Winter Cartoon Grid Drawing Worksheets Winter Drawing Art Activities for Kids
This Winter Cartoon Grid Drawing resource gives students in grades 1 to 4 a simple, structured way to build drawing confidence. Students copy a winter cartoon one square at a time from the example grid into the blank grid beside it, which helps them slow down, focus and feel successful.
The cartoon images are drawn by Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) and include snowflakes, penguins, hot chocolate, mittens and snowy animals. Along the way students build observation skills, fine motor control, hand eye coordination and attention to detail. It suits classroom teachers, art teachers, substitute teachers and homeschool families.
WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING
★★★★ “Simple easy instructions, very clear and easy to follow and complete. This is very well made!” Conrad C.
WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)
- 1 Resource Cover Page
- 1 Instructions and Classroom Ideas Page explaining the purpose of cartoon grid drawing and its benefits
- 1 How to Use Grid Draws Page with step by step teacher directions
- 1 Classroom Use Ideas Page with five ways to use the resource
- 1 Winter Grid Drawings Booklet Cover, a student title page with a name line
- 1 Winter KWL Page
- 1 Winter Poem Page for a literacy connection
- 20 Winter Cartoon Grid Drawing Worksheets: snowflake, ice skate, hot chocolate, mittens, snowman, pinecone, penguin, snowy tree, winter jacket, snow globe, walrus, snowy owl, polar bear, caribou, seal, penguin chick, narwhal, mouse, arctic fox and cardinal
- 1 Winter Art Challenge Page with an extra cartoon grid drawing
- 1 Winter Drawing Prompt Page where students create a magical winter scene with animals in scarves and hats and snow falling in colors they have never seen before
HOW TO USE IT
Use the pages for winter art lessons, early finishers, art centers, sub plans, morning work, homeschool art or fine motor practice. They work as a quiet independent activity, a guided lesson, or a booklet students work through over the winter.
Working square by square takes away the pressure of drawing a whole image at once. Students notice lines, shapes and spacing more clearly, which helps those who say they “can’t draw” get started.
FAQ
Who is this for?
Students in grades 1 to 4, and the art teachers, classroom teachers, homeschool educators and substitute teachers who teach them.
How long does it take?
It depends on the image, the student’s age and whether they add color. Some pages fit in one class, and a full booklet can stretch across several classes.
Is it editable?
No. It is a non-editable PDF.
What skills does it support?
Fine motor skills, hand eye coordination, observation, attention to detail, drawing confidence and creative thinking.
ALL TEACHER REVIEWS
★★★★ “I would use these when I had a sub. Students could do this on their own and enjoyed it.” Dana M.
★★★ “Used this resource as a last minute visual arts lesson for a supply teacher. It was great and kept them engaged.” Dalia K.
★★★★ “This was an easy way for my students to feel successful in drawing!” Emily L.
★★★★ “These were a great brain break in between testing sessions. Students enjoyed these.” Kristen T.
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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