Reindeer Portraits First Grade

This lesson was found on Pinterest and was perfect for the last week of school before Christmas break.  First graders looked at three different types of portraits, one of which was this famous lady!

 

After discussing portraits, students were given step by step directions on how to draw a reindeer up close.  Those who do not celebrate Christmas made it a regular reindeer and others chose to add a red nose or Christmas decorations.  We used crayons to color the background and details and then painted the face with thinned brown tempera. This lesson took just 35 minutes and the kids did a great job!