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    School Specialty • Dec 3, 2015 • Last Modified: Oct 3, 2023

    Winter Art Lesson Plans & Activities

    Rather than while away those winter woes, try some fun winter art lesson plans and activities for the classroom! This is a great time to embrace the beauty of freshly fallen snow and the contrasting colors of the holidays. Be inspired by the twinkling of lights on snowflakes and ice, and craft your way straight into spring!

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    Salty Snow Silhouette

    Design a stark winter landscape with long shadows. Show silhouettes of trees, snowboarders, sleighs, or other winter scenes. Add a sprinkle of salt, and you’re set!

    Santa Handprint Ornament

    These clay ornaments will look great on the wall or a Christmas tree! Students can add a personal touch with their name, the year, and their grade in school.

    image of a holiday ornament made by making a handprint look like santa claus
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    My Snowy Day

    A fresh, snowy day is perfect for all kinds of fun. Let Peter’s experiences in The Snowy Day inspire your students to make their own snowy day collages with sparkling snowflakes and depictions of their favorite winter activities.

    Winter Weather Wonders

    In temperate climates, winter brings rain, sleet, freezing rain, hail, and snow. How does water change into so many different forms of precipitation? Use this craft as a climate lesson for an integrated study.

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    Weave a Wreath

    Weave a long-lasting evergreen wreath! This colorful decoration makes a wonderful gift.

    Bright Holiday Ornaments

    Turn recycled CDs into bedazzling holiday ornaments. These family keepsake creations sparkle!

    image of an art craft turn compact discs into bedazzled tree ornaments
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    Snowman Bookmarks

    Mark a page in your favorite book or hang it on your tree for a festive decoration. These snowmen are quick and easy to create!

    Holiday Handprint Banner

    Families always treasure handprint decorations! This easy relief print makes a wonderful, personalized gift for the holidays.

    holiday banner with a small white handprint on it

    Find even more winter lesson plans and activities from School Specialty’s Art Resource Center!

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