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Celebrate the holiday season with this Christmas Tree Art Project, perfect for elementary students! In this creative and engaging lesson, students will design a festive Christmas tree artwork using soft pastels and paper. This project combines fun art techniques with a festive theme, giving students the chance to explore their creativity and celebrate the holidays.
Whether you’re teaching in a classroom or homeschooling, this resource is designed to make your life easier. With step-by-step instructions, a video tutorial, and printable handouts, this lesson is as stress-free as it is fun!
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.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE?
- Video Step-by-Step Art Tutorial: A helpful visual guide that allows you to teach with confidence or lets students follow along independently.
- Comprehensive Lesson Plan: Includes materials, learning objectives, and “Teacher Does/Student Does” instructions to make planning effortless.
- Printable Handouts: Step-by-step guides to ensure students feel supported every step of the way.
- Example Artwork: A finished Christmas tree example to inspire creativity and give students a clear goal.
- Rubric for Assessment: Simplify grading with clear criteria for evaluating their work.
- Reflection Worksheet & Artist Statement Template: Help students think critically about their artwork and articulate their creative choices.
- Bulletin Board Sign: Create a beautiful holiday display of your students’ festive creations.
MATERIALS YOU’LL NEED FOR THIS LESSON
- Soft pastels
- Green, red, and white paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Printable handouts (included in this resource!)
WHY THIS LESSON IS PERFECT FOR TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES
- Holiday Fun Made Easy: Students will love creating their festive Christmas tree artwork while learning important art skills.
- Stress-Free Prep: Everything you need is included, saving you time so you can focus on teaching or spending time with your family.
- Adaptable for All Settings: Perfect for use in the classroom or at home, with flexibility for different teaching styles.
- Celebrate Student Creativity: Display their artwork with pride and bring some holiday cheer to your space!
HOW TO USE THIS RESOURCE
- Prepare Ahead of Time: Use the materials list to gather supplies before the lesson.
- Play the Video Tutorial: Let students follow along step-by-step or use it to guide your own demonstration.
- Show a Sample Artwork: Use the finished example to inspire students and give them a clear visual goal.
- Distribute Handouts: Ensure every student has a step-by-step guide to help them succeed independently.
- Create a Festive Display: Use the included bulletin board sign to proudly showcase their creations.
Let’s make this holiday season creative, fun, and festive with a project that your students (and you!) will love. 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
- Christmas Tree 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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