Halloween Directed Drawing Art Activities October Worksheets Art Lessons Drawing

These Halloween Directed Drawing Lessons are 10 step-by-step drawing activities that teach kids how to draw spooky and festive Halloween characters. Each page is an original Ms Artastic design, and no prior art experience is needed.

They are made for grades 1 to 4 and easy to adapt for Kindergarten or Grade 5. Art teachers, classroom teachers and homeschool families can use them as ready-to-go lessons that build drawing skills, confidence and creative expression.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “Used this with my 2/3 combo. They came out so cute. I Liked that there were printable picture directions for EACH drawing so each student could Pick the one they wanted to draw. The directions and Pictures were easy for Students to understand and needed very little Help from teacher” Catherine P.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• 10 Halloween Directed Drawing Lessons, each with a step-by-step drawing guide and a draw-on page: witch, bat, ghost, Frankenstein, jack-o'-lantern, witch's hat, mummy, spider, vampire and candy corn
• Blank draw-on pages for sketching or workbook assembly
• Title page and optional cover pages for making your own classroom directed drawing book

HOW TO USE IT

Print the pages you need for single drawings, or photocopy the whole pack into a classroom directed drawing workbook. Students can draw on the provided pages, on blank paper, or in their sketchbooks. Use it for one-time lessons, art centers, sub plans, early finishers, Friday fun days or a recurring drawing warm-up during October.

Students can color their finished drawings with pencil crayons, markers or paint.

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN

Students develop observational and fine motor skills, explore line, shape and proportion, and build focus, patience and persistence. They gain confidence in making recognizable drawings while applying the Elements of Art.

FAQ

What grade levels is this best for?

Grades 1 to 4, and easy to adapt for Kindergarten or Grade 5 by adjusting the pacing or simplifying or extending the steps.

How long does each lesson take?

Most drawings take one class period (30 to 45 minutes), depending on age, skill level and whether students add color or background details.

What art supplies do I need?

Pencil, eraser and any coloring medium, such as markers, crayons, colored pencils or watercolor paints. Students can also outline in black marker or fine liner before coloring.

Can I combine these with other lessons?

Yes. They pair well with writing prompts, seasonal projects, art displays and themed bulletin boards.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (12)

★★★★★ “Loved this product! My class loved it and it was so hard to pull them away from it! Thank you!” Jennifer C.

★★★★★ “This is a wonderful resource! I used it in a self-directed way, where students were given a packet and could choose what to draw and at what pace. They loved it and were so excited to take home the drawings they did not get to! Thank you for this useful product!!” Caitlyn G.

★★★★★ “A wonderful resource, my students really enjoyed it.” Claire H.

★★★★★ “My students enjoyed the directed drawing activities, and used them to illustrate their Halloween narratives.” Melissa G.

★★★★★ “My second graders loved these! Thank you!” Kelsey G.

★★★★★ “Students always love directed drawings! These are great - thanks!” First G.

★★★★★ “Already excited to use these next year!” Heather M.

★★★★★ “Students loved this as a quick time-filler on Halloween! =)” Neha W.

★★★★★ “Great addition to our haunted house writings!” Stephanie S.

★★★★★ “I love the variety of drawings in this purchase!” Christina T.

★★★★★ “My students loved these. The directions were very clear!” Kristina S.

★★★★★ “I put these in my writing center. The students loved them and came up with such creative writing to match their drawings.” Robin E.

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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 for classroom, homeschool or personal educational use, and print and project it for student learning.

YOU MAY NOT: share it with other teachers or post it online. Each educator must purchase their own license.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic