You will love these October directed how to draw and Halloween writing activities! These step-by-step drawing activities and writing paper teach kids how to draw and follow directions. October's five directed drawings include Frankenstein, a bat, a spider, a haunted house, and a jack o' lantern.
⭐This kid-approved, no-prep directed drawing resource is fun, easy to use, and make great Halloween celebration activities and fall art activities!
⭐Teach one directed drawing each week using the differentiated Drawing Mats to build drawing skills. These five directed drawings can be used for your art lessons, independent drawing activities, or seasonal writing.
✏️ October Halloween Directed Drawings
- Frankenstein
- Spider
- Bat
- Haunted House
- Jack O' Lantern
✏️ What's Included in the October Drawing Mats:
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Step-by-Step Directed Drawing Activities
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6-step version – Students follow six simple steps to complete their drawing.
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4-step version – A simplified version with four steps for younger or beginner artists.
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Flexible Instruction Options
- Read the step-by-step instructions aloud.
- Cut apart the instruction sheet into smaller sections and staple them into a booklet.
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Drawing and Writing Integration
- Students complete their drawing in the provided space.
- A writing activity encourages storytelling based on their drawing.
- Three writing variations included:
- Two lined versions.
- One version with lines and six steps to follow.
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Additional Resources
- A themed cover page for the month.
- Extra blank writing sheets for extended learning.
- Two blank drawing sheets for additional creativity (or use their own paper).
✅Check out the preview for a closer look at what this resource provides: completed samples and the variety of pages included!
⭐Drawing Mats provide a lot of practice each week to help build drawing skills, following step-by-step instructions, and writing skills. Students can also color or paint their creations after drawing or write a story about the character they created.
❤️️Why YOU NEED Drawing Mats!
- You will build confidence and ability through repeated drawing activities.
- This resource saves you time as it is already ready for you!
- This zero-prep, versatile resource is great for independent drawing practice, whole group lessons, sub-plans, morning work, art centers, online lessons, and more!
- Differentiated to meet the needs of your learners. With the different variations, there is something for all.
- The drawings are fun to draw and chosen to keep interest high! The directed drawings are seasonal and include holidays that kids relate to.
- Each directed drawing can be completed on the sheets provided or separately as a whole class art lesson.
⭐️Want a set of directed drawings and writing activities for the entire school year? Check out the Directed Drawing Mats BUNDLE for a SPECIAL DISCOUNT (It includes a FREE Bonus Directed Drawing Calendar that makes the perfect keepsake gift).⭐️
TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID...
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jennifer S. says, "This has been a favorite in our writing station during literacy centers. Everyone in the class is able to feel like an artist. They were also very motivated to write a story to go along with it."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Krafty Katelyn says, "I love doing directed draws and so do the kids! This resource makes it easy to follow and has lots of options. Thank you!"
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Aimee C. says, "My class can't get enough directed drawing actiivites. They are a great way to have some fun, follow directions, and feel as though we are all connected as one class. We have used many drawings as a springboard for a writing lesson as well."
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