Snowy Creativity: 3 Winter Art Projects for Elementary Students + Free Resource!
Winter is the perfect season to infuse creativity into the classroom. In this blog post, we'll explore three delightful winter art projects designed for elementary students, capturing the magic of the season. Plus, stay tuned till the end for a special treat – a free resource to enhance art analysis skills. Let's embark on a journey of snowy creativity!
Winter Landscape Paintings with Gold Leaf
Elevate the winter art experience with a wintry twist on this best-loved landscapes featuring gold leaf project.
Students can easily transform mountainous landscapes into snowy scenes by incorporating more white hues. To add a captivating textured snow effect, have them mix equal parts white school glue and shaving cream. This fluffy mixture can be applied with a brush or sponge, creating a flurry-like appearance. As it dries, the puffy texture adds dimension to the artwork, providing both a visual and tactile experience that students will adore.
This lesson seamlessly integrates with books like The Mitten, The Snowy Day, and The Shortest Day: Celebrating Winter Solstice. This is one of the finest elementary art projects to incorporate into any classroom’s wintery instructional mix.
Penguin Portraits
Step into the whimsical world of penguin portraits with this exciting dice roll game where students follow drawing prompts generated by a roll of the dice to kickstart their artwork.
Once complete, they can compare and contrast their creations with the masterful Penguino Ballerino by Lino Tagliapietra. It’s such a fun compare and contrast activity because at first glance the two works do not have anything in common. Upon closer inspection, however, students will be amazed to see a penguin-shape in Tagliapietra’s work.
This interactive approach not only enhances artistic skills but also encourages individual expression and creativity.
This lesson harmoniously combines charming picture books like Tacky the Penguin, How Do Penguins Play?, and Little Penguin to add a delightful twist to the winter art experience. These stories become integral companions to the elementary art projects, making it another perfect addition to any classroom's winter-themed curriculum.
Winter Wonderland Monoprinting with Peter Rabbit
Explore the world of monoprinting with nibs and ink inspired by Beatrix Potter. Use the exact same process as this lesson but feature "A Winter's Tale" by Beatrix Potter.
In this unique lesson, students will use an image of Peter from the winter story to craft their unique wintry scenes. This lesson not only introduces young artists to the timeless charm of Beatrix Potter's world but also teaches them to explore a unique art media and process.
FREE Resource: Winter Landscapes Art Analysis Task Cards
Target critical thinking skills with this free art analysis resource! These task cards feature winter landscapes in art and include QR codes for an interactive experience. Students can scan the codes to access information about the artworks and respond using the provided analysis sheets. This resource not only complements the winter art projects but also adds an artsy touch to your classroom.
(This resource will be sent to your inbox once you verify your email address. Enjoy!)
Conclusion
Get ready to immerse your students in the joy of snowy creativity with these winter art projects!
From textured snow scenes to unique Peter Rabbit monoprinting, these activities promise to engage and inspire young minds.
Don't forget to download your free Winter Landscapes Art Analysis Task Cards – an invaluable resource for art appreciation in the winter season! Happy creating!
Affiliate Disclosure: Party in the Art Room is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on this site, a commission may be earned.
I’m Amanda, and I align standards and integrate content to help teachers meet the needs of the Whole Child in art class! I have yet to find a standard that I couldn’t teach through art, and I want to share it all with you.
Not sure where to start with bringing art and content together? This freebie guide is packed with 25 ideas to align your art lessons with math and ELA standards. Your students will be crafting art and practicing algebraic thinking. Win-win!
I want all students to feel successful in the art room, so I created a standards-based Daffodil Collage lesson to do just that! The lesson includes an artist study, student reflection, and more, so push your artists to their full potential.
Follow along on my Instagram page for more tips on teaching the Whole Child in the art room!
Connecting art and content together doesn’t have to be mind-boggling. I’ve made it simple with 25 math and ELA art lesson starters - for free! Plus, I included 15 worksheets for students to reflect on their art-making journey.