In this lesson, students focus on both line and shape as they create Anansi, the storied trickster spider from West-African folklore, sitting on top of a unique web made from... Learn More

In this quick, low-prep lesson, students will create a freestanding, layered paper artwork featuring the North American folk legend Paul Bunyan and the landscape of their choice. From purple mountains... Learn More

Students will focus on space and pattern in this lesson that has been inspired by the two main characters from The Tale of Rabbit and Coyote, an Oaxacan folk tale,... Learn More

Your students will love making these cozy critters that are ready to dance their way through the changing seasons. These big, movable creatures have been inspired by the animal illustrations... Learn More

Step into the woods and explore the charming world of some cozy critters with this lesson that has been inspired by the busy animals of Acorn Village in the book... Learn More

Fiber arts like knitting and weaving are already considered cozy but are made even more so when a cute critter is involved. In this minimal-supply, low-prep lesson, students will focus... Learn More

In this Mouse Hole lesson inspired by a tunnel book, students explore space by creating a layered scene with a foreground, middle ground and background. The middle ground is an... Learn More

These simple trees are a great introduction to the art room for your youngest artists. A few simple lines create branches on a pre-cut circle and then dot markers are... Learn More

Apples have long been associated with school, making them perfect for a hallway display at the beginning of the academic year. After following a guided drawing to create an apple... Learn More

Knowing how students get to and from school is an important part of a school’s transportation plan, which is usually emphasized at the beginning of the school year. While some... Learn More

Back-to-school season wouldn’t be complete without backpacks to carry all of the necessities. In this quick lesson, students will cut colored paper to assemble a quick backpack collage. The main... Learn More

Pencils are a back-to-school staple and this lesson will have your students turning these versatile tools into a piece of art. In this lesson, students will choose their initial and... Learn More

Take a break from rules and procedures with this quick, first-day lesson that will have your students focusing on shape while using simple materials to create a drawing of their... Learn More

Self-portraits are a beginning-of-the-year staple and these offer a fun twist with the addition of sunglasses. Not only do the cool shades act as a metaphor for a bright future,... Learn More

There is something nostalgic and simple about old-fashioned blackboards. Bring back this school staple from the past with this quick, single-session lesson that uses minimal supplies. Students will create a... Learn More

Create a beautiful hallway mural with contributions from each of your students in the K-7 lesson. Each of the projects can be completed in a single class period using minimal... Learn More

With minimal set-up, this lesson will have students creating a rainbow of art in just one class period. After drawing a doodle of their choice based on personal interests, hobbies... Learn More

This cute little crow is ready to dazzle your youngest students as they learn about shape and color. Simple materials make this lesson a quick one, which only needs one... Learn More