Cozy Snow Burrow Mixed Media Elementary Art Lesson

Looking for the perfect cozy winter art project for elementary students? Well then I’ve got you covered. This Cozy Snow Burrow Lesson invites students to imagine what is happening beneath the snow on a quiet winter day. Instead of focusing only on the snowy landscape above ground, students will imagine and create a hidden world beneath the surface, drawing of a warm and welcoming animal burrow tucked underneath the winter scene.

Students will learn about burrowing animals and hibernation while designing their own underground winter home complete with a snug sleeping animal, glowing lanterns, tiny furniture, stored food, and all sorts of creative details. This lesson encourages storytelling, imagination, and thoughtful design while reinforcing drawing skills and composition. It also makes a beautiful connection to science standards about habitats and animal adaptations in winter.

In this detailed PDF, the lesson is broken down into clear and simple steps complete with full color photos demonstrating and explaining each stage of the project. This lesson is great for students in grades 2–5, but can easily be adapted for younger or older students depending on your classroom needs.

The digital PDF for this lesson includes:

Step-by-step instructions with full color photos

Underground Animals drawing guide (25 pages!)
Lesson objectives
Background information about burrowing animals and hibernation

4 Books that pair perfectly with the subject
Supplies needed for the project
Vocabulary
Helpful tips and classroom suggestions
National Visual Arts Standards

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