Description
Bring the colorful, pattern-filled world of Romero Britto into your classroom with this fun, approachable elementary art lesson. This Romero Britto hearts art activity guides students through drawing a heart in Britto’s recognizable pop art style while learning about the artist’s life and work.
This resource works beautifully as:
✔︎ An artist study art project
✔︎ A follow-up to reading Happy by Romero Britto
✔︎ A low-prep, high-interest pop art lesson
✔︎ A flexible activity for grades 2–5
Students explore bold color, repeating patterns, and personal expression while completing writing and timeline activities that support cross-curricular learning.
★ Why Teachers Love This Art Lesson
✔︎ Clear, step-by-step structure that supports all skill levels
✔︎ Easy differentiation with multiple drawing options
✔︎ Combines art history, drawing, and writing in one lesson
✔︎ Works well for whole-class instruction or centers
✔︎ Strong visual results that look great on display
★ What’s Included (32 Pages)
✔︎ Teacher Instructions (6 pages)
✔︎ Roll & Draw Heart Pages (2 pages)
✔︎ Choice-Based Drawing Pages (2 pages)
✔︎ Print & Go Drawing Page (1 page)
✔︎ Heart Coloring Pages (12 pages)
✔︎ Romero Britto Timeline Activity (3 pages)
✔︎ Romero Britto Portrait Coloring Pages (3 pages)
✔︎ Guided Drawing Pages (2 pages)
✔︎ Sample Heart Designs in Color (1 page)
Everything is organized so you can pick and choose the pages that best fit your classroom needs.
★ How It Works
✔︎ Introduce students to Romero Britto and his signature pop art style
✔︎ Discuss bold colors, thick lines, and repeated patterns
✔︎ Complete the timeline activity to learn about the artist’s life
✔︎ Students color a Romero Britto portrait
✔︎ Choose a drawing option: Roll & Draw, Choice Drawing, or Print & Go
✔︎ Students draw a heart shape and divide it into sections
✔︎ Fill each section with patterns and bright colors inspired by Britto’s style
If using Roll & Draw pages, foam dice work great (Amazon link), or you can use an online dice roller or YouTube version. (Amazon affiliate link)
★ FAQs
What grade levels is this best for?
✔︎ Designed for upper elementary but works well for grades 2–5.
Do students need prior drawing experience?
✔︎ No. The guided structure supports beginners while allowing advanced students to add detail.
Is this resource print-only?
✔︎ Yes. All pages are print-friendly and classroom-ready.
Can I use this with a book study?
✔︎ Yes. It pairs especially well with Happy by Romero Britto.
★ National Visual Arts Standards
VA:Cr1.2.2a: Make art or design with various materials and tools to explore personal interests, questions, and curiosity.
VA:Cr2.1.3a: Create personally satisfying artwork using a variety of artistic processes and materials.
VA:Re7.2.4a: Analyze components in visual imagery that convey messages.
★ Learning Objectives
✔︎ Students will create a heart drawing using bold colors, patterns, and lines inspired by pop art.
✔︎ Students will identify key events from the life of Romero Britto through a timeline activity.
✔︎ Students will apply pattern, repetition, and color to communicate a positive theme.
★ What Happy Teachers Are Saying
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My students really enjoyed this activity. I liked how it was easy for kids who don’t normally enjoy art but also had a lot of room for creativity among the students who love art.
— Jessica P.
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This was SO much fun to do with my class!! They loved it and we ended up doing 2 to 3 different designs with it!
— Jensyn V.
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I used this for my Aftercare friends everyone was engaged from 2nd-5th grade! Will use for years to come. Easy differentiation.
— Give A Hoot Teaching
✨ Give your students a chance to learn about a world-famous artist while creating bold, colorful heart artwork they’ll be proud to display!
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