Description

Winter Activities Art Project Bundle

Decorate your bulletin board with these creative winter activities art projects. Fill up your art sub plan folder with no-prep, fuss-free art projects that pair well with other Winter activities for kids. Pair these directed drawing games with the included writing prompts to make a great display for Read Across America, Valentine’s Day, Chinese New Year, Christmas, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month, & New Year’s Eve. Each prompt comes in full and half page templates as well as two types of handwriting lines for flexibility. One prompt is geared towards lower elementary students, while the other would work well for upper elementary.

Great for classroom teachers wanting to “paint” on a dime using markers like paints, but can also work simply using colored pencils, crayons, and markers. First, print out the game and picture directions back-to-back. Then give them dice and watch them have fun creating their own art project independently. Once completed, use the writing prompts to connect literacy to your lesson. And then hang them together on your bulletin board!

Teacher Directions

I’ve included three ways students can generate their design. The first is the game board where students roll the die to select their parts. The second is a “you pick” board. Both of these are printables. And lastly, for teachers needing engaging lessons during distance learning, I’ve added digital spinner wheels!

First, print out the game and picture directions back-to-back. Then give your students dice and watch them have fun creating their own art project independently. If you have access to a smartboard or projector, use the accompanying PowerPoint presentation. It will guide the students during each part of the art project.

Once completed, have students use the self-assessment rubrics to evaluate their artwork based on craftsmanship, creativity, following directions, work habits, project goals, and clean up. And then have them complete the “Big Ideas” sheet so they can connect the creation process to their learning. 

If you are substituting or need a fast finisher activity, use the included coloring page.

Grade Levels

• 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade

Materials

• Crayons, Markers, or Colored Pencils
• White Drawing Paper
• Glue

You Will Receive

• 9 Non-Editable PDFs (Elf Hats, Valentine Hearts, Winter Mittens, Hot Chocolate Mugs, MLK Jr. Freedom Flags, New Year’s Hats, President’s Day Hats, Chinese New Year Fans, and Read Across America Hats)
• 9 Non-Editable PowerPoint Presentations
• Dice Games
• Choice-Based Drawing Version of Each Game
• Step-By-Step Picture Tutorial and Directions
• Templates
• 18 Writing Prompts
• 18 Coloring Pages
• Helpful Tips & Tricks
• Pattern Practice Drawing Page
• Paperless Google Drive digital resource for students (also for use in Google Classroom, Schoology, Canvas, Seesaw, Microsoft OneDrive, Teams, and anywhere else you can share a link to a file…link on the bottom of page 2)
• Digital Spinner Wheels in Google Slides and YouTube (links on the bottom of page 3)

Testimonials

These make sub plans easy every time! They are also great for students that finish early and they love them! Thank you! – Lacey

 

Great, easy activities to leave for subs, or to use on shortened school days. – Ellen

 

I use these for early finishers and extra credit. I teach ELA, but I am an art teacher at heart, so I love these! – Marcee F.