Winter Mini Art Unit for Younger Grades

Bring the magic of winter into your classroom with this beautifully designed Winter Art Unit! Packed with 6 engaging, step-by-step visual art lessons, this resource is perfect for Kindergarten, Year 1, and Year 2 students in Australia—or anywhere that embraces the beauty of seasonal learning.

What's Included:

6 Full Winter-Themed Art Lessons, each with:

• Clear Learning Objective & Success Criteria
• High-quality Visual Display Slides to introduce each activity
• Book recommendations to hook and enrich the experience
• Step-by-step guidance for teachers
• Sample artworks and inspiration
• Materials lists for easy preparation

Lessons Include:

• "A Rainy Day" – Bright umbrellas and rainy brushstroke backdrops
• "Cozy Beanies" – Pattern, colour, and texture combine in a fun wearable art display
• "Snow Speckled Trees" – Dot techniques and Australian pine branch-inspired pieces
• "I See a Polar Bear" – Mixed media collage using newspaper and bear templates
• "Stormy Weather" – Cotton clouds, streamers and lightning with tactile materials
• "Sophie Scott’s Icebreaker" – Inspired by Sophie Scott Goes South, create red ships in icy Antarctic waters

Book Pairings:

Each lesson is paired with a carefully selected picture book (not included) to inspire creativity and deepen understanding of the winter season, such as:

• All Through the Year by Jane Godwin
• Big Rain Coming by Katrina Germein
• The Very Hungry Bear by Nick Bland
• Sophie Scott Goes South by Alison Lester

Bring creativity, texture, and storytelling into your classroom with this Winter Art Unit. It’s perfect for building engagement, showcasing student work, and celebrating the wonder of winter with your little learners.