Winter Writing Crafts – Indigenous Art and Fireplace Bulletin Board

Looking for winter writing crafts that combine student writing, Indigenous art and an eye-catching classroom display? This printable resource includes three writing crafts, winter and Christmas gratitude prompts and a complete fireplace bulletin board kit.

Students choose from snow globe, Christmas stocking and Christmas tree templates to share their winter stories and reflect on gratitude. Display their completed writing around the fireplace beneath the title “Winter Stories We Carry.”

Three Winter Writing Crafts

Snow Globe Writing Craft

Students complete a winter writing prompt and create a snow globe featuring Indigenous art. The completed snow globes make a beautiful addition to the fireplace bulletin board.

Christmas Stocking Writing Craft

Combine seasonal writing with creativity using an Indigenous art Christmas stocking template. Students respond to a Christmas or gratitude writing prompt before colouring and assembling their craft.

Christmas Tree Writing Craft

Students complete a winter or Christmas writing prompt and create a tree craft for the collaborative classroom display.

Winter Writing Crafts Include

❄ Three printable writing craft templates
❄ Indigenous art snow globe writing activity
❄ Christmas stocking writing craft
❄ Christmas tree writing craft
❄ Winter writing prompts
❄ Christmas gratitude writing prompts
❄ Fireplace bulletin board kit
❄ “Winter Stories We Carry” display title

Winter Fireplace Bulletin Board

Turn student writing into a warm seasonal classroom display with the included fireplace bulletin board.

Arrange the snow globes, stockings and Christmas trees around the fireplace to showcase student writing throughout December or the winter season.

Perfect For

❄ Winter writing activities
❄ December writing centres
❄ Christmas writing activities
❄ Gratitude writing prompts
❄ Indigenous art activities
❄ Elementary writing lessons
❄ Winter bulletin boards
❄ Christmas classroom displays
❄ Art and writing integration

These winter writing crafts give students a creative way to share their ideas while helping teachers build a warm, meaningful seasonal display.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The resources provided here are designed to support the teaching of Indigenous cultures, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. It is important to recognize that these communities are not monolithic; beliefs, traditions, and practices vary greatly from Nation to Nation, and even from community to community. The content shared in these materials reflects my own lived experience and understanding of Indigenous cultures, but it does not encompass the full diversity or richness of these traditions.

I encourage educators to approach these resources with respect, sensitivity, and openness to learning. When possible, please engage with local Indigenous communities or cultural experts to ensure that the information shared is accurate and culturally appropriate for the specific Nations or groups you are teaching about.

These resources are intended to foster understanding and appreciation for Indigenous people.