February Art Activities for Kids

February is bursting with creative possibilities!

February is the perfect time to spark imagination and engage kids with hands-on creativity!
🎨 Read on for some fun February art activities and coloring pages for kids!

art activity images for kids with a February Valentine theme

Whether you are teaching in the classroom or homeschooling, there are many ways to bring art into learning as we transition from winter to spring. Explore Black History Month, the Lantern Festival, Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, Kindness Week, and more. Students, teachers, and parents can benefit from creative brain breaks. Let’s do some art!

Creative February Art Activities themes include:

Black History Month

Lunar New Year Lantern Festival

Groundhog Day

Valentine’s Day

Random Acts of Kindness Week

Presidents’ Day

Winter to Spring Transition

Imagination Box printable resources are ideal for Grades 3-7: Upper Elementary and Middle School teachers, homeschoolers, and parents. Read on to explore ten low-prep, fun February art activities for kids and discover what teachers like you say about them!


1. The Year of the Snake Coloring Pages

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kelsey says,
My students love this activity! I appreciate the various options for how students may want to colour the page and the example with a colour theme. As well, it is a reliable resource because it is updated every year!


2. Lunar New Year Swirling Snake Mobile

Spiral snake craft image

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Lauranna says,
I found myself having to teach an elementary language arts class this year (I’m a 9-12 ELA teacher!), and this resource was engaging for my younger learners as they wrote acrostics (SNAKE) and did visual representation for the Lunar Year of the Snake.


3. Lunar New Year Lantern Coloring Activity

Lunar New Year Lanterns Colorful Posters

4. Valentine’s Day Pop Art Gift Box Craft Activity

paper gift box craft decorated in a valentines day pop art theme

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Christopher says,
Lots of options. The students loved doing this and couldn’t get enough of the little things they could put inside the box.


5. Valentine’s Pop Art Activities and Card-Making

Pop Art theme coloring pages for kids

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kavita says,
Super fun for the kids and easy to prep for me!!! Works for many grades.


6. Make Cool Sweatshirt Cards for Friends and Family

Valentine's Day friendship card printable templates to color in the classroom

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jessica says,
This resource is perfect for Valentine’s day! I also love that it promotes kindness and can be utilized in a variety of ways.


7. Make a Ball All About Springtime

spring images inside a soccer ball shape

8. Explore Spring Weather with These Fun Coloring Pages

Kids coloring pages, umbrella and rainboots

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Alison says,
These pages went perfectly with our door decorations for spring. Students loved coloring a pair of rain boots and an umbrella to display as we transition into the spring season.


9. President’s Day Art Activities and Coloring Pages

Coloring page depicting the White House and the American flag

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Christy says,
My students found this resource engaging and they were able to work at their own pace and creativity level.


10. Spring Art Activities Bundle

A bundle of spring coloring page images

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The Year of The Snake 2025 Coloring Pages

Happy Lunar New Year, 2025. Let’s dive into The Year of the Snake!

Celebrate the Lunar New Year 2025 with these Year of The Snake 2025 coloring pages, art activities, and decorations. Use these snake coloring page worksheets to create an eye-catching Lunar New Year art display in your classroom or homeschool room.

These printable resources are ideal for Grades 3-7: Upper Elementary and Middle School teachers, homeschoolers, and parents.


This no-prep print-and-go Lunar New Year abstract snake coloring pages activity encourages students to use their imagination and sense of color. The challenge is to see if The Year of The Snake silhouette stands out from the background when all the shapes have been filled with color.

Year of the Snake colorful abstract poster for kids
Year of the Snake colorful abstract poster for kids

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kelsey says,
My students love this activity! I appreciate the various options for how students may want to colour the page and the example with a colour theme. As well, it is a reliable resource because it is updated every year!

The Year of the Snake 2025 Coloring Pages

Facts for The Year of the Snake 2025

  1. With its unique characteristics, the Snake is one of the twelve animals in the Chinese zodiac. Previous Years of the Snake include 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, and 1977.
  2. Individuals born in the Year of the Snake are revered for intelligence, thoughtfulness, and wisdom. They possess a unique ability to solve complex problems and excel in analytical thinking. Lucky colors for those born in the Year of the Snake include black, red, and yellow.
  3. According to Chinese astrology, those born in the Year of the Snake find their best matches in the Rooster and the Ox, fostering strong and harmonious relationships. Snakes are often seen as symbols of good luck and prosperity. They are believed to protect against misfortune and evil.
  4. Snakes are often considered good at communication but say little. They are supposed to have a good sense of humor and are usually seen as good financial managers.
  5. Each Chinese zodiac year is associated with one of the five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. In 2025, the Snake will be related to the wood element, representing growth and vitality.
  6. The Snake is deeply associated with wisdom and is seen as a symbol of renewal and good luck in the Chinese zodiac. Some famous people born in the Year of the Snake include Taylor Swift, Bob Dylan, and Sarah Jessica Parker, highlighting this zodiac sign’s diverse talents and personalities.

2. THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE SPIRAL MOBILE 🐍 $2.50

Spiral snake craft image
Spiral snake craft image
Spiral snake craft image
Spiral snake craft image

Facts about the Lunar New Year

The Lunar New Year 2025 begins on January 29th.

  1. Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, marks the beginning of the lunar calendar.
  2. It is celebrated for up to 15 days, with different traditions observed daily.
  3. In addition to China, countries such as Vietnam (where it’s called Tết), Korea (Seollal), Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines also celebrate the Lunar New Year.
  4. Each year is associated with one of the twelve animals in the Chinese zodiac, including the dog, rat, horse, pig, and sheep.
  5. Giving red envelopes filled with money to children and unmarried adults is customary, symbolizing good luck and warding off evil spirits.
  6. Fireworks and dragon dances are popular traditions. Lunar New Year, also called Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, marks the start of the lunar calendar. It’s a fun-filled time.
  7. Families gather for a special reunion dinner the night before the New Year. This meal is one of the most important parts of the celebration!
  8. Before the New Year, families thoroughly clean their homes to remove bad luck and make room for good fortune.
  9. The celebration closes with the Lantern Festival, where everyone displays beautiful lanterns and gets to solve fun riddles written on them!

3. LUNAR NEW YEAR LANTERNS $2.50

Lunar New Year Lanterns Colorful Posters
Lunar New Year Lanterns Colorful Posters
Lunar New Year Lanterns Colorful Posters
Lunar New Year Lanterns Colorful Posters

Celebrate and learn about Chinese New Year 2025, the Year of the Snake. These engaging Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year coloring pages and art activities make an impactful classroom display.

Lunar New Year snake illustration

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Taylor says,
“I used this resource in a 6th grade classroom that I was covering and they loved being able to create something to go with our Lunar New Year lesson. Thank you for such an awesome resource!”


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