Christmas Craft Stocking Craft Writing Prompt Worksheets Sub Plans Art Lesson

In this Christmas Stocking Craft and Write, students follow a tutorial to make a Christmas stocking craft, then add their own artistic flavor with the various cut-and-glue elements included, so every stocking is unique. Afterwards, they complete fiction or non-fiction writing inspired by their craft, and finish with coloring, reflections and a 3 Stars and a Wish.

The adaptable templates suit grades 1 to 5, and the craft is inspired by the style of the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel. Photocopy the elements, put a few out at each table for students to choose from, and save the unused pieces with your lesson plan for next year, for less prep and less waste.

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 and summative assessment
• Craft elements, patterns and templates so each student can create a unique design
• Example of Craft
• Educator step-by-step instructions and a PowerPoint step-by-step, easy to teach from or leave with a sub
• Non-fiction and fiction writing planning pages
• Non-fiction and fiction writing prompt pages at primary and intermediate levels
• Blank writing pages

This resource uses American English and is not editable.

HOW TO USE IT

Start with the warm-up drawing challenge and the theme reading. Students then build their stocking from the templates and elements, choosing the pieces they want. Use the planning and prompt pages for fiction or non-fiction writing about the craft, or the blank pages for open writing, and wrap up with peer feedback, the rubric and 3 Stars and a Wish.

It can be a quick activity or a more detailed project, and it is a low-prep option when you are short on art supplies and time.

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN

Students practice drawing and crafting, make their own design choices, and connect their craft to writing. The fiction and non-fiction pages build critical thinking, language development and imaginative storytelling, while the reflections help them think about their work and winter traditions.

FAQ

What grades is it for?

Grades 1 to 5. The writing pages come in primary and intermediate levels.

What kind of writing is included?

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

Is it editable?

No. It is a non-editable PDF with a PPT version.

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 (admin can buy additional licenses), sell it, give it out for free or photocopy it for others.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic