I got this idea from twitter. I was browsing and noticed the hashtag #NotAGingerBreadMan.
Students are given what looks like half a gingerbread man, and asked to colour it in and draw something else with it. If you search for this hashtag, you’ll see all sorts of cool creations – faces, dinosaurs, cats, football players.
This is a festive take on the original. You can go full Christmas spirit with the Santa, Christmas tree and stocking. Or you can opt for a more wintery vibe with the bell, candle, snowman and big cosy sock!
Ask students to turn the image around a few times and discuss ideas with a partner. Then give them time to draw or colour in their creations. Once they’ve finished, I’d display them around the room and ask students to explain what they drew and why.
For example, the Christmas tree might be a hedgehog if turned on its side.
OR
The candle might a train coming out of a tunnel.
It’s a great way to get students using their imaginations and their language skills to share their ideas.
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I’d love to see your work. If you do this with your class, or by yourself just for fun, share your work using #DrawingELT and tag @EmilyBrysonELT. It would make my day!
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