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These Winter Zen Doodle Coloring Pages are a set of 10 detailed, hand-drawn winter coloring sheets that help students relax, focus and express creativity through art. Each illustration is an original Ms Artastic design, not clip art, filled with winter animals and snowy scenes.

They are a no-prep, print-and-go activity for grades 3 to 8, and work well for early finishers, sub plans and art centers during the busy months from December to February, in the art room, general classroom or homeschool.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★★ “I use these as fast finishers and my students love them. 3 of my most squirmy boys, even made a book with all the pictures. A great resource!” Patti Z.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

10 original Winter Zen Doodle coloring pages:

• Cat in Snow Gear
• Turtle in the Snow
• Mice Snowball Fight
• Animals Building a Snowman
• Owl in a Snowfall
• A Snake and Insects in the Snow
• Bunnies in Snow Gear with Snowflakes
• Winter Forest
• Winter Mouse and Bird
• Owl and Snowflakes Winter Wonderland

HOW TO USE IT

Print and hand out. Encourage students to color each small section thoughtfully rather than filling big areas with one solid color. Pages can be finished in one class or across several sessions, in groups or independently. Students can use colored pencils, crayons, felt markers, watercolor paint, chalk pastel or oil pastel.

Use them for winter art, mindfulness or SEL, early finishers or "When You're Done" bins, homeschool projects, calm-down corners and brain breaks, and substitute plans. Display finished pages as a Winter Zen Gallery Wall.

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN

Students practice mindful coloring for calm and focus, strengthen fine motor skills and pattern recognition, explore the Elements of Art: line, shape and pattern, and build patience, persistence and creative confidence.

FAQ

Who is this for?

Art teachers, classroom teachers and homeschool parents teaching grades 3 to 8.

How long does one page take?

Most students finish in 1 to 2 class periods, depending on age, focus and medium.

What art mediums work best?

Pencil crayon, marker, chalk pastel or watercolor, or a mix for extra depth and texture.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (12)

★★★★ “My students really enjoyed coloring these when they finished their work. It was an easy way to bring some festive cheer into the classroom without getting them too riled up. Thank you!” Annette B.

★★★★ “My students loved this activity for their morning work. They were very engaged and took pride in their work.” Marie C.

★★★★★ “My grade 2s really enjoyed the "big kid" doodle pages.” Keri E.

★★★★★ “So cute! Perfect for my December busy books” Lynzey B.

★★★★★ “This was a good one that I put in my supply binder and it went over well. The kids enjoyed it.” brooke W.

★★★★★ “My kids LOVE these!” Kaitlyn F.

★★★★★ “Loved using this, it definitely helped my students and I make it to break!” Britni D.

★★★★★ “Great for Grade 3 they really enjoyed these!” Lindsay A.

★★★★★ “My students loved using these for a "seasons" report on winter. Thanks!” Lisa D.

★★★★★ “I love your art, thanks for sharing!” Kate C.

★★★★★ “This was the first set I bought and liked them so much that the other seasons follow. My students love them as much as I do.” Lois D.

★★★★★ “Beautifully done!!!” Tara F.

Get free, classroom-ready art lessons and printables in my Free Art Lesson Library.

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

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

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic