Winter Snowman Craft Writing Prompt Worksheets Sub Plans Art Lesson

This Winter Snowman Craft and Write is an art, craft and literacy lesson for grades 1 to 5. Students follow a tutorial to make a winter snowman craft, then add their own artistic flavor by choosing from a variety of cut-and-glue elements, so every snowman turns out different.

After the craft, students complete fiction or non-fiction writing inspired by what they made, using planning pages, prompt pages or blank writing pages. The lesson wraps up with coloring, reflection and a 3 Stars and a Wish self-assessment. The adaptable templates make it work across different skill levels and ages.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF AND PPT VERSION)

• Lesson Plan (2 pages)
• Learning Standards Covered
• Lesson Hook, a warm-up drawing challenge
• About the Theme reading to read aloud or for students to read
• 2 Rubrics so you can tailor the lesson to your students
• Writing Peer Feedback page
• 3 Stars and a Wish for self-reflection and summative assessment
• Craft Elements and Patterns so each student can create a unique design
• Example Craft
• Educator Step-by-Step Instructions and PowerPoint Step-by-Step, handy for you or to leave with a sub
• Craft Templates with a choice of elements
• Non-Fiction and Fiction Writing Planning Pages
• Non-Fiction and Fiction Writing Prompt Pages in primary and intermediate versions
• Blank Writing Pages

This resource uses American English and is not editable.

HOW TO USE IT

Photocopy the craft elements and put a few out at each table so students can pick the ones they want. Save the unused pieces with your lesson plan for next year, which means less prep and less waste. The step-by-step PowerPoint makes it easy to teach yourself or leave for a substitute.

Once the snowmen are finished, guide students into writing about their craft. Choose the primary or intermediate writing pages to match your learners, and finish with the reflection and peer feedback pages.

FAQ

What grades is this for?

Grades 1 to 5, with adaptable templates and primary and intermediate writing pages.

Do I need a lot of art supplies?

No. The craft is built from templates and cut-and-glue elements that you photocopy.

Can it be a quick activity?

Yes. It can be a quick activity or a more detailed project, depending on your schedule.

Is it editable?

No. It is not editable.

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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 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