Winter Snowman Art Lesson Element of Art Space Winter Art Project Artwork
Let’s celebrate the magic of winter with this Snowman Art Project that explores the Element of Art: Space! In this lesson, your students will create a beautiful winter snowman artwork using soft pastels and felt markers. This creative activity combines simple, easy-to-find materials with engaging techniques to produce stunning results.
Perfect for elementary and middle school students, this project invites learners to dive into winter-themed creativity while mastering the concept of space in art. It’s designed to captivate your students and make teaching effortless for you!
VIDEO ART LESSON
This is a video art lesson. Your download includes the lesson plan and printable pages, plus a "Watch the Video" page with a clickable link and QR code to the step-by-step video tutorial, so you can watch it anytime and show your class again later.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- Step-by-Step Video Tutorial: Pause, rewind, or play along, it’s like having your own assistant in the classroom!
- Comprehensive Lesson Plan: Detailed with materials, learning outcomes, goals, and clear “Teacher Does/Student Does” instructions.
- Student-Friendly Handouts: Printable, step-by-step guides to help every student succeed.
- Example Artwork: Inspire students with a finished piece as their visual goal.
- Rubric for Assessment: Make grading simple and transparent.
- Reflection Worksheet & Artist Statement Template: Develop critical thinking and communication skills.
- Bulletin Board Sign: Display student masterpieces with pride and flair!
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Pencil & eraser
- Black felt markers
- Cool-colored paper (blue, purple, or green) & white paper
- Soft pastels
- Scissors & glue
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS LESSON
- Engaging & Fun: Students will explore the Element of Art: Space through the cozy charm of a snowman in a winter landscape.
- Stress-Free Prep: All materials, guides, and instructions are ready to go.
- Versatile & Inclusive: Perfect for classrooms or homeschool environments.
- Wow-Worthy Results: Students will beam with pride when they see their artwork on display.
HOW TO USE THIS LESSON
- Gather Materials Ahead of Time: Use the included materials list for easy prep.
- Play the Video Tutorial: Either guide students through it yourself or let the video do the teaching for you!
- Inspire with a Sample: Show the example artwork to spark creativity.
- Provide Handouts: Give each student a step-by-step guide for stress-free success.
- Showcase the Results: Use the bulletin board sign to create a winter wonderland of student artwork!
LET’S CONNECT & CREATE TOGETHER
Celebrate the magic of the season while teaching art fundamentals with this enchanting snowman project. Let’s make art fun and easy, you’ve got this, art teacher!
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.
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FILES YOU WILL DOWNLOAD
- Winter Snowmen Space Art Lesson - Video Lesson + Lesson Plan - Ms Artastic.zip: the lesson plan and printable pages (PDF), plus a "Watch the Video" page (PDF) with a clickable link and QR code to the step-by-step video tutorial
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