Teach your students how to draw an elf with this directed drawing activity for the classroom. We've even included some fun elf facts for kids to pair with the video.
Make Christmas Drawing Easy for Kids
‘Tis the season for … directed drawing, Christmas style! Is the siren call of winter break testing your students’ listening skills? It may be time to pull out one of our teacher team’s favorite tricks: Directed drawing activities.
Not only are they a lot of fun for students, but walking your students through their Christmas drawing step by step can help develop their listening skills and ability to follow directions … with a seasonal twist!
The Teach Starter team has pulled together our very favorite Christmas drawing activities for kids and created how-to-draw videos for each one – allowing you to project them on your whiteboard for the class to follow along. (Remember, take it slowly! Pause and replay the video as much as you need to.)
This one is probably one of our favorites – the elf! This directed drawing video leads students through the process of drawing one of Santa’s little helpers.
7 Fun Elf Facts for Kids to Share With Your Class
Looking for some facts about elves to share with your students as they draw? Our Teach Starter Teacher Team has compiled a list of their favorite elf facts!
- Pointy Ears — Elves are known for their pointy ears, which help them hear the wishes and dreams of children.
- North Pole Residence — Santa’s workshop, where the elves live and work, is said to be located at the North Pole. It’s a magical place filled with snow, reindeer, and festive decorations.
- Silly Names — Elves often have cute and whimsical names, like Jingle, Twinkle, or Buddy. These names reflect their joyful and cheerful personalities.
- Santa’s Delivery People — Elves help Santa read the many letters children send him with Christmas wishes. They sort and organize the letters to ensure Santa knows what gifts to deliver.
- Magic Skills — Elves are known for their magical abilities, such as making toys with a wave of their hands or flying with the help of their magic.
- Sweet Tooth — Elves love sweets, especially cookies and milk left out on Christmas Eve. Children often leave treats for Santa and his elves as a thank-you for their hard work.
- Elf Dance — Elves are known for their lively and energetic dance called the “Elf Dance” that they do to spread joy and happiness all around the North Pole! It starts with the elves kicking their heels in the air and clapping their hands, then tapping their toes on the ground, spinning around in circles, and finishing their dance with joyful little jumps as if they’re reaching for the North Star.
More Elf Fun in the Classroom
Looking for more elf resources to bring into your classroom this holiday season? How about these?
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Roll to Create an Elf - Drawing Activity
Use a die and directed drawings to create a unique elf drawing for Christmas!
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Christmas STEM Project - Elf Trap
Experience hands-on STEM concepts with an engaging Elf Trap Project!
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Elf Escape! - Digital Escape Room
Help Elfy, the classroom Elf escape the locked classroom and return to the North Pole with an exciting escape room!
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