No doubt about it. Kids love drawing gingerbread men, gingerbread houses, and all lessons related to candy and treats. After so many years though, that whole house and cookie person idea has run its course with them.
I came up with an idea for the whole gingerbread and candy idea, but with a twist. "Beyond the Gingerbread Man" lets kids use all those fun yummy ideas they have, but let them apply them to an open ended art experience.
This was written as an art sub plan, but can be taught by anyone. It uses the most simple supplies: crayon and paper. You may, of course, use markers, Sharpies, and the like.
Here are some of the art work kids have done with this lesson.
I have provided lots of examples of the gingerbread houses they are familiar with and a script for you to follow.
It is such a fun lesson to do and easy to teach. Whether you teach it yourself or hand it to a sub, you will be happy to have given this lesson to your students.
Click here to find out more about this lesson: Beyond the Gingerbread Man - Art Sub Lesson Plan
If you are looking for some other Christmas/winter art lesson ideas, here are some other blog posts you might like:
This one is about the ever popular "ugly Christmas sweater." It includes both free and paid options from the web and TPT.
Art Worksheet - Ugly Christmas Sweater
This lesson fits nicely with the one I posted yesterday. This works well in the winter as an art sub lesson; an activity for early finishers; or as a center activity.
There is a template of a winter tree; sample patterns; directions to hang in a center; teacher directions; and examples of different ways to complete the art work.
It's only $3 and you can buy it on TPT here: Winter Trees Art Activity
