KS2 Celebration Days Art Lesson Bundle | Mother's Day | Father's Day | Easter | St Patrick's Day | St George's Day | 4th July
Six fun, fully resourced KS2 art lessons for the most popular celebration days of the year — plan once and teach all year long.
This wonderfully varied bundle brings together six of the most searched-for celebration day art lessons in the SplodgeandSketch shop, covering everything from Easter and Mother's Day to St Patrick's Day, St George's Day, 4th July Independence Day, and Father's Day. Whether you need a quick, engaging lesson for a special occasion or a fully planned creative session tied to a cultural celebration, this bundle has you covered across the whole school year.
Every lesson is completely ready to print and teach — no specialist art knowledge required. Just open, read, and create.
WHAT'S INCLUDED — 6 COMPLETE LESSONS
Mother's Day Art Activity — KS2
A warm and creative art lesson that gives pupils the opportunity to make a truly special and personal piece of art for someone they love. Thoughtful, meaningful, and guaranteed to go home with pride.
Father's Day Art Lesson — KS2 | 2 Special Person Craft Activities
Two lovely craft activities celebrating the special people in pupils' lives. Flexible and inclusive — suitable for all family structures and adaptable for any important person in a child's life.
Easter Egg Art Lesson — KS2
A bright, colourful art lesson in which pupils design and decorate their own Easter egg using pattern, colour, and a range of mark-making techniques. Fun, festive, and perfect for the end of the spring term.
St Patrick's Day Art Lesson — KS2 | Celtic Pattern Shamrock Art
Pupils explore the beautiful tradition of Celtic knotwork and pattern before creating their own intricate shamrock design. A brilliant introduction to Celtic art that links perfectly to geography, history, and cultural education.
St George's Day Art Lesson — KS2 | Heraldic Shield Design
Pupils learn about the tradition of heraldry and the symbolism of St George before designing their own bold, colourful heraldic shield. A fantastic lesson for St George's Day, history topics, and British values discussions.
4th July Independence Day Art Lesson — KS2
A vibrant, patriotic art lesson perfect for American-themed topic work or international cultural celebrations. Pupils create bold, colourful artwork inspired by the symbols and colours of American Independence Day.
EVERY LESSON INCLUDES
Clear, step-by-step teacher instructions — no art experience needed
Pupil self-assessment sheet
Teacher assessment sheet with working towards, expected, and exceeding criteria
SEN differentiation guidance
Extension ideas for early finishers
Curriculum links to Art & Design, PSHE, History, and Cultural Education
WHY BUY THE BUNDLE?
Celebration days come around every year — and having a bank of ready-to-teach, fully planned art lessons for each one saves you hours of planning time. This bundle gives you a creative, curriculum-linked art lesson for every major celebration across the school year, all in one affordable download. Use them as standalone lessons, as part of a cultural education programme, or as a starting point for themed days and weeks.
The lessons are also brilliantly flexible — most can be adapted for different year groups, adjusted for different abilities, and used across a range of occasions beyond their specific day.
CURRICULUM LINKS
Art & Design — pattern, colour, design, cultural art forms, mark-making, evaluation
PSHE — family, relationships, cultural awareness, and celebration
History & Geography — British history, world cultures, and national celebrations
British Values — mutual respect, tolerance, and cultural understanding
SUITABLE FOR
Years 3 to 6
Whole-class art lessons tied to calendar events
Supply teachers and cover lessons — perfect low-prep sessions
Mixed ability classrooms with full SEN support included
International schools and culturally diverse settings