Winter Villiage


Minnesota K-3 Visual Art Standards Used in This Lesson:

  • 1. Identify the elements of visual art including Color, line, shape, Form, Value, texture and space.

  • 2. Identify the tools, materials and techniques from a variety of two- and three-dimensional media such as drawing, printmaking, ceramics or sculpture.

  • 3. Identify the characteristics of visual artworks from a variety of cultures including the contributions of Minnesota American Indian tribes and communities.

  • 4. Create original two- and three- dimensional artworks to express ideas, experiences or stories.

  • 5. Share and describe a personal artwork and reflect on a presentation based on the feedback of others.

  • 6. Compare and contrast the characteristics of a variety of works of visual art.

    • Additional Tie-ins

  • Holiday
  • Thoughtful art
  • Architecture

    • Students are shown images of Winter Village pieces. Discussion revolves around the intricate details seen on each piece from arch-top windows and cornices to the tiniest dormers, pillars and people.

    Even some Lego pieces are shown

    Students draw out a winter village piece or two, color it and cut it out. Then the teacher helps tape the pieces onto our background to form a huge winter village scene. (sometimes this takes a full hour.)