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Bring holiday cheer to your classroom or homeschool with this Santa’s Elf Art Project! In this lesson, students will create a festive masterpiece of a stunned Santa’s Elf, shocked that Christmas is already here! This fun and engaging project uses felt markers and tempera paint, giving students the chance to experiment with art-making processes while embracing the holiday season.
Whether you're a classroom teacher or homeschooling family, this art lesson is ready to go with step-by-step instructions, video tutorials, and printable resources. It’s designed to make teaching (or facilitating) easy while helping students create artwork they’ll be proud to display.
VIDEO ART LESSON
This is a video art lesson. Your download includes the lesson plan and printable pages, plus a "Watch the Video" page with a clickable link and QR code to the step-by-step video tutorial, so you can watch it anytime and show your class again later.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- Step-by-Step Video Tutorial: Perfect for guiding students or preparing yourself. Play, pause, or rewind, it’s your stress-free teaching assistant!
- Complete Lesson Plan: Includes materials, learning goals, and clear instructions for guiding students through the project.
- Printable Student Handouts: Step-by-step drawing guides ensure everyone can follow along with confidence.
- Example Artwork: Use as inspiration to show students what they’ll create.
- Rubric for Assessment: Great for providing feedback and encouraging growth.
- Reflection Worksheet & Artist Statement Template: Build critical thinking and communication skills while reflecting on the project.
- Bulletin Board Sign: Perfect for showcasing student work in a festive display!
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Pencil & eraser
- Black felt markers
- Felt markers, wax crayons, or pencil crayons
- Tempera paint (variety of colors)
- Paintbrush & water
- Scissors & glue
- Card stock or white paper
WHY THIS LESSON IS PERFECT FOR TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES
- Creative & Festive Fun: This Santa’s Elf project blends the magic of Christmas with creative exploration, students will love it!
- Stress-Free & Ready to Use: With everything included, you’ll have all the tools you need to teach or facilitate without extra prep.
- Engages All Learners: Whether in a classroom or homeschool setting, this project is simple, adaptable, and fun for a wide range of ages.
- Display-Worthy Results: Students will beam with pride when they see their holiday artwork displayed for everyone to admire!
HOW TO USE THIS RESOURCE
- Prep Ahead of Time: Use the detailed materials list to gather everything you need before starting the project.
- Follow the Video Tutorial: Play the video for students to follow step-by-step or use it as your own guide for teaching.
- Inspire Students: Show the completed sample artwork to give them a clear goal and creative spark.
- Use Handouts to Support Success: Print the step-by-step guides to ensure everyone can follow along easily.
- Celebrate & Display: Use the bulletin board sign to showcase your students’ artwork and bring a festive touch to your space!
Let’s celebrate the magic of Christmas while fostering creativity and imagination with this fun, festive project. You’ve got this!
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.
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FILES YOU WILL DOWNLOAD
- Stunned Elf Art Lesson - Video Lesson + Lesson Plan - Ms Artastic.zip: the lesson plan and printable pages (PDF), plus a "Watch the Video" page (PDF) with a clickable link and QR code to the step-by-step video tutorial
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