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Spooky Art Creations

Lesson Plan

Spooky Art Creations

Halloween art

In this lesson, students will engage in a fun and creative Halloween art activity. They will work collaboratively to create spooky-themed artwork using markers. This lesson is important as it encourages creativity, teamwork, and fine motor skills development, while also allowing students to express themselves artistically in a festive context.

Audience

7-8 year olds

Time

1 hour

Approach

Active Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Markers, Large sheets of paper, Halloween-themed stencils, Scissors, Glue, and Printable Cards: Halloween Art Prompts

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion about Halloween and its symbols (e.g., pumpkins, ghosts, bats).
  • Show examples of Halloween art to inspire students.
  • Explain the activity: creating a collaborative Halloween mural.

Step 2

Group Formation

5 mins

  • Divide students into small groups of 3-4.
  • Assign each group a section of the mural to work on.

Step 3

Art Creation

30 mins

  • Distribute materials: markers, paper, stencils, scissors, and glue.
  • Encourage students to use stencils and their creativity to draw and color Halloween-themed images.
  • Remind them to collaborate and share ideas within their group.

Step 4

Gallery Walk

10 mins

  • Once the artwork is complete, have each group present their section of the mural.
  • Conduct a gallery walk where students can view and appreciate each other's work.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Gather students and discuss what they enjoyed about the activity.
  • Highlight the importance of teamwork and creativity.
  • Display the completed mural in the classroom or hallway.
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Worksheet

Halloween Art Prompts

These printable cards provide creative prompts for students to inspire their Halloween-themed artwork. Each card contains a different Halloween-related idea or character to draw.




Draw a spooky haunted house.







Create a friendly ghost family.







Design a pumpkin patch with different faces.







Illustrate a witch's magical potion.







Sketch a bat flying in the moonlight.




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