FREE December Art Project Guide 12 Days of Christmas FREE Art Lesson Activities
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★★★★★I initially downloaded this resource to use as a “plan B” with my … busy… 4/5 class when I came down with what might have been the plague a week and a half before winter break began. This activity pack turned out to be an absolute lifesaver! The kids loved the activities and I loved how low-prep, high-engagement, and curriculum connected they are, especially when planning for a sub! The suggestions and connected resources provided with each activity made it easy to adapt or extend lessons as needed. The links to the guided video lessons were particularly helpful on days it felt like the plague was winning. Also during indoor recess. Way more comprehensive than I expected from a free resource, but very much appreciated!
Pam Sterzer · January 2026 · TPT review
★★★★★“Love this resource! It was simple to follow, visually appealing, and my students really enjoyed working through it. It made planning so much easier during a busy week. Thank you for creating such a helpful tool!”
Traci L. · December 2025 · TPT review
★★★★★There is a range of activities to choose from depending on student interests and abilities.
Jennifer H. · November 2025 · TPT review
Overall rating on TPT: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings (see every rating on TPT). These are selected 4- and 5-star written reviews by teachers on TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers), shown word for word. TPT's newer 4-point scale ("Extremely satisfied" = 4) is converted to stars.
The December Art Inspiration Guide: 12 Days of Christmas Creativity helps you plan low-prep December art lessons for your classroom or homeschool. It brings together 12 themed art activities, printables, YouTube tutorials, teaching tips and sketchbook prompts so you have art ideas ready right up until winter break.
It is an interactive, non-editable PDF made for K to 6 classrooms, homeschool families and art-on-a-cart teachers. Every link is clickable and leads straight to the activities, videos and lessons, so there is no searching around.
WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)
- 12 Themed Art Activities, one for each "Day of Christmas Creativity", with prompts such as Winter Wonderland, Reindeer Magic, Snowman Smiles, Ornament Expressions and Forest Friends. Each day has a printable activity page.
- Linked YouTube Art Tutorials with step-by-step guided drawing and painting lessons from the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel
- Clickable Lesson Extensions, a link each day to a full-length Ms Artastic art resource that expands on the theme
- 10 December Teaching Tips from one art teacher to another
- 10 Sketchbook Prompts such as "Draw your dream winter day" and "Create a self-portrait of yourself as a winter character"
- December Lesson Planning Ideas with winter themes and festive projects
- Guidance for Classrooms and Homeschools on adapting the 12 days to your setting and pacing
HOW TO USE IT
Use it as a 12 Days of Art countdown to winter break, add one or two activities each week, or keep it on hand for moments when students need something calm and creative.
It suits elementary and middle school art teachers, classroom teachers adding seasonal art, homeschool families, sub plans, early finishers, morning art prompts and mindfulness breaks.
FAQ
Who is it for?
K to 6 classrooms, homeschool families and art-on-a-cart teachers. It also works for classroom teachers and substitute plans.
Is it editable?
No. It is an interactive, non-editable PDF with clickable links.
Do I have to use all 12 days in a row?
No. Use it as a 12-day countdown, spread the activities across the month, or pull out single printables when you need them.
Where do the video lessons come from?
The tutorials link to step-by-step lessons on the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel.
ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (2)
★★★★ “Love this resource! It was simple to follow, visually appealing, and my students really enjoyed working through it. It made planning so much easier during a busy week. Thank you for creating such a helpful tool!” Traci L.
★★★★ “There is a range of activities to choose from depending on student interests and abilities.” Jennifer H.
Get free, classroom-ready art lessons and printables in my Free Art Lesson Library.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.
TERMS OF USE
Images and lessons are copyright products.
YOU MAY: use this in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. Additional licenses are available for school use.
YOU MAY NOT: use this on OutSchool, put it on your blog, share it with other teachers, administration or districts (admin can buy additional licenses), sell it, give it out for free or photocopy it for others.
Sincerely,
Ms Artastic
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