Charcoal Art History and Techniques — Let's take a quick look at charcoal and how it was used in art history, types of charcoal and then practice some techniques for using charcoal as a medium. This is a great intro and warm up before you jump into a lesson/final project. I always practice first, it makes student drawing much better if they get some skills down first before just scribbling with the charcoal.
 
History & Drawing with Chalk Pastel — Looking at the beginning of chalk pastel drawing and learn proper methods for using chalk pastel so students aren't just scribbling and making a huge chalky mess. 2 worksheets walks them through techniques and 3 practices (fire, apple and dark to light) with their new learned skills. Great as a sub plan, bell ringer, intro to texture lesson, virtual, etc.
 
Oil Pastel — A brief history of oil pastel and what they are, include Picasso's piece. Although not many famous artists choose oil pastels as their choice of medium in final projects, oils are so fun to use and teach. Learn proper methods for using oil pastel so students aren't just scribbling. 2 worksheets walks them through 12 techniques and 3 objects to color with their new learned skills. Great as a sub plan, bell ringer, intro to texture lesson, virtual, etc.