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