Halloween Art Lesson Jack O Lantern October Art Project Pumpkin Art Activity

In this Halloween art lesson, students use oil pastels and black paint or India ink to create a bright, expressive Jack O' Lantern artwork. It is a mixed media lesson where students experiment with layering, texture and contrast.

It is designed by Ms Artastic for classroom teachers and homeschooling families, with a step-by-step handout and a video tutorial so students can follow along from start to finish.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• About this resource page
• 2-page lesson plan with materials list, learning outcomes, goals and step-by-step "Teacher Does/Student Does" instructions
• Bulletin board sign
• Example of the finished artwork
• Step-by-step handout for students
• Video art tutorial covering the whole process step by step
• Rubric for assessment
• Art making reflection worksheet
• Artist statement template

HOW TO USE IT

Gather the materials and review the lesson plan, then print or copy the handouts. Display the bulletin board sign and finished example so students can see the goal. Teach with the video tutorial or demonstrate each step with the handout, then use the rubric to assess and the reflection worksheet to help students look back on their process.

Materials: pencil and eraser, black felt marker, oil pastels, card stock or watercolor paper, black paint or India ink, and a paintbrush and water.

FAQ

Who is it for?

Classroom teachers and homeschooling families looking for a seasonal Halloween art project.

Is there a video?

Yes. A step-by-step video art tutorial guides students through the whole project.

What materials do students need?

Oil pastels, black paint or India ink, card stock or watercolor paper, a black felt marker, pencil, eraser, paintbrush and water.

Is it editable?

No. It is a non-editable resource.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (1)

★★★ “Excellent resource used in class with students who found it very hands on and engaging.” Muinteoir J.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

Images and lessons are copyright products.

YOU MAY: use this in your classroom or homeschool setting for many years and have fun using it in creative ways. Any clip art may be used as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations. Additional licenses are available for school use.

YOU MAY NOT: use this on OutSchool or similar platforms, post it on blogs or websites, share it with other teachers, administration or districts (admin can buy additional licenses), sell it, give it out for free or photocopy it for others.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic