December Art Class Survival Pack | 25 Low-Prep Winter Activities K–5

December art classes can be unpredictable. Shortened schedules, special events, mixed attendance, high-energy students, class parties, and the final days before winter break can make it difficult to begin a full art project. The December Art Class Survival Pack gives elementary art teachers a collection of 25 flexible, low-prep activities that are easy to explain, simple to print, and useful when a normal lesson no longer fits the schedule. Students can draw, design, collaborate, reflect, play art games, complete quick challenges, and work through calm creative activities that keep them engaged without requiring a major project setup. Use the resource throughout December whenever you need something meaningful, flexible, and easy to manage. Why Teachers Will Love It - Includes 25 student activities - Designed for grades K–5 - Includes 33 printable pages - Perfect for unpredictable December schedules - Requires little preparation - Includes drawing challenges - Includes art games - Includes partner activities - Includes collaborative options - Includes a December choice board - Includes reflection and self-assessment - Works well with mixed attendance - Great for high-energy days before break - Useful for sub plans - Includes calm creative options - Uses common classroom materials Perfect For - December art - Winter art - Grades K–5 - Days before winter break - Shortened class periods - Mixed attendance - Class parties - Early finishers - Art centers - Choice time - Sub plans - Indoor recess - Independent work - Calm-down activities - Seasonal enrichment Skills & Concepts Students practice: - Drawing - Line - Shape - Pattern - Color - Design - Creative thinking - Visual problem-solving - Collaboration - Communication - Reflection - Artistic decision-making - Independent work - Following directions Materials Needed Most activities use basic classroom materials such as: - Pencil - Eraser - Crayons - Colored pencils - Markers - Black pen - Printed activity pages Some partner or collaborative activities may use additional basic classroom supplies. Estimated Time Flexible. Most activities can be completed in approximately 10–30 minutes, making them especially useful for shortened December schedules and unpredictable class periods. Teacher Tip Keep this pack somewhere easy to grab during December. Instead of trying to predict every schedule change, choose an activity based on the amount of time, attendance, and energy level you have that day.