Friendly Ghost Directed Drawing: A Spooktacular Blend of Art, Writing & Imagination!
Halloween season is the perfect time to mix a little magic, movement, and art into your classroom — and my Friendly Ghost Directed Drawing & Writing Pack brings just that! 🎃This resource invites students to draw their own big, bouncy ghost characters with happy faces, starry skies, and moonlit backdrops. Whether you’re after a bold black-and-white contrast art piece or a calm, creative writing center activity, this pack offers endless possibilities.
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Large-Page Art Projects with Contrast and Character
For a stunning classroom display, have students:- Draw their ghosts in sharpie on white paper, then fill the background with black paint to create a bold, spooky contrast.
- Experiment with white crayon resist art — draw in white crayon first, then brush over with watery paint to make those friendly shapes glow!
- Cut out their large ghost drawings and hang them dangling from the ceiling — instant Halloween magic that makes your room feel alive (well… almost 👻).
- Encourage creativity by having students draw 3–4 ghosts together in a “ghostly scene,” each one showing different expressions or actions.
Extend the Fun with Writing and Literacy
The pack also includes writing papers, perfect for:- Placing in a writing center or using during your daily writing block.
- Inviting students to write about their ghost’s adventures, or perhaps even what the moon sees at night when the ghosts come out to play.
- Before starting, read some gently spooky stories together — think friendly ghosts, not frightful ones! This builds atmosphere and gives students descriptive ideas for their writing.
- Tie it all into your phonics lessons by exploring the “gh” sound in words like ghost, night, and light. You can play quiet sound games or listen for words that share that special spooky spelling!
Movement, Sound, and Sensory Ideas
Make the lesson an experience for all the senses:- Brainstorm spooky sounds as a class — hoots, whooshes, and creaks — and record them on an anchor chart for inspiration during writing.
- Play some wistful, floaty music and invite students to move like ghosts around the room — or even bat balloons gently in the air to explore how ghosts might “float.”
- These playful moments help students connect to the shapes and motions of their drawings while engaging their imagination.
The Magic of Contrast and Creativity
What makes this project shine is the contrast between dark and light, movement and stillness, and art and writing.Your students will be creating more than just pictures — they’ll be building stories, learning sounds, and celebrating Halloween in a calm, joyful, and expressive way.
Ready to bring some floating, friendly fun into your classroom?
🎨 Grab the Friendly Ghost Directed Drawing & Writing Pack here and watch your students’ creativity come alive (without the fright)!
