If you’re searching for a high-impact winter art lesson that is calming, beautiful, and incredibly easy to teach, this Winter Birch Tree Art Lesson is a wintertime favorite for classrooms and homeschools alike. Designed for elementary students, this resource walks learners step by step through creating a snowy birch tree landscape, while also building skills in line, texture, value, contrast, and composition. With strong visual structure and guided instruction, students gain confidence while creating artwork that looks sophisticated and display-worthy.

This winter tree art resource is intentionally designed to be low-prep and highly engaging, making it ideal for busy classroom teachers, art specialists, substitute teachers, and homeschool educators. The project focuses on recognizable winter imagery—bare birch trees, snowy ground, and winter skies—allowing students to connect personally to the artwork while exploring key art concepts. Whether you’re teaching a winter unit, planning a seasonal art block, or needing a calm and focused project during the colder months, this birch tree lesson fits seamlessly into your winter planning.

THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES (Non-Editable – Page-by-Page Breakdown)

This Winter Birch Tree Art Lesson is a fully planned, print-and-teach resource. Every page is intentionally designed to support instruction, student success, and assessment.

Lesson & Planning Pages

• Pages 1–2: Cover Pages
• Pages 3–4: Teacher Notes & How to Use This Resource
• Pages 5–7: Detailed Lesson Plan
  
  • Materials list
  • Lesson hook
  • Teaching instructions
  • Participation strategies
  • Assessment guidance

Art Instruction Pages

• Page 8: Informational Reading – All About Birch Trees
• Page 9: Directed Drawing – How to Draw a Winter Birch Tree
• Page 10: Art Rubric (Student-Friendly Assessment Tool)
• Page 11: Bulletin Board Display Sign – Winter Birch Tree Artworks
• Page 12: Draw & Design Challenge (Creative Extension)
• Page 13: KWL Chart – Birch Trees

Literacy Integration

• Pages 14–15: Fiction Reading Comprehension – A Walk Through the Winter Birch Forest
• Pages 16–17: Reading Comprehension Questions
• Page 18: Answer Key for Reading Questions
• Page 19: Sight Word List (Words Found in the Story)
• Page 20: Tricky Word Bank with Definitions

Writing Extensions

• Page 21: Opinion Writing Prompt
• Pages 22–23: Narrative Writing – Winter Story Write & Draw

Reflection & Assessment

• Page 24: Message & Meaning Reflection
• Page 25: Top 3 Things I Love About My Art
• Pages 26–27: Compare & Contrast – Birch Trees vs. Other Winter Trees + Answer Key
• Page 28: Emotional Reflection Page
• Page 29: Medium, Process & Technique Reflection
• Page 30: Learning Reflection
• Page 31: 3 Stars & a Wish
• Page 32: Artist Statement Page

Elements & Principles of Art

• Page 33: Principle of Design – Balance (Radial Winter Mandala)
• Page 34: Element of Art – Shape & Form
• Page 35: Element of Art – Line Exploration
• Page 36: Winter Birch Tree Coloring Page

Art Demonstration & Examples

• Page 37: Student Example Artwork
• Pages 38–54: Full Step-by-Step Photo Demonstration
  
  • Creating birch tree trunks
  • Bark texture techniques
  • Snow effects
  • Foreground and background layering
  • Final details and contrast