Hot Air Balloon Color Theory — Color Wheel & Mixing Art Lesson
 
Lift creativity to new heights with this colorful Hot Air Balloon art lesson! Students explore color theory while designing their own hot air balloons, using the project to create a personalized color wheel. With guided templates, real-life photographs, and a step-by-step color mixing chart, this activity combines artistic experimentation with hands-on learning about primary, secondary, and complementary colors.
 
What’s Included:
1 page of teacher instructions and project background
1 page of real student examples (tested in a classroom)
3 pages of hot air balloon templates for drawing and coloring
3 pages of photographs of real hot air balloons for inspiration
1 page color wheel guide
1 page color mixing chart to make a hot air balloon color wheel
Why You’ll Love It:
Teaches color theory in a fun, visual, and hands-on way
Encourages experimentation with color mixing and blending
Builds fine motor skills through cutting, coloring, and layering
Combines real-world inspiration with artistic creativity