Holiday Cards Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan for Elementary/Middle School, Fine Arts or Digital Media
Prepared by Leading Learners

Overview & Purpose

Christmas and the winter holiday period is a time for reflecting on the things that matter most to individuals (students, in our case). Let your students run free with their creativity by creating cards with white print paper or card stock. 

Materials Needed:
  • 8.5X11 print paper or card stock
  • Felts, markers, or crayons
  • (Optional) scissors
Instructions:
  1. Provide students with examples of Holiday-related illustrations or symbols (snow, Christmas tree, boots, mittens, etc.).
  2. (Optional) Make the colour association with such symbols (i.e. Red stocking).
  3. Distribute Hamburger-style fold of paper to students.
  4. Provide a variety of felts, markers, or crayons in transparent containers to the different seating tables.
Intended Time to Teach:
  • Start of Holiday season lesson;
  • Before school holidays;
  • Warm up for winter-themed lesson
Estimated time for Completion:

Estimated 10-30 Minutes
Share by: