Ghost Art Project Halloween Art Lesson Charcoal October Autumn Fall Art Activity

Bring the Halloween spirit to your classroom with this fun and spooky art lesson! In this Halloween Art Lesson, students will use charcoal to create a Charcoal Ghost Costume Artwork, perfect for Elementary or Upper Elementary students. This engaging project will introduce students to the expressive potential of charcoal as an art medium while exploring the concept of value and shading.

Designed by Ms. Artastic, this lesson brings Halloween fun into your classroom or homeschool while encouraging creativity and hands-on learning through a video art tutorial.

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 TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “My students loved this and followed the video perfectly. Super well done and their projects turned out great.” Teaching is Life

★★★★ “Amazing activity! Everyone's artwork came out soooo good! Love this one!” Rosalba B.

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What's Included

• Video Step-by-Step Art Tutorial: A comprehensive, easy-to-follow tutorial to guide your students.
• Lesson Plan: A two-page document detailing materials, learning objectives, goals, and step-by-step teacher and student instructions.
• Step-by-Step Drawing Handouts: Provide structure and guidance for students as they work on their projects.
• Rubric for Assessment: Simplifies evaluation with clear and actionable grading criteria.
• Completed Example: Inspire your students with a finished artwork example.
• Bulletin Board Sign: Use to display completed works in the classroom or at home for a seasonal showcase.
• Art Making Reflection Worksheets: Encourage students to reflect on their creative process.
• Artist Statement Template: Help students articulate the story behind their artwork.

This is a non-editable resource.

Perfect for Classroom & Homeschool Use

This resource is tailored for teachers and homeschool educators looking for a creative way to engage students in Halloween-themed learning. The included video tutorial and handouts make it a stress-free option for busy educators, while the project’s focus on charcoal and value ensures it ties into broader art-making skills.

Mediums & Materials Needed

• Charcoal
• Thick white paper (construction paper or cardstock)
• Step-by-step drawing handouts (included in this resource)

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About Ms Artastic

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms. Artastic) is a recognized artist and educator featured on NBC LX News. She creates engaging art lessons to inspire creativity in classrooms and homeschools worldwide.

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• Use this resource in your classroom or homeschool for years to come.
• Explore and adapt creatively!
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FILES YOU WILL DOWNLOAD

• Charcoal Ghost Halloween 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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