Winter Art Lesson Winter Snow Art Activity Rabbit Snow Art Project

In this Winter Rabbit in the Snow art lesson, students use pencil crayons and paint to create a snowy landscape with a rabbit nestled in the winter scene. It is a low-prep lesson for elementary and middle school students.

With step-by-step guidance, students layer color, create depth with shading and add texture with paint to bring their rabbit to life. It works as a seasonal project, a winter bulletin board display or a relaxing art activity.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “This lesson had great results. It was wonderful for students who have low confidence in their art skills. The step-by-step handout was perfect for students who were absent or wanted to go at their own pace instead of along with the class. Even students who put little effort into their work tried their best.” Lisa W.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• 2-Page Detailed Lesson Plan with materials, learning objectives and step-by-step teacher guidance
• Grading Rubric for easy assessment
• Winter Rabbit in the Snow Step-By-Step Drawing Handout to help students draw their rabbit
• Art Piece Demonstration with step-by-step descriptions and images (34 slides)
• Poster Example of a completed winter rabbit art piece for classroom display and inspiration

Materials: pencil, eraser, step-by-step drawing handouts, art rubrics, card stock or watercolor paper, gray paint (any kind, watered down) and pencil crayons.

HOW TO USE IT

Read the lesson plan first to see the steps and gather the materials in advance. Look over the visual and text step-by-steps, and consider making a sample yourself so you are ready to help students. Photocopy the step-by-step handouts and rubrics before the lesson.

Print the poster sample in color and show it to students before you start, as your hook. Then project the PDF on a digital projector or under a document camera for students to follow, or use it as your own guide while you demonstrate. Every step has both a visual and a text description.

FAQ

Who is this for?

Elementary and middle school students.

What materials do students use?

Pencil, eraser, card stock or watercolor paper, watered-down gray paint and pencil crayons.

How do I show the steps to students?

Project the PDF, show it under a document camera, or use it as a guide while you demonstrate. Students also have their own step-by-step drawing handout to refer to.

Is it editable?

No. It is non-editable.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (18)

★★★★ “This assignment turned out awesome! I coupled it with a writing assignment where they told a day in the life of their rabbit.” Maurita C.

★★★★ “This resource was a great, it was a good visual of guidelines just what I needed to save me time, I included this in my winter project” Elaine C.

★★★★ “This art lesson was well-structured and easy to follow. It encouraged creativity while reinforcing important artistic skills and concepts. My students were engaged throughout and proud of their final pieces. A great way to bring art into the classroom.” Courtney K.

★★★★ “It was very easy to follow, and the artwork turned out beautiful! We hung it in the hallway and all of the middle school students loved it.” Kimberley R.

★★★★ “Easy to follow instructions enable the students to produce art pieces they were very proud of!” terry H.

★★★★ “This was the perfect project to use as we finished our literature study on Rabbit Hill. It was engaging and easy to follow along.” Stefanie S.

★★★★ “I have used this for 2 years now at the end of another project. My kids really love it. I love the instruction sheet that they can refer to and I always end up with a room full of beautiful rabbits, thank you!” Reema F.

★★★★ “Too stinkin' CUTE!!!” Gloria M.

★★★★★ “Great resource. I loved how these turned out.” Korie A.

★★★★★ “Love this rabbit! Fun winter project.” Jennifer Y.

★★★★★ “This is a great lesson for how to draw. Lots of detail is provided.” Darlene M.

★★★★★ “This was a great resource for my 6th graders they were so impressed with themselves” Rachel J.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

Images and lessons are copyright products.

YOU MAY: use this in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. Any clip art may be used as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations. Additional licenses are available for school use.

YOU MAY NOT: share it with other teachers, administration or districts (admin can buy additional licenses), sell it, give it out for free or photocopy it for others.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic