Christmas Art Project Reindeer Art Lesson Christmas Art Activity Reindeer Art

This Rudolph reindeer art project is a festive Christmas lesson for elementary and middle school students. Students follow a guided step-by-step drawing tutorial to sketch Rudolph and his glowing red nose, then use oil pastel color blending and painting to add rich texture.

It is a low-prep holiday art lesson that you can adjust for different skill levels, and the finished reindeer make a bright winter bulletin board display before winter break.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• 2-Page Lesson Plan with materials, learning objectives and teacher guidance
• Grading Rubric
• Step-by-Step Drawing Handout for drawing Rudolph
• Art Piece Demonstration Step-by-Step: 21 slides of visuals and instructions
• Example of a Completed Reindeer Art Piece

HOW TO USE IT

Read the lesson plan and gather the materials ahead of time: pencil, eraser, black felt or fine liner, card stock or watercolor paper, red and green paint (any kind watered down, such as tempera, acrylic or watercolor) and oil pastels, plus a step-by-step handout and rubric for each student. You may want to make a sample yourself first.

Show the finished example in color before the lesson as your hook. Then project the step-by-step pages on a digital projector or document camera for students to follow, or use them as your own guide while you demonstrate. Every step has both a picture and a written description.

FAQ

Who is this for?

Teachers of elementary and middle school students, in classrooms or at home.

What materials do I need?

Pencil, eraser, black felt or fine liner, card stock or watercolor paper, watered-down red and green paint, and oil pastels.

Can I adjust it for different skill levels?

Yes. The lesson can be easily adjusted for different skill levels.

Is it editable?

No. It is a non-editable PDF.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS

★★★★★ “awesome” brenda G.

★★★★★ “festive” Kassie D.

★★★★★ “Thank you!” Barbara J P.

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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 the clip art as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations, and 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