Winter Directed Drawing Winter Art Activities Worksheets December Art Lesson

These Winter Directed Drawing Lessons give students 10 step-by-step drawing activities for winter scenes and characters. They are designed for grades 1 to 4 and are easy to adapt for kindergarten or grade 5.

Each lesson has clear visual steps that build drawing skills, fine motor control and confidence. Students can draw right on the included pages, in sketchbooks or on blank paper, or you can photocopy everything into a winter drawing workbook using the draw-on and title pages. It works for art teachers, classroom teachers and homeschool parents.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★★ “Great resource! I actually used these for a fundraiser we were doing. Students used this to draw their artwork and then parents could order their child's artwork on a variety of things (coffee mugs, canvas bags, etc.) right before the holidays. It was a wonderful activity!” Amanda C.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• 10 Winter Directed Drawing Lessons with step-by-step visuals: snowman, melting snowman, owl, polar bear, penguin, snowflake, bird in the snow, snowy trees, mittens and hot chocolate
• Draw-On Pages for sketchbooks or workbook use
• Title/Cover Page to assemble a winter art booklet

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN

Students learn to draw through clear step-by-step guidance, strengthen fine motor control, and practice the elements of art: line, shape, space and pattern. The calm, focused process also makes these a good fit for mindfulness time.

HOW TO USE IT

Print the pages you need or photocopy the full set as a Winter Directed Drawing Workbook. Use them for winter art lessons, art centers, sketchbook assignments, homeschool art, sub plans, early finishers or seasonal displays. Each drawing can be done in one class or stretched over more sessions with outlining and coloring.

Students need a pencil, eraser and any coloring medium (crayons, markers, colored pencils or watercolor paint). Outlining with a black marker or fine liner gives a polished finish.

FAQ

What grades is it for?

Grades 1 to 4, and it can be adapted for kindergarten or grade 5 by adjusting pacing or detail.

How long does each lesson take?

About 30 to 45 minutes, depending on student age, skill, and whether you add coloring or background work.

Can I pair it with other subjects?

Yes. It pairs well with winter writing prompts, seasonal poetry, or STEM lessons about snow and animals in winter habitats.

What materials work best?

Pencil, eraser and coloring tools such as markers, crayons, colored pencils or watercolor. A fine liner for outlining makes the drawings stand out.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS

★★★★★ “My students absolutely love these directed drawings! They turn out so cute!” Robin Z.

★★★★★ “Love using these to add some awesome artwork to my classroom!” Ms P.

★★★★★ “Love using these on Fridays or when we have some free time!” Britta A.

★★★★★ “What an amazing resource! Perfect for a unit study on the season Winter. My students loved these directed drawings.” Samantha R.

★★★★★ “Kids love making the drawings. They turned out great!” Jessica M.

★★★★★ “My students really enjoyed this winter art activity! and they turned out great!” Amira S.

★★★★★ “Did a few of these the other day. I think they are so easy to follow and fun to do. Thank you” Jennifer M.

★★★★★ “This was a great packet to give the class a filler before winter break. The kids enjoyed it and it allowed them to keep busy while I had kids finishing up work that needed to handed in.” Kayla T.

★★★★★ “Cute and easy to follow directions” Courtney E.

★★★★★ “Great lesson, we haven't used everything yet. but the kids loved what we've done so far” Eman A.

★★★★★ “Absolutely Fabulous!” Susan V.

★★★★★ “Thank You! This is great!!!” Glitzy C.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist and educator who has been featured on NBC LX News and was the featured educator on the cover of OCO Magazine, October 2025. She designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers, is the founder of Ms Artastic, and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

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YOU MAY: use this resource for classroom, homeschool or personal educational use, and print and project it for student learning.

YOU MAY NOT: share this with other teachers or post it online. Each educator must purchase their own license.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic