Winter Directed Drawing

The Winter Directed Drawing blends art and literacy with 10 winter themed directed drawing activities and differentiated writing pages, making it ideal for classrooms or homeschool settings. Engage students with step-by-step drawing guides and writing prompts designed to spark creativity and support skill development.

What’s Included:

• 10 Winter-Themed Drawings: Beanie, mitten, mountains, penguin, pine tree, polar bear, sled, snow shovel, snowman, and sweater (jumper).
• 3 Differentiated Page Styles:
  • Drawing Directions Pages: Full-page instructions for creating drawings on separate paper.
  • Draw It Pages: Half-page instructions with space to draw directly on the page.
  • Draw & Write Pages: Half-page instructions with room for both drawing and writing.
• Cover page, lined writing pages, and blank drawing pages for extra flexibility.

How to Use:

• Step-by-Step Drawing: Guide students through detailed instructions to create winter-themed artwork.
• Creative Writing: Pair drawings with written sentences or stories using the differentiated pages.
• Flexible Formats: Choose pages based on students’ abilities and classroom goals, from pure art activities to integrated art and writing exercises.

Why Teachers Love It:

• Supports Literacy: Combines visual art with writing for cross-curricular engagement.
• Encourages Creativity: Inspires students to explore their imaginations through drawing and storytelling.
• Differentiated Options: Adapts to various skill levels and developmental stages.

Perfect for seasonal centers, art lessons, or morning work, this Winter Directed Drawing and Writing resource will inspire creativity and foster learning!

Subject Integration Ideas

Art:

• Create a winter art gallery using students’ drawings.
• Assemble drawings into a mural or collage depicting a snowy landscape.
• Let students customize their drawings with unique patterns and craft supplies.

Literacy:

• Use drawings as prompts for winter-themed stories or poems.
• Encourage students to create characters and write their adventures.
• Build winter vocabulary through descriptive writing exercises.

Math:

• Identify geometric shapes in the drawing steps (e.g., circles, triangles).
• Practice counting by identifying features in drawings, like buttons or snowflakes.
• Measure and compare the size of finished drawings.

Science:

• Use animal drawings (like penguins or polar bears) to discuss habitats and adaptations.
• Explore winter weather, snow formation, and evergreen trees using related drawings.
• Introduce material science by discussing warm clothing, such as mittens and beanies.

This versatile resource is a wonderful way to integrate art, literacy, math, and science into your winter lessons while keeping students engaged and excited to learn.

Happy Teaching! 🙂