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In this Christmas Tree Art Project, students use mixed media (paint, felt markers and text-based design) to create a Christmas tree art piece. It is made for classroom teachers, art teachers and homeschoolers who want a creative lesson before the holiday break.

Students brainstorm holiday words and work them into a textured, festive background behind their tree. The finished artwork can also be used for card-making.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE, 32 PAGES)

• About the Resource with learning objectives, materials and suggested uses
• Lesson Plan (2 pages) with materials, learning outcomes, instructional goals and Teacher Does/Student Does guided steps
• Christmas Tree Step-by-Step Drawing Handout
• Christmas Words Brainstorm Page for collecting words for the background
• Art Piece Demonstration Step-by-Step (20 slides) with images and clear instructions
• Example of the Completed Art Piece
• Bulletin Board Display Sign
• Rubric for craftsmanship, technique, creativity and effort

Materials: pencil, eraser, black felt, 30 step-by-step drawing handouts, 30 art rubrics, 1 sheet of card stock (thick paper) and 1 sheet of plain paper per student, felt markers and watered-down green paint.

HOW TO USE IT

Look over the lesson plan for the steps and materials, and gather the materials in advance. Photocopy the step-by-step handouts and rubrics. You may want to make a sample yourself using the visual and text step-by-steps so you are ready to help students.

Print the example in color and show it before the lesson as your hook. Then project the step-by-step pages on a digital projector or document camera for students to follow, or use them as your guide while you demonstrate. Every step has both a picture and a text description, so students know exactly what to do.

FAQ

Who is this for?

Classroom teachers, art teachers and homeschoolers looking for a holiday art lesson.

What materials do students use?

Paint, felt markers, black felt, pencil, card stock and plain paper. The full list is above and in the lesson plan.

Can it be used for holiday cards?

Yes. The project can be used for card-making.

Is it editable?

No. It is a non-editable, 32-page resource.

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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 creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. For clip art, you may use the images as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations. Additional licenses are available for school use.

YOU MAY NOT: share this product 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