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In this Santa Art Project, students create a mixed media Santa using oil pastels and paint, and the finished pieces make a cheerful Christmas bulletin board display. It is a festive way to celebrate the season before the holiday break.

The low-prep lesson works for elementary and middle school classrooms, homeschoolers, sub plans or a Christmas party activity, and it adjusts for different age levels while teaching mixed media techniques.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “Just completing these with our Christmas projects! We used the tempra sticks instead of paint and my students are in love” Melissa K.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• Lesson Plan (2 pages) with learning objectives, materials and step-by-step instructions
• Step-by-step visual and text instructions
• Santa Drawing Handout to help students get started
• Bulletin Board Sign
• Example of a completed art piece
• Grading Rubric
• Student and Teacher Art Project Assessment
• Student Reflection Worksheet
• Artist Statement Template

Materials: pencil, eraser and black felt pen, 30 copies of the step-by-step draw handout, tempera or acrylic paints, card stock or watercolor paper, oil pastels, paintbrush and water.

HOW TO USE IT

Gather your materials in advance and photocopy the student handouts you need, such as the rubric, drawing guide and reflection sheets. Use the finished example to introduce the project.

Then project the step-by-step guide for students to follow, or use it as your guide while you demonstrate. Adjust the expectations for elementary or middle school students.

FAQ

What grades is this for?

Elementary and middle school, and it can be adjusted for different age levels.

What materials do I need?

Oil pastels, tempera or acrylic paint, card stock or watercolor paper, and basic drawing supplies. The full list is above.

Is it good for a sub day?

Yes. It is low-prep and works well for sub plans.

MORE TEACHER REVIEWS

★★★★★ “so cute!” MlleBarrett

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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

YOU MAY: use this resource in your classroom, homeschool or for personal use, and print it for bulletin board displays, binder covers and student reference materials.

YOU MAY NOT: share it with other teachers, administrators or school districts (each educator must purchase their own license), upload it to any public website, blog or Google Drive for free access, or sell, distribute or photocopy it for non-licensed use.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic