Art Project Halloween Art Lesson Monster Jack O Lantern Artwork Art Activity

In this Halloween art lesson, students create a Monster Jack O’ Lantern using oil pastel marks and tempera paint. It is a ready-made mixed media project for grades 1 to 4 that builds creative thinking while students learn about and experience Halloween.

It is made for classroom teachers, art educators, homeschool families and substitute teachers who need a seasonal project that is easy to teach. A lesson hook, assessment, rubric, reflections and a Halloween themed reading support the theme and give students background knowledge.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF, AMERICAN ENGLISH)

• Lesson Plan
• About Halloween Reading
• Lesson Hook, planned and included
• Example of Artwork
• Display Sign
• Artwork Reflections and Artist Statements
• Rubric
• KWL Chart
• Student Reference Handouts
• Full Step-by-Step Tutorial showing and explaining every step

HOW TO USE IT

Use it as a stand-alone art lesson, a seasonal activity to decorate your classroom, a sub plan, or part of your October art rotation. Students explore mark making, line variety and expressive creativity, and the step-by-step visuals and planned lesson structure make it approachable with no art background required.

National Art Standards listed in the resource: VA:Cr1.1.1a, VA:Cr1.2.1a, VA:Cr2.1.1a, VA:Cr2.1.2a, VA:Cr2.2.2a, VA:Cr1.1.3a, VA:Cr1.2.3a, VA:Cr2.1.3a and VA:Cr2.2.4a.

FAQ

Who is it for?

Students in grades 1 to 4, and the classroom teachers, art educators, homeschool families and substitute teachers who work with them.

How can I use it?

As a stand-alone art lesson, a seasonal classroom decoration project, a sub plan or part of an October art rotation. The lesson hook, example artwork, rubrics and reflection sheets adapt to different classroom structures.

How long will it take?

Usually 2 to 3 class sessions, depending on students' age, skill level and class time. Younger grades may need extra support or time, while older students can usually finish in two lessons.

Is it editable?

No. It is a non-editable PDF in American English.

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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. Additional licenses are available for school use.

YOU MAY NOT: use this on OutSchool, put it on your blog, 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