Symmetry Worksheets Middle Schoolers Love!
These symmetry worksheets for middle school students in grades 5 to 8 are the perfect early finisher activity or no prep sub plan for your art classroom. These symmetry worksheets, combine both math and art and include a variety of themes to engage your students or homeschool children. There are some worksheets that are more challenging and others that are easier so you can pick and choose which worksheets to use with what child based on the students needs or drawing abilities. What's great about the symmetry worksheets is that you can download them and print them and photocopy them to use them year after year. To learn more about the symmetry worksheets for middle school - keep reading!
Symmetry Worksheets for Middle Schoolers
Middle schoolers are creative, energetic, and full of potential—but as any teacher or homeschool parent knows, they also thrive with structure and clear expectations.
That’s exactly why symmetry drawing is such a powerful activity for grades 5–8. It’s focused, calming, and skill-building—and best of all, it feels like art. If you’ve been looking for a ready-to-go lesson that promotes concentration, attention to detail, and confidence, this resource is for you.
What Are Symmetry Worksheets?
This printable download features age-appropriate, high-interest symmetry drawing worksheets designed to help middle school students:
Strengthen observational skills
Practice drawing and shading techniques
Understand the artistic principle of symmetry
Build confidence through structured art-making
Each worksheet includes a partially completed drawing for students to finish symmetrically. The images are fun and varied—engaging without being too juvenile or too complex.
Why Middle Schoolers Love It
Symmetry drawing hits the sweet spot: it’s creative, but not overwhelming. For students who sometimes feel unsure of their art skills, this activity gives them just enough of a starting point to help them succeed.
It teaches patience, focus, and visual analysis—and students are often surprised by how impressive their finished pieces look!
This resource helps with:
Fine motor skills
Left-brain/right-brain integration
Mindfulness and focus
How to Use These Symmetry Worksheets
Using these symmetry drawing worksheets is a very rewarding experience for middle school students. My middle school students have loved doing this on a repeat basis throughout the school year. You can use the symmetry worksheets as daily sketchbook practice or once a week. It can also be a great early finisher activity, if students are finished their work or projects early.
Students are able to see their progress and see how realistic their symmetrical drawing can be. They can also choose from the different teams to create a drawing on a topic that personally interests them. That's what my students love the most about it.
Celebrate the Holidays or Seasons in Your Middle School Classroom
We have also used these symmetry worksheets to celebrate different holidays or seasons during the school year. For example, around Halloween, I printed off some of the Halloween symmetry worksheets from the fall and Halloween symmetry resource, and I photocopied them students got to choose between drawing a pumpkin or a skull, and then we had a competition and voted for who completed the most realistic symmetrical drawing, and I gave a prize of a Halloween eraser to the students who won based off of the students votes. This was just a really fun way to celebrate Halloween in our grade 5 classroom.
Perfect for Busy Classrooms or Homeschool Days
Whether you teach in a middle school art classroom or at your kitchen table, this resource is easy to use and flexible enough to meet your needs.
Use it for:
Early finishers who need calm, independent work
Sub plans that are genuinely meaningful
Sketchbook prompts or bell-ringer activities
Drawing skill development
Quiet, focused time when your students need a break from noise and tech
Just print and go—no fancy supplies, no prep time.
Symmetry Worksheets Details:
There are 17 different themes included in this symmetry worksheet bundle and you can save 30% by clicking here!
Different Themes Included:
Portrait Symmetry
Sports Symmetry
Fall/Halloween Symmetry
Mandala Drawing
Food Drawing
Animal Symmetry
Flower Symmetry
Insect Drawing
Winter Drawing
Snowflake Symmetry
Valentine’s Symmetry
Transportation Symmetry
And more!
816 different designs are included in this symmetry worksheets bundle with 1632 pages that include grid paper and plain paper to add varying levels of challenge for your students!
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Students love it. Teachers trust it. Parents appreciate the quiet focus it brings.
Make art time meaningful—and make your planning easier.
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