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24 Creative Activities Focused On The Poinsettia

February 8, 2023 //  by Angie Starr

We have all seen poinsettias in homes and stores during the Christmas season. But, did you know these pretty red plants can be creative teachers in and of themselves? From art to science and math, the poinsettia has interesting lessons to teach your students all year round. Here are 24 lesson ideas that will activate their inner artist, spark the budding storyteller, or plant the seeds of curiosity in a budding scientist.

1. How to Draw a Poinsettia for Beginners

poinsettia drawing step by step

Drawing is fun! But not everyone may think so. How can you help students who lack confidence in their drawing skills?  Provide an easy step-by-step tutorial!  

Once students become accustomed to the basic form, they can experiment with size, shape, and color to create unique works of poinsettia art.

Learn More: How to Draw for Kids

2. Poinsettia Flowers Art Lesson: Sponge & Watercolor

Poinsettia Flowers Art Lesson for Advent for kids - Leah Newton Art

Sponges aren’t just for cleaning! Let’s make pretty poinsettias using sponges and watercolors. Artists of all ages will enjoy experimenting with colors and shapes using a simple sponge to create their unique poinsettia artwork. 

Learn More: Leah Newton Art

3. Toilet Paper Roll Poinsettia

Christmas Poinsettias Crafts for Kids : Make Xmas Poinsettias Arts & Crafts  projects with easy flower making crafts instructions and ideas for children,  teens, preschoolers

Don’t throw away the toilet paper rolls! Instead, turn them into pretty works of art. This is a budget-friendly way to have students create art while recycling! Watch the rolls transform from trash to poinsettias right before your eyes. 

Learn more: Artists Helping Children

4. Coffee Filter Poinsettia

Coffee Filter Poinsettia Craft | Flower crafts kids, Christmas crafts for  kids, Christmas crafts

Arts and crafts are awesome because we can practically use any material to create works of art.

Coffee filters can awaken your students’ creativity to create charming poinsettias. Grab some filters and watch the poinsettias grow!

Learn More: Pinterest

5. Poinsettia Ornaments

Poinsettia Craft to go along with The Legend of the Poinsettia

You don’t have to wait for Christmas to make lovely poinsettia ornaments. 

Decorate your classroom all year round with this easy poinsettia craft. Grab some colored paper and start folding!

Learn More: Artsy Momma

6. Fingerprint Poinsettias

Fingerprint poinsettias

Messy fingerprints on furniture or a mirror are not a welcome sight, but fingerprints will look amazing on your student’s poinsettia art! Students can use their ten fingers to create many colorful poinsettias. Just be sure to wash your hands afterward!

Learn more: Artists Helping Children

7. Drawing a Poinsettia

A step by step tutorial for how to draw an easy Poinsettia, also available as a free download.

It’s easy to find poinsettia templates online, but students will take pride in creating their own drawings.

Once the basic technique is learned, students can experiment with lines and dimensions to make their drawings personalized and unique.

Learn More: Art Projects for Kids

8. Puffy Paper Poinsettias 

Give the traditional flat paper poinsettia some volume with this creative project.

The beautiful result can be used to decorate your surroundings or even given as a gift. Grab some paper and see how easy it is to make! 

Learn More: Guideposts

9. 3D Paper Poinsettia

Let’s make lively poinsettias that give the usual flat versions a pop of personality. Have students get creative with the size and color of their 3D poinsettias with this fun craft. You can grow gardens of gorgeous paper flowers that will last all year round!

Learn more: OCPublicLibraries

10. Ribbon Poinsettias

Take your poinsettia craft to the next level with pretty ribbons. Decorate a gift, storage container, and just about anything else you have lying around with a ribbon poinsettia.

The color choices, sizes, and shapes are endless! What will your students create?

Learn more: Just That Perfect Piece

11. Mixed Media Poinsettia in a Pot

Would you like to have a plant that requires no maintenance and water? Have students “grow” a mixed media poinsettia. They will learn about symmetry while they plant creative seeds in their art. 

Learn More: Deep Space Sparkle

12. Paper Plate Poinsettia

Paper Plate Poinsettia | Crafts, Arts and crafts, Open ended art

Almost anything in your home can be turned into art- even paper plates!

Have students take your paper plates and transform them into whimsical and colorful poinsettias. You won’t be able to eat off these plates but you sure will have something pretty to look at!

Learn More: Pinterest

13. Storytelling with Poinsettias

The Legend of the Poinsettia by Tomie dePaola is a beautifully written and illustrated story that would be a great addition to your library when learning about holidays and celebrations around the world. I want to share some activities you can pair with this story to help with comprehension and vocabulary. There's even a poinsettia craft to pair with student writing!

Have you heard about the legend of the poinsettia?

The origin of the poinsettia is poignantly told in a Mexican legend. Students activate their creative storytelling by making their own version of the poinsettia legend.

Learn More: Stories by Storie

14. Textured Paper Poinsettia

Paper Poinsettia | Activity | Education.com

Art doesn’t have to be perfect. Teach your students to love their perfectly imperfect creations with this poinsettia craft using textured paper.

Students will tear paper into random shapes and then turn the abstract strips into a work of art.  

Learn More: Education.com

15. Once Upon a Poinsettia

poinsettia

Reading becomes enjoyable when students learn about symbolism, culture, and the origin of the poinsettia. Peak students’ curiosity by introducing them to the legend of the poinsettia!

Learn More: Lesson Planet

16. Poinsettia Fan Craft

printable poinsettia fan craft

Hand-held fans are part of many cultures including Mexico. What do poinsettias have to do with hand-held fans and Mexico?

This is an essential question you can ask students before you begin this culture-centered lesson that ends with students making beautiful poinsettia fans!

Learn More: First-School.ws

17. The Moral of the Poinsettia

Creativity doesn’t just come through when making art. Writing is also an amazing creative outlet! 

The legend of the poinsettia teaches a valuable lesson that can be applied to everyday life. Students will become creative storytellers while reflecting on what is right and wrong with this thoughtful lesson. 

Learn More: Sandy Cangelosi

18. Teaching Science Using Poinsettias

How to Make Poinsettias Rebloom as Houseplants

Poinsettias are associated with Christmas, not science right?  Not true. This is a fun activity where poinsettias teach students about science. Students will gain a new perspective on the poinsettia by learning about the plant and what they need to grow. 

Learn More: Twiggle Magazine

19. Teaching Math Using Poinsettias

Poinsettia Symmetry Math Activity

Are your students excited about math? They will be if you use this drawing activity!

Students will learn about symmetry while drawing the other half of a poinsettia in this math-focused drawing task.

Learn More: Twinkl

20. Roll and Draw

Who knew poinsettias could be the object of a fun game?

Drawing is usually an autonomous activity but with this game, students can work in pairs or groups. Have fun with this low-prep and interactive game where everyone wins and draws as they play!

Learn More: Teach Simple

21. The PH of Poinsettias

Christmas Science- Poinsettia pH - Holiday STEM

Acids and bases are not words we typically associate with poinsettias.

What do acidic and basic have to do with this fascinating plant? Find out with this curiously creative activity!

Learn More: Teach Beside Me

22. The Chemistry of Poinsettias

The Chemistry of Poinsettia Plants

Have you ever wondered what makes poinsettia red? Did you know that poinsettia color can vary? Activate curiosity and an exploration into science by having students analyze the poinsettia. 

Learn More: Compound Interest

23. Poinsettia Pop-Up Card

Festive DIY Pop Up Christmas Card (Free Template!) - A Piece Of Rainbow

Who doesn’t like receiving a card?

Learn how to make a wonderfully creative pop-up poinsettia card that will brighten anyone’s day. Students can practice their writing skills while showing off their creative talents.

Learn More: A Piece of Rainbow

24. Meaning of a Poinsettia in Different Countries

Poinsettia Flower: Origin, Meaning, and Symbolism

What does the poinsettia symbolize in different countries?

This lesson will explore the origins, meaning, and symbolism of this festive flower. Inspire your students to create a symbolic flower to represent friendship, love, kindness, etc.

Learn More: Snapblooms

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