Christmas Art Lesson Reindeer Art Project December Art Activity Craft Winter Art

This Christmas Reindeer Art Project is a mixed media lesson for the holiday season. Students use paint and oil pastels to create a whimsical reindeer artwork, experimenting with different materials and techniques.

Along the way they build skills in layering, blending and texture. Each step has a full-page image and a clear description, so students can work independently or follow along with your demonstration.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “These are very cute. I love the details and step-by-step work.” Passionate P.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (28 PAGES, NON-EDITABLE)

• About This Resource
• Lesson Plan (2 pages) with learning objectives, materials list, teacher and student actions, and assessment strategies
• Step-by-Step Visual and Text Instructions (14 slides), each with a full-page image and description
• Example of Completed Art Project to use as a reference or hook
• Step-by-Step Drawing Handout to help students sketch their reindeer before adding color and detail
• Bulletin Board Display Sign for a classroom or hallway display
• Assessment Rubric in teacher and student versions
• Student Project Reflection Sheet on their learning, artistic choices and techniques
• Artist Statement Template

HOW TO USE IT

This is a print-and-go lesson. Check the lesson plan and gather the materials in advance, then print the handouts and rubrics. Use the step-by-step pages as your teaching guide or display them on a projector for students to follow along, and show the example artwork in color to get students excited before they begin.

Materials: pencil, eraser, black felt, 30 step-by-step draw handouts, green paint (any kind), card stock and construction paper, oil pastels, paintbrush and water.

FAQ

What do students make?

A whimsical reindeer artwork using paint and oil pastels.

Is there a drawing guide?

Yes. A step-by-step drawing handout helps students sketch their reindeer, and 14 step-by-step slides guide them through the rest of the project.

Does it include assessment?

Yes. It includes a rubric in teacher and student versions, a project reflection sheet and an artist statement template.

Is it editable?

No. It is non-editable.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (2)

★★★ “Thank you!” Kelly B.

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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 resource in your own classroom and print it for personal classroom use. Additional licenses are available for school-wide use.

YOU MAY NOT: share it with other teachers or administration (each must purchase their own license), post it freely online (Google Drive, blogs, etc.), or resell or distribute it.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic