Woodland Animals Gazing Up at a Christmas Tree

A tall evergreen tree stands in a snowy woods, topped with a big star and hung with round ornaments in different patterns, including stripes, zigzags and a small starburst design. A young spotted deer stretches its neck up toward the tree. Below it, a skunk, a raccoon with a ringed tail and a rabbit sit close together with their faces tipped up to look. Bare trees frame both sides, and clumps of snow rest on the branches at the upper right. The ornaments are a good place to practice pattern work, so try giving each one its own color scheme with stripes, dots or zigzags. Younger kids can start with the large star and the deer's spots, while older kids can shade the raccoon's tail rings. It's a printable page that works well for a quiet holiday afternoon at home or in the classroom.