Stay wrapped up warm in the classroom and follow this art lesson plan to create striking winter views through a window…
The chilly winter days have us reaching for hats, gloves and scarves in preparation for the icy air, snow at breaktimes, and freezing commutes between home and school.
This art lesson gives pupils (and teachers) the opportunity to think about winter in terms of its beauty, whilst staying nice and warm indoors.
Grab paper, glue and pens instead of those thick winter layers. Think about the changes snow and ice make to the look and feel of the neighbourhood, before creating beautiful, monochromatic art representing it.
Winter art learning objectives
- Learn that monochrome is a word that can be used to describe a picture that is created using only a single colour
- Draw carefully with control using pen
- Draw from observation (the locality) and imagination (the impact of the wintery weather)
Starter activity
Begin the lesson by discussing your local area. Talk as a class, in groups or with a partner. What significant features and landmarks are unique to the school, village, town or city?
Think about the architectural style of the buildings, the trees in the school grounds or lining the nearby streets. What about the shops, religious buildings, leisure centres or sports grounds?
What do they look like on mild spring, warm summer or breezy autumnal days? How does this appearance change in the chilly depths of the wintertime, when temperatures drop, snow starts to fall, and the days get shorter and darker?
Adele Darlington is an experienced teacher, art lead and primary art consultant. She is the also the author of 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Art, published by Bloomsbury. Browse more KS2 art ideas.
