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Cool Christmas Tree Chalk Art Project For Kids

Are you looking for a fun, simple chalk pastel drawing idea for Winter? With our foolproof chalk pastel lesson, kids will love creating fun chalk pastel Christmas tree drawings!

chalk Christmas tree drawings.
These two Christmas tree drawings were completed by a 7 and 5-year-old.

Whether you want to draw a simple Christmas tree or add your ornaments, this drawing idea is suitable for children of all ages.

Why You Will Love This Art Idea


  • KID FRIENDLY – These materials are suitable for children of any age. Younger children may need help drawing with glue.
  • COULD DRAW FROM OBSERVATION – Look at real pine trees to decide on the shape of your drawing.
  • ADD UNIQUE DESIGNS – Children naturally add many things to Christmas drawings.

Supplies you’ll need

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chalk pastels in container.

*After years of experience with all sorts of black construction papers, this brand is a must. You can do this project with any size. Some examples in this lesson are 6″ x 9″ and 9″x 12″. For younger children (1st graders and younger might even do best on 12″ x 18″ paper).

Christmas Tree Chalk Drawing Tutorial

Step 1: Sketch With A Pencil

This is an optional step. Sometimes, it is better to draw with glue, as this forces children to avoid adding too much detail.

  • Keep your tree drawing simple. A triangular shape or three tiers of triangles will work well.

Step 2: Outline The Drawing With Glue

Carefully use a glue bottle to outline the drawings and main lines with glue. Keep the tip of the glue bottle touching the paper and draw quickly.

black paper with glue drawn Christmas trees on table.

Step 3: Let Dry

Depending on the thickness of the glue line, it may take a few hours to completely dry.

Step 4: Add Chalk Pastels

Our favorite way to add color to glue drawings on black paper is with chalk pastels. The glue resists the chalk and acts like an outline.

collage of images child's hand showing how to color Christmas tree with chalk pastels.

You can show children how to blend different green colors and add shadows or let them design their Christmas tree drawings without much guidance. Let them be creative!

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Step 5: Spray Drawings

If you are using chalk pastels, it is best to spray them with a workable fixative.

3 different chalk pastel Christmas tree drawings.

Tips

  • School glue works well but may not have as much relief as you would like.
  • Glue-All is a thicker glue that doesn’t spread out as much. This is an excellent option for older kids because it is not as washable.
  • Make sure to lay your glue drawings completely flat to dry. Most drying racks have a tilt, and the drawings will drip or smear.
  • Practice blending green chalk pastels to get new colors before beginning.
  • Add finishing touches by using an eraser to clean up extra smudges before spraying your drawings.

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The best part about this Christmas tree chalk art project is that it is simple enough for any beginner to create this Winter.