Kindergarten Winter Art Projects
In the Northern Hemisphere, winter is marked by the winter solstice, when the sun's rays fall on the farthest point south of the Earth's equator on December 21 or 22. As the season associated with short days, chilly weather and snow, winter is an inspiration for many art projects appropriate for young children in kindergarten. Pair these art projects with simple lessons to help kindergartners better understand the season of winter.
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Make Snowflakes
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Teach kindergartners how each snowflake in nature is unique by having them create some of their own out of construction paper to hang. Explain that by folding the construction paper in half and cutting out small shapes, patterns and designs they will create a snowflake that's different from everyone else's. Supply them with white, blue and silver construction paper and let them create as many one-of-a-kind snowflakes as they like.
Paper Plate Snowmen
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Have kindergartners decorate their very own snowmen made out of white paper plates to be hung in a window or on a Christmas Tree. Instruct them to attach a large paper plate, the snowman's body, to a smaller paper plate, the head, by punching out holes and running string through them to make a bow tie. Kindergartners can then decorate their snowmen as they like, giving them faces, clothing or other items.
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Snowy Scene
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Have kindergartners turn regular paintings or drawings into snowy scenes by adding cotton balls and glitter to completed artwork. After kindergartners have drawn a picture of a familiar scene -- their families playing outside or their friends on the playground -- have them add cotton balls and silver glitter to add snow and ice. Ask them how they might have drawn things differently had they known a snowstorm was coming.
Marshmallow Igloo
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Igloos are homes made of ice used by northerners where its snowy and cold year-round, but with this fun art project you can teach kindergartners about winter weather conditions anytime. On a Styrofoam tray, have children attach a small paper cup turned upside-down with white icing, then cover it with more frosting. Have them then place marshmallows of various sizes to the cup to create a mini igloo, complete with a doorway and familiar dome shape. The best part about this winter art project is that kindergartners can snack on it after its done.
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References
- Photo Credit winter image by Manfred Sutor from Fotolia.com
