What to Do in Your Art Room This January: Monthly Calendar & Tips

January is here, bringing fresh starts, renewed energy, and a plethora of creative possibilities for your art room. It’s the perfect time to engage students with winter-themed art projects and begin planning for the year ahead. Whether you’re looking for quick and fun ideas or ready to dive into more complex lessons, these January art activities will inspire creativity in your classroom.

Art Projects for January

Engage your students with these fun and accessible projects that embrace the season’s beauty while adding a creative twist:

• Dice Roll Penguins: Combine math skills with creativity by using a dice roll game to design adorable, personality-filled penguins. Each student’s creation will be unique, making this a classroom favorite.

• Adding Color to Winter White: Use bold, bright hues to contrast winter’s snowy whites. Think vibrant painted landscapes, rainbow winter trees, or abstract snowstorms with colorful splashes of paint.

• Monoprinting with Peter Rabbit: Tie art to literacy by exploring the charming characters in Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit. Students will create monoprints inspired by the whimsical, wintry settings from the story.

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Amanda’s Best Tips for a Successful January

Refresh Your Space: Take a moment to tidy up your art room and restock supplies. A clean, organized space sets the tone for a productive and creative month.
Revisit Routines: Use January as an opportunity to reteach procedures like cleanup, supply distribution, or project transitions. Consistency is key!
Mix Art with Other Subjects: Projects like the monoprinting activity tied to Peter Rabbit are a great way to integrate literacy into your art lessons.