Christmas Writing Practice Directed Drawing Christmas Sentence Writing and Draw

This Christmas Write and Draw resource pairs a step-by-step directed drawing with sentence writing practice for K to 2 students. On each page, students draw a Christmas picture, trace and write the word, trace and write a simple sentence, and then write their own sentence using the word.

Drawing first gives young writers something real to look at, talk about and write about. The drawings are Christmas themed: Santa, reindeer, Christmas tree, elf, gingerbread man, candy cane, mistletoe, stocking, Christmas light, wreath, ornament, bear, penguin, bell, candle, present, gingerbread house, Christmas sweater, dove and cardinal. The directed drawings are created by Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic).

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “I loved this resource and it worked great for my needs!” Hilary W.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)

• 1 Resource Cover Page
• 1 About the Writing and Drawing Booklets Page, explaining how the resource supports art integration, directed drawing and sentence writing
• 1 How to Use Write and Draws Page with prep ideas and classroom suggestions
• 1 Christmas Write and Draw Booklet Cover, a student title page with a name line
• 1 Christmas KWL Page for what students know, wonder and learn about Christmas
• 1 Christmas Poem Page
• 20 Christmas Directed Drawing and Sentence Writing Pages
• 1 Christmas Art Challenge Page, a whimsical scene of woodland creatures decorating their own special tree in the snowy forest

HOW TO USE IT

Use the pages for morning work, writing centers, art centers, early finishers, sub plans, December writing practice or homeschool writing practice. Print single pages as you need them, or turn the set into a Christmas write and draw booklet that students work through over time.

Every page follows the same format, so students get repeated practice and know what to expect. It suits visual learners and reluctant writers especially well, because the drawing gives them a starting point before the writing. Along the way students practice handwriting, vocabulary, fine motor skills and written expression.

FAQ

Who is this for?

Classroom teachers, homeschool educators, substitute teachers and art teachers working with K to 2 students.

What kind of writing does it support?

Sentence writing. Students trace and write a themed word, trace and write a simple sentence, and write their own sentence using the word.

How long does each page take?

It depends on the student, your writing expectations and how much detail they add. One page may fit in one class or writing block, and students who color carefully may take longer.

Is it editable?

No. It is a non-editable PDF.

Do students need to be strong artists?

No. The drawing steps are there to help students feel successful, and they can add their own details before writing.

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

YOU MAY NOT: use this on OutSchool, put it on your blog, 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