Winter Surprise

Winter Surprise craft

Picture-stories of favorite winter days are sure to capture kids' imaginations and happy memories. Encourage children to develop their art and language literacy skills with a Winter Surprise.

  • 1.

    Think of your favorite day in the snow. What did you do? How did you feel? Draw a picture of the expression on your face with Crayola® Metallic FX Crayons on construction paper.

  • 2.

    Cover your work area with recycled newspaper. Paint over your drawing with Crayola Washable Watercolors and Brushes.

  • 3.

    After it dries, cut out your portrait with Crayola Scissors. Glue it to another piece of construction paper with a Crayola Glue Stick.

  • 4.

    What were you wearing that day? Draw your clothing, paint it with watercolors if you like, cut out the dry pieces, and glue them on your portrait.

  • 5.

    Add clues about your story by including background details in your drawing. Was it snowing? Were you with friends?

  • 6.

    On the back of your drawing, write a story or poem about your favorite day.