Yayoi Kusama Dot Pumpkins: Fall Art Lesson with Infinity Nets & Timeline Activity

Bring fall into your art room with this Yayoi Kusama Dot Pumpkins lesson! Students in grades 3–5 will learn how to draw and shade pumpkins, create infinity net backgrounds, and explore the life of famous Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama through a hands-on timeline activity. Perfect for pairing with the book Yayoi Kusama: From Here to Infinity.

★ Why Teachers Love This Art Lesson

✔︎ Combines art history with creative, step-by-step drawing activities

✔︎ Differentiation options for a wide range of abilities

✔︎ Fun Roll & Draw game format that motivates even reluctant artists

✔︎ Makes an eye-catching hallway or bulletin board display

✔︎ Flexible—use with a variety of art materials like oil pastels, metallic markers, or watercolor resist

★ What’s Included – 30 Pages of Resources

✔︎ Teacher Instructions (6 pages)

✔︎ Pumpkin Drawing Guide (1 page)

✔︎ Pumpkin Template (1 page)

✔︎ Roll & Draw Sheet (1 page)

✔︎ Choice Drawing Sheet (2 pages)

✔︎ Print & Go Version (1 page)

✔︎ Infinity Net Step-by-Step Instructions (5 pages)

✔︎ Infinity Net Coloring Pages/Samples (5 pages)

✔︎ Pumpkin Samples (1 page)

✔︎ Color Portrait of Yayoi Kusama (1 page)

✔︎ Pumpkin Coloring Pages (3 pages)

✔︎ Timeline Activity – 2 Levels of Difficulty (3 pages)

★ How It Works

✔︎ Start with the step-by-step pumpkin drawing or use the ready-to-go template

✔︎ Add patterns with the Roll & Draw game or student choice sheets

✔︎ Create striking infinity net backgrounds using the guided examples

✔︎ Explore Yayoi Kusama’s life with a cut-and-paste or research-based timeline activity

✔︎ Finish with color using your choice of mediums for a beautiful, display-ready result

★ FAQs

Can I use this with younger students?

Yes! The differentiated templates and guided steps make it adaptable for younger grades with teacher support.

Do I need special supplies?

No. While metallic markers and oil pastels look amazing, standard crayons, colored pencils, and markers also work well.

Is the book Yayoi Kusama: From Here to Infinity required?

No, but it’s highly recommended to enrich the art history connection.

★ What Happy Teachers are Saying

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “It is supremely well thought out and executed. My students adored this lesson. I cannot wait to teach it again next year.” — Catherine M.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “It allowed my non-artists to feel successful. Roll art is a great way to differentiate with reluctant artists.” — Jodi Z.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Such a cute craft for Famous Artists week! I will definitely use this again next year.” — Taylor H.

✨ Your students will love learning about Yayoi Kusama while creating bold, patterned pumpkin art that’s perfect for fall displays. ✨

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