Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to explore famous winter-themed artworks and identify key elements in each piece.

Materials and Prep

• Art supplies (paper, crayons, markers, colored pencils)
• Access to the internet or art books with winter-themed artworks

Activities

1. Introduce the concept of winter-themed artworks to the student. Show them a few examples of famous winter-themed paintings or drawings, either through an internet search or using art books. Discuss the elements that make these artworks representative of winter.

2. Encourage the student to create their own winter-themed artwork. Provide them with the art supplies and let their creativity flow. They can draw or paint a winter landscape, a snowman, or any other winter-related scene they find inspiring.

3. Once the student has completed their artwork, ask them to describe their creation and explain the elements they included to represent winter. Encourage them to share their artwork with others, either by displaying it at home or through a virtual presentation.

First Grade Talking Points

• "Winter is a season when it gets very cold, and there is often snow and ice outside."
• "Artworks are pictures or drawings that people create to express their ideas and feelings."
• "Winter-themed artworks often show things like snow, ice, winter landscapes, or people playing in the snow."
• "When you create your own winter-themed artwork, think about what makes winter special to you and include those things in your picture or drawing."
• "After you finish your artwork, you can tell others about it and explain what elements you used to represent winter."