Halloween Art Lesson Pumpkin Art Project Halloween Art Activity Black Cat Art

This Halloween Cat Art Lesson has students create a mixed media Halloween cat art piece using paper, oil pastel and paint. Students explore layering cut elements and resist painting, and the finished cats make a fun Halloween display.

It works for elementary classroom teachers, art teachers, homeschool families and substitute teachers, and the step-by-step visuals make it easy to teach even without a formal art background. The lesson includes a visual and text step-by-step (each step on its own page with a description), a lesson plan, a rubric, a finished example and a step-by-step handout.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)

• About This Resource with an overview, objectives and tips
• Lesson Plan (2 pages) with materials, learning outcomes, goals and "Teacher Does/Student Does" instructions
• Bulletin Board Sign
• Example of Art Piece (poster sample)
• Halloween Cat Step-by-Step Draw Handout
• Art Piece Demonstration Step-by-Step (26 slides with images and written instructions)
• Rubric for Art Piece
• Student/Teacher Art Project Assessment
• Student Project Reflection
• Artist Statement Template

Materials needed: the step-by-step draw handouts (30 copies), watercolor or watered-down tempera paint, card stock and orange construction paper, oil pastels, a paintbrush and water.

HOW TO USE IT

Look over the lesson plan, gather the materials in advance, and photocopy the student handouts such as the step-by-step draw and rubric. You may want to make a sample yourself using the visual and text step-by-steps.

Print the poster sample in color and show it before the lesson as your hook. Then show the PDF on a projector or under a document camera for students to follow, or use it as your guide while you demonstrate. Use it as a seasonal art lesson, a center rotation, a sub plan or a Halloween bulletin board.

FAQ

Who can use this lesson?

Elementary classroom teachers, art educators, homeschool families and substitute teachers.

How long will it take?

Most classes need around 2 to 3 art classes, depending on age and class length, to finish the drawing, resist painting, layering and reflections. Younger students may move slower and older students more quickly.

Do I need an art background?

No. The 26 step-by-step visuals and scaffolded instructions make it accessible for any educator.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (2)

★★★ “great lesson” Krystle N.

★★★ “Kids enjoyed it. Easy directions to follow.” Mike A.

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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 the images as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations, and 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: 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