artwork that pupils will love.










