Winter Birdhouse Painted Paper Collage – Preschool, Kindergarten, K–2 Art Lesson
 
Introduce young artists to winter wildlife, simple drawing skills, and painted-paper collage with this charming Winter Birdhouse project! Designed for preschool through 2nd grade, this lesson focuses on fine-motor development, artistic thinking, and early art-making skills—not just crafting.
 
What’s Included:
1 Page – Step-by-Step Instructions: Clear, age-appropriate guidance for creating the birdhouse collage using painted paper
1 Page – Real Student Example: Helps children (and teachers) visualize a successful finished project
1 Page – How to Draw a Bird: Simple shapes and steps perfect for little hands
4 Pages – Birdhouse & Winter Detail Templates: Easy cut-and-trace patterns for building the birdhouse scene.
3 Photographic Images of Winter Birds: For observation, inspiration, and connecting art to the natural worl
2 Art History Examples: Introduces students to how birds and winter scenes appear in traditional artwork
Why You’ll Love It:
Encourages fine-motor development through drawing, cutting, painting, and assembling
Teaches students to observe real winter birds—not just make a craft
Painted paper collage builds creativity, texture awareness, and decision-making skills
Templates support young learners while still allowing for individual expression