Free Printable DIY Puzzles and Art Activities “The Starry Night” by Vincent van Gogh

Download this free printable to make fun winter-themed puzzles for your preschool students that foster problem-solving skills and promote deeper concentration. These art activities also come with coloring pages. These are great for encouraging children to work on their fine motor movements and creativity.

Do you have students who enjoy daydreaming? This impressionist painting by Vincent van Gogh “The Starry Night” will be a wonderful inspiration for them! I invite you to download the new addition to our free resources with DIY puzzles, coloring pages, and printouts that feature this stunning artwork.

HERE IS WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Labeled poster – artwork “The Starry Night” by Vincent van Gogh
  • Labeled poster for tracing
  • Painting poster
  • 3 types of puzzle cutouts
  • Painting prompt with painting fragment
  • Black and white painting
  • Coloring page

There are 3 different types of puzzles and a painting poster is included. Print and cut them up. These puzzles can be a great addition to your art activities, a study of the night sky, and if you are exploring the European continent with your students.
One of the art activities contains a printout with painting fragments to inspire children to complete the picture while they deep into their creativity.
Your young storytellers will enjoy working with a storytelling worksheet where they are prompted to write/dictate their story inspired by the painting.

HOW YOU CAN USE THIS PRINTABLE TO TEACH YOUR STUDENTS

After cutting up the puzzle pieces, set them up on a tray, and remember to include a poster with a painting as a reference for when they will be working to complete the puzzle.
You might like to mount the puzzle sheet onto thick cardboard prior to cutting it up to make it more convenient for little fingers to work on. Use a cutter to cut them up.
I hope these puzzles will be a welcomed activity in your classroom!

van gogh starry night painting cards

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About Anastasia | Anastasia is an early childhood teacher with over twenty years of experience spanning Montessori classrooms and homeschooling environments. Holding a Master’s in Information Science, she uniquely bridges the worlds of education and information design—bringing clarity, organization, and research-backed structure to every resource she creates. As the founder of Montessori Nature, Anastasia develops evidence-based, nature-inspired educational printables that support holistic child development. Her work reflects a deep commitment to fostering curiosity, independence, and a love for learning through thoughtfully designed materials. Explore more of her resources on her blog and Teachers Pay Teachers store.