Winter Mitten Craft Writing Prompt Worksheets Sub Plans Winter Art Lesson

In this Winter Mittens Craft and Write, students follow a tutorial to make a winter mitten craft, then write about it. The craft comes with various patterns and elements to cut and glue, so each student can add their own artist flavor and make a unique mitten inspired by winter. The craft style is inspired by the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel.

After the craft, students complete fiction or non-fiction writing inspired by what they made, using different types of writing paper, writing prompts or blank pages, and finish with coloring, reflection and a 3 Stars and a Wish. With adaptable templates, 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 self-reflection
• Craft elements and patterns for student-led, unique designs
• Craft example
• Educator step-by-step instructions and PowerPoint step-by-step, easy to use yourself or leave with a sub
• Craft templates
• Fiction and non-fiction writing planning pages
• Fiction and non-fiction writing prompt pages for primary and intermediate writers
• Blank writing pages

HOW TO USE IT

Photocopy the craft elements and put a few out at each table so students can choose the pieces they want. Save the unused pieces with the lesson plan for next year, for less prep and less waste. Use the step-by-step slides to guide the craft, then move into the writing pages that best fit your students.

The resource connects art and literacy: students practice drawing and crafting, then plan and write about what they created, building writing skills alongside creativity.

FAQ

What grades is this for?

Grades 1 to 5. The templates and writing pages adapt to primary and intermediate writers.

What kind of writing is included?

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

Is it easy to leave with a sub?

Yes. The educator step-by-step instructions and PowerPoint step-by-step are designed for that.

Is it editable?

No. It is not editable, 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 the 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