Winter Art Project Snowman Art Lesson Winter Art Lesson Snowman Art Activity

In this Winter Snowman Art Project, students create a snowman painting in a cozy winter scene using oil pastels and paint. It is a festive mixed media lesson for the winter season and the lead-up to Christmas.

The finished snowmen make a cheerful bulletin board display. Students start with an easy drawing handout, add a painted snowy background, then bring the snowman to life with oil pastel color and detail.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “It was so easy to use. The students did the whole activity in a morning! I used large paper for the background, to fill up empty bulletin boards in the hallway. It brought the walls to life!” Sue T.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• Lesson Plan (2 pages) with step-by-step instructions, learning outcomes and materials
• Step-by-Step Visual and Text Guide for students
• Winter Snowman Drawing Handout, an easy drawing guide to get students started
• Art Piece Demonstration, a 13-slide step-by-step demonstration with descriptions and images
• Grading Rubric
• Student/Teacher Art Project Assessment that matches the rubric
• Student Project Reflection
• Artist Statement Template

HOW TO USE IT

Review the lesson plan and gather your materials in advance: pencil and eraser, a black felt pen for outlining, tempera or watercolor paint cakes for the snowy background, oil pastels for color and detail, cardstock or watercolor paper, and a paintbrush and water. Photocopy the drawing handout, rubrics and student project reflection.

Show the finished example before you start to get students excited. Then project the step-by-step guide on a digital projector or document camera, or use it as your own guide for a demo. Finish with the rubric, the student/teacher assessment and the reflection.

FAQ

What materials do students need?

Pencil and eraser, a black felt pen, tempera or watercolor paint cakes, oil pastels, cardstock or watercolor paper, and a paintbrush and water.

Can I project the steps?

Yes. The step-by-step guide has visual and written instructions you can show on a projector or document camera.

How do I assess the artwork?

Use the grading rubric with the matching student/teacher assessment, and have students complete the project reflection and artist statement.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (3)

★★★★ “Thank you for the great resource to use with my class.” Debbie B.

★★★★ “I am prepping for Christmas! and this is a great activity to do. It is well done and and easy to use.” Passionate P.

★★★ “Great product!!” sandra w.

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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 the classroom, for homeschooling or in private settings, print it for student reference, displays or bulletin boards, and use it in creative ways such as graphics for websites or binder covers.

YOU MAY NOT: share this resource with other teachers or upload it to public websites without proper licensing, or distribute or photocopy it for others unless additional licensing is purchased.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic