Intended for Grades 2
Looking for a new holiday art lesson?
This holiday house lesson includes two different versions so it can be used from 2nd-8th grade!
Simplified Version (2nd-4th):
Students will learn about what an architect does and then talk about what features are necessary for a home (after comparing and contrasting a number of homes - house, apartment, igloo, houseboat, etc.). Afterwards students will create their own house drawing (or if you're short on time - can use one of the 6 house templates included) and then decorate them using chalk and oil pastels!
Advanced Version (5th-8th):
The advanced version of this lesson focuses on drawing in two-point perspective. First students will learn about drawing forms in two-point perspective in a variety of position (above, on, and below the horizon line). They'll also learn about how the positioning of vanishing points can distort and alter the look of a form.
Then they'll learn how to draw a house in two-point perspective.
Finally they'll learn how to use chalk and oil pastels to decorate their drawings to make them really come alive!
Materials Needed:
- Black Construction Paper (8.5”x11” used in teachers example - though you can change this) **I recommend Pacon Tru-Ray construction paper
- Chalk Pastels
- Oil Pastels
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Paper towels or baby wipes for student hands while working with pastels
This package includes:
- 2 different approaches to this Holiday House lesson
- 4 PowerPoint presentations (2 animated PPTs focusing on two-point perspective, 1 with visual step-by-step directions for doing the chalk and oil pastel, and 1 exploring architecture and house design)
- Teacher's Sample
- 6 Outlined House Templates
- House Design Inspiration Handout
- 2 Two-Point Perspective Direction Handouts (simple and advanced)
- 2 Two-Point Perspective Direction Minibooks (simple and advanced)
Please note: This item is provided as a digital download - not a physical product.
