Christmas Art Projects Digital and Print Christmas Art Lessons Art Activities
Need Christmas Art Projects that go beyond simple holiday crafts? Looking for Digital and Print Christmas Art Lessons that can work for classroom teaching, sub plans, emergency lessons, or distance learning?
This Christmas Digital and Print Art Resource is a structured December art resource that teaches drawing skills, composition, shading, pattern design, and seasonal literacy connections — all while keeping students engaged during the most energetic month of the year.
Because December is BUSY.
You need something organized. Predictable. Independent. Flexible.
This resource gives you:
• Printable booklet format
• Google Slides digital version
• Step-by-step visual directions
• Written instructions
• Informational reading connections
• Dedicated “My Art” pages
• Clear upload directions for digital submission
It works for:
• Elementary art classrooms
• Classroom teachers integrating art
• Homeschool settings
• Sub plans
• Snow days
• Maternity leave
• 1:1 device classrooms
• Hybrid or distance learning
Flexible. Structured. Low-prep. High engagement.
WHAT STUDENTS WILL CREATE
This Christmas Art Resource includes multiple complete holiday art lessons such as:
• Candy Cane Design
• Santa Claus Drawing
• Christmas Stocking Illustration
• Christmas Bell with Emphasis & Shading
• Christmas Tree Composition
• Reindeer Character Drawing
• Holly Lettering Art
• Gingerbread Person Design
Students practice:
• Shape construction
• Pattern design
• Foreground and background
• Linear background division
• Shading and hatching
• Emphasis and focal point
• Symmetry
• Decorative lettering
• Composition planning
• Seasonal storytelling
You are teaching real art foundations — not just seasonal coloring.
HOW YOU GET YOUR FILES
Your download is a one-page PDF with a QR code and a clickable link to the Google Drive folder for this resource. Inside the folder you will find the printable PDF lessons and the Google Slides student copy. To assign the digital version, open the Slides file and choose File > Make a copy.
DIGITAL + PRINT FLEXIBILITY
PRINT OPTION:
Print double-sided and assemble into a December art booklet. Students can complete artwork directly inside or attach final artwork to the “My Art” pages.
DIGITAL OPTION:
Share the Google Slides version. Students:
• Click “Make a Copy”
• Follow step-by-step visual instructions
• Create artwork using available materials
• Take a photo
• Upload directly into their slide
• Submit digitally
Perfect for:
• Sub plans when you’re out sick
• Technology integration
• Independent art centers
• Emergency December lessons
• Distance learning
Each lesson includes both visuals and text instructions to eliminate confusion and reduce repetitive teacher questions.
THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES (Non-Editable)
• 38-page Christmas Art printable booklet
• Google Slides digital version
• Multiple complete December art projects
• Informational reading connection pages
• Step-by-step visual drawing instructions
• Written directions for students
• “My Art” final artwork pages
• Digital upload instructions
• Teacher prep and usage guidance
Everything is organized and classroom-ready.
WHY THIS CHRISTMAS RESOURCE STANDS OUT
Unlike one-off holiday crafts, this resource:
• Reinforces real art vocabulary
• Builds drawing confidence
• Supports independent completion
• Integrates literacy connections
• Allows flexible material use (paint, crayons, markers, oil pastels, colored pencils)
• Helps maintain structure during the busy holiday season
• Reduces prep time in December
Students stay focused. You stay sane.
PERFECT FOR
• K–5 Art Teachers
• Classroom Teachers
• Homeschool Educators
• December Art Units
• Christmas Art Week
• Holiday Sub Plans
• Emergency Lessons
Use one project as a quick lesson or move through the full booklet as a complete December art unit.
FAQ
Q: Who can use this resource?
A: This resource is designed for elementary art teachers, classroom teachers, homeschool educators, and substitute teachers. It works especially well for grades K–5 and can be adapted for upper elementary students.
Q: How can this be used effectively?
A: Print the booklet for structured in-class instruction, assign individual Christmas art projects as standalone lessons, or use the Google Slides version for remote or technology-integrated learning. Students create artwork using available materials and upload a photo for submission.
Q: How long will each lesson take?
A: Each Christmas art lesson typically takes 1–2 class periods depending on student age, skill level, behavior, teaching style, and chosen medium.
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About the Author
Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist featured on NBC LX News who 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. You can begin your classroom’s creative journey with her free art lesson starter pack at https://www.artastickids.com/free
Images and lessons are copyright products.
YOU MAY:
Use this resource in your classroom or homeschool setting.
Purchase additional licenses for school-wide use.
YOU MAY NOT:
Share this resource with other teachers without additional licenses.
Sell or redistribute this resource in any form.
Sincerely,
Ms Artastic
WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING
★★★★ “This resource is so well put together and easy to use! The directions are clear, the design is engaging, and it saved me so much planning time. My students were interested and enjoyed the activity, and I was able to adapt it to fit my needs. Definitely a great addition to my classroom!” LaToyia D., TPT review
★★★★ “This resource is so well put together and easy to use! The directions are clear, the design is engaging, and it saved me so much planning time. My students were interested and enjoyed the activity, and I was able to adapt it to fit my needs. Definitely a great addition to my classroom!” LaToyia D., TPT review
★★★★ “This resource makes it so easy to teach art during hybrid learning. My students love following the step by step instructions. Would love to see a winter holidays/celebrations resource.” Katie W., TPT review
★★★★ = TPT “Extremely satisfied” (TPT uses a 4-point scale).
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