Winter Digital and Print Art Lessons Winter Art Projects Winter Art Sub Plans

Need Winter Art Lessons that actually teach real art skills — not just snowmen crafts? Looking for Digital and Print Art Projects that work in your classroom, as emergency sub plans, OR for distance learning?

This Winter Digital and Print Art Resource gives you structured, step-by-step winter art lessons that teach Elements of Art, composition, color theory, and seasonal connections — all while staying flexible enough to use with ANY art medium.

Students can complete these lessons:

• In the classroom

• As independent work

• With a substitute teacher

• During maternity leave

• For remote or distance learning

• In homeschool settings

• As snow-day assignments

• Through Google Classroom

And because it includes both a printable PDF booklet and a Google Slides version, you can assign it however your teaching situation demands.

This is flexible, low-prep, high-impact winter art instruction.

WHAT STUDENTS WILL CREATE

This Winter Art Resource includes multiple complete art projects such as:

• Winter Tree Landscape

• Penguin Art Project

• Winter Landscape with Foreground & Background

• Cat in the Snow

• Snowflake Design

• Snowy Owl Drawing

• Snowman Art

• Hot Chocolate Mug Design

Each project includes:

• Informational reading connection pages

• Visual examples

• Step-by-step visual directions

• Written instructions

• A dedicated “My Art” page for final artwork

Students explore:

• Landscape composition

• Foreground and background

• Cool color theory (blue, green, purple)

• Texture and line variation

• Shape and symmetry

• Pattern design

• Seasonal themes and visual storytelling

• Animal illustration

• Object design

This is not filler work. This builds visual literacy and art vocabulary.

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 winter art booklet. Students complete projects directly inside the booklet or attach artwork to the “My Art” pages.

DIGITAL OPTION:

Share the Google Slides “Make a Copy” link. Students:

• Follow step-by-step slides

• Create artwork using any materials at home

• Take a photo

• Upload it into the slide

• Submit digitally

Perfect for:

• 1:1 classrooms

• Hybrid models

• Distance learning

• Technology integration

• Art substitutes

• Independent art centers

Every lesson includes both visuals and text instructions to eliminate confusion and support independent completion.

THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES (Non-Editable)

• 38-page Winter Art printable booklet

• Google Slides digital version

• Multiple complete winter art lessons

• 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 ready to assign.

WHY THIS WINTER RESOURCE STANDS OUT

Unlike simple seasonal worksheets, this resource:

• Teaches real art skills

• Integrates literacy and informational reading

• Reinforces color theory (cool colors)

• Supports composition and spatial awareness

• Allows flexible material use (paint, crayons, markers, oil pastels, colored pencils)

• Works independently for students

• Is structured enough for substitute teachers

It’s a complete winter art solution — without extra planning stress.

PERFECT FOR

• Elementary Art Teachers

• Classroom Teachers integrating art

• Homeschool Families

• January Art Lessons

• Winter Art Units

• Sub Plans

• Emergency Lessons

• Distance Learning Assignments

Use one project as a quick lesson or move through the full booklet as a structured winter art unit.

FAQ

Q: Who can use this resource?

A: This resource is ideal 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.

Q: How can this be used effectively?

A: Print the booklet for in-class instruction, assign individual winter projects as standalone lessons, or use the Google Slides version for remote learning. Students create artwork using available materials and upload a photo for submission.

Q: How long will each lesson take?

A: Each winter art lesson typically takes 1–2 class periods depending on student age, skill level, pacing, class behavior, 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

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