FREE January Art Inspiration Guide Winter Art Lesson Ideas FREE Art Activities

This free January Art Inspiration Guide brings together winter-themed art ideas, printable worksheets, sketchbook prompts and planning support in one place. It is made for K to 12 classroom teachers, art teachers, substitute teachers and homeschool educators.

January can feel like a reset month for teachers and students. The guide helps you ease back into routines after winter break with calm, ready-to-use art inspiration, including winter art prompts, cool color activities, sketchbook ideas, lesson ideas for every grade and links to free art tutorials.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “Gave me great ideas for the month of January to get my kiddos going!” Leslee J.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)

• 18-page January Art Inspiration Guide
• K to 12 January Art Lesson Ideas, one idea per grade from Kindergarten through Grade 12
• Winter-Themed Printable Art Worksheets: Winter Artwork drawing page, Cool Colors artwork page and Polar Bear zen doodle line-pattern worksheet
• 10 January Sketchbook Prompts for independent art practice
• January Teaching Tips for easing back into routines after winter break
• Student Handout encouraging drawing and art practice at home
• Links to free Ms Artastic YouTube art tutorials
• Planning Support for classroom teachers and homeschool families

HOW TO USE IT

Use the guide as a monthly planning tool, a student art packet or a creative jump-start for winter lessons. It works for morning work, sketchbook warm-ups, early finishers, soft starts, centers, sub plans or whole-class inspiration, and homeschool families can use it as a low-pressure creativity guide during the winter months.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Classroom teachers, art teachers, substitute teachers and homeschool educators working with students in Kindergarten through Grade 12.

How long will the activities take?

It varies, but most can be completed in 1 to 3 class periods depending on age, skill level, class behavior, instruction style and time available.

Is it editable?

No. It is a non-editable PDF.

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 in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. Any clip art may be used 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 (administrators may purchase additional licenses), sell it, give it away for free or photocopy it for others.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic