New Year Bulletin Board Art, January Templates, Winter Crafts

Forever June Digital Design

Start the New Year with a fun and meaningful classroom activity. This 2026 New Year Gnome Handprint Craft gives students a simple way to create a personal keepsake while practicing fine motor skills. Children add a painted handprint to form the gnome’s beard, creating a memorable artwork for January.

This resource is ideal for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, daycare, early childhood classrooms, art centers, and homeschool settings.

Educational Uses

• January art activity
• New Year celebration craft
• Fine motor skill practice
• Seasonal writing connection
• Parent take-home keepsake
• Bulletin board and hallway displays
• Winter theme centers

Skills Supported

• Creativity and self-expression
• Fine motor development
• Following step-by-step directions
• Seasonal awareness and routines

Age Range

• Preschool
• Pre-K
• Kindergarten
• Grade 1

What’s Included

You will receive 3 high-resolution 8x10 printable JPEG files, each sized for different hand sizes:

• Small hands
• Medium hands
• Large hands

The design features a friendly New Year gnome and the message:
“I gnome that 2026 is going to be an amazing year!”

This download is not editable.

How to Use

1. Print the selected 8x10 template on white cardstock.

2. Provide students with washable paint to create their handprint beard.

3. Allow the paint to dry and display student artwork around the classroom or send home as a January keepsake.

Tips for Best Results

• Use washable tempera or finger paint.
• Label each child’s name and year for easy take-home.
• Consider using silver or white paint for a winter look.

Digital Download Notice

This is a digital resource. No physical materials are shipped. You will download the files immediately after purchase.

Usage Rights

This resource is for single-classroom use. For additional classrooms, please purchase additional licenses according to Teach Simple guidelines.