Christmas Tree Craft Writing Prompt Worksheets Sub Plans Art Lesson Winter Art

This Christmas Tree Craft and Write resource combines an art and craft lesson with fiction and non-fiction writing. Students follow a tutorial to make a Christmas tree craft, then add their own artist flavor to the design so each tree is unique. The craft is inspired by the style of the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel.

After the craft, students complete writing inspired by what they made, using planning pages, prompt pages or blank writing pages. The lesson finishes with coloring, reflections and 3 Stars and a Wish. With adaptable templates and primary and intermediate writing pages, it suits Grades 1 to 5.

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
• Various Craft Elements and Patterns so each student can create their own design
• Example of the Craft
• Educator Step-by-Step Instructions and PowerPoint Step-by-Step, useful for you or to leave with a sub
• Templates to Create the Craft with a choice of elements
• Non-Fiction and Fiction Writing Planning Pages
• Non-Fiction and Fiction Writing Prompt Pages for primary and intermediate writers
• 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 the lesson plan for next year, for less prep and less waste. The templates suit different skill levels, so it works as a quick activity or a more detailed project.

Once the trees are finished, guide students into the writing. Choose fiction or non-fiction, primary or intermediate pages, or blank paper, depending on your learners. Students practice drawing, crafting and writing in one lesson, and the peer feedback and reflection pages round it off.

FAQ

What grades is this for?

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

What kind of writing does it include?

Fiction and non-fiction planning pages, prompt pages and blank writing pages.

Can I leave it with a sub?

Yes. The educator step-by-step and PowerPoint step-by-step are there to make instruction easy for you or a substitute.

Is it editable?

No. It is a non-editable PDF and PPT version, and it uses American English.

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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 creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. For clip art, you may use the images as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations. 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