Penguin Art Project Penguin Chick Art Lesson Winter Art Activity for Primary

In this Penguin Chick Art Project, students use felt markers and charcoal to create a fluffy, expressive penguin chick for the winter season. It fits a winter animals unit, Arctic studies or a seasonal art lesson.

Students use charcoal or oil pastel smudging and blending to add depth and softness to the feathers, and felt markers for color details and bold contrast. This mixed-media approach introduces different art materials and builds skills in drawing, shading and creating texture.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “I cannot recommend this resource highly enough! The artwork is absolutely stunning, and the lesson steps are laid out with such clarity that they’re a breeze to follow. The kids were completely captivated throughout the entire activity, and their enthusiasm was truly infectious. By the end, they had created such beautiful pieces of art that I was absolutely blown away. This resource combines artistic inspiration with flawless execution, making it an invaluable tool for anyone looking to spark creativity and engagement. It's a game-changer!” Emma P.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (30 PAGES, NON-EDITABLE)

• About the Resource: a brief introduction to the lesson, learning goals and objectives
• Lesson Plan (2 pages) with materials, learning outcomes, instructional goals and "Teacher Does/Student Does" guided steps
• Winter Penguin Chick Step-by-Step Drawing Handout
• Charcoal Blending Techniques Guide with tips on shading, smudging and layering for soft, feathery textures
• Art Piece Demonstration Step-by-Step: 22 slides with detailed images and descriptions
• Example of Completed Art Piece
• Bulletin Board Display Sign
• Rubric for Art Piece assessing craftsmanship, technique, creativity and effort

HOW TO USE IT

Look over the lesson plan and gather the materials in advance, then read through the visual and text step-by-steps. You may want to make a sample yourself so you are ready to help students. Photocopy the student handouts you need, such as the step-by-step drawing and rubric, and print the example artwork in color to show before the lesson as your hook.

Project the step-by-step pages for students to follow, show them under a document camera (best printed in color), or use them as your own guide while you demonstrate. Every step has both a picture and a text description.

Materials: pencil, eraser, black felt, 30 step-by-step drawing handouts, charcoal, card stock or watercolor paper, washable felt markers, paintbrush and water.

FAQ

What techniques do students learn?

Charcoal or oil pastel smudging and blending for soft feathers, plus felt marker details for color and contrast.

How is the artwork assessed?

With the included rubric, which looks at craftsmanship, technique, creativity and effort.

Is it editable?

No. The 30 pages are non-editable.

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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 in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. Additional licenses are available for school use.

YOU MAY NOT: share it 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

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (7)

★★★ “This resource met expectations and was helpful for my needs. I appreciate the effort that went into creating it. Thank you!"” Courtney K.

★★★★ “My student loved using this resource in my class. they had a littllet trouble in the begining at first but enjoyed the resourse and complited the project.” Carlos M Berrios

★★★★ “Very well organized and explained art project. Students were able to see success and be proud of their work despite them doubting themselves at the beginning of the lesson. Some students even framed it for their parents as a gift.” PlayToLearn by Tasha A

★★★★ “This realistic baby penguin is adorable! Love how each step is broken down” Adrianna V.

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