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New Year's Art Projects for Kids

January is a fresh start for everyone, kids included. New Year's art is a lovely way to welcome everyone back, talk about goals and celebrate with fireworks, sparkle and color. Here are my New Year's art lessons, plus free winter ideas from the blog.

Featured Ms Artastic lessons

Ready-to-teach lessons from my shop. Each card shows the grade range listed for that lesson.

New Years Art LessonNew Years Art LessonGrades 2 to 5See the lessonNew Years Directed DrawingNew Years Directed DrawingGrades 1 to 4See the lessonNew Years Monster Art LessonNew Years Monster Art LessonGrades 2 to 5See the lessonNew Year Art ProjectNew Year Art ProjectGrades K to 3See the lessonNew Year's Resolutions and Goals BookletNew Year's Resolutions and Goals BookletGrades 4 to 7See the lesson

Free blog lessons and ideas

Lunar New Year Art Lessons for Kids: Meaningful Classroom & Homeschool IdeasLunar New Year Art Lessons for Kids: Meaningful Classroom & Homeschool IdeasRead the postWinter Art Lessons for Kids | Free YouTube Art Tutorials for Home & ClassroomWinter Art Lessons for Kids | Free YouTube Art Tutorials for Home & ClassroomRead the postJanuary Art Teaching Tips for Classrooms and HomeschoolJanuary Art Teaching Tips for Classrooms and HomeschoolRead the postWinter Birch Tree Art Lesson for Kids | Calm Mixed Media Winter Art ProjectWinter Birch Tree Art Lesson for Kids | Calm Mixed Media Winter Art ProjectRead the postNew Year Art Lesson for Kids: Cozy New Year Mouse Art & Literacy Activity for JanuaryNew Year Art Lesson for Kids: Cozy New Year Mouse Art & Literacy Activity for JanuaryRead the postWinter Art Lessons for Classrooms & HomeschoolingWinter Art Lessons for Classrooms & HomeschoolingRead the postWinter Art Lesson Ideas for Preschool and KidsWinter Art Lesson Ideas for Preschool and KidsRead the postNew Year's Art Ideas, Creative Tips for Art TeachersNew Year's Art Ideas, Creative Tips for Art TeachersRead the post

Free tools

Drawing Prompt of the Day365 prompts plus a sketch timer for daily sketchbook time.OpenArt Lesson PlannerA week-by-week art plan by grade, season or goal.OpenAll Free Art ToolsEvery free Ms Artastic tool in one place.Open

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Questions teachers and parents ask

When should I teach New Year's art?

The first week back in January is perfect, when kids are settling back in.

Can New Year's art include goal setting?

Yes. Pairing an art project with a simple goal or reflection page makes a great January routine.

Is this the same as Lunar New Year?

No. These lessons are for January 1. For Lunar New Year, see my Lunar New Year art hub.

What supplies do I need?

Most projects use paper, markers or oil pastels and paint, with optional glitter or metallic touches.

▶ Video lessons

Video lessons to try

Press play and paint along with me. Each video lesson comes with a printable lesson plan and a QR code, so it is ready for the classroom or the kitchen table.

Chinese Pagoda Temple Art ProjectLunar New Year Dragon Art ProjectLunar New Year Lantern Art Project

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The Artastic Collective art curriculum

Full art lessons, videos and units for the whole year, ready when you are. Monthly, yearly and VIP plans.

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