The Talking Nutcracker lesson invites students to bring their artwork to life with their own chosen details and a simple pop-up mechanism. To get started, students make a mouth that... Learn More
The Caroling Penguin lesson combines drawing, cutting and a simple V-fold pop-up mechanism to create a cheerful singing bird with moveable beak. Students will fold and cut their bird shape... Learn More
In this hands-on, holiday lesson inspired by The Nutcracker, students are invited to explore pop-up art and creative storytelling by creating a miniature stage with opening curtains that showcase a... Learn More
British designer William Morris’ work showcases principles of the Arts and Crafts Movement. His first wallpaper design, called Trellis, combines geometric and organic shapes to blend the structure of the... Learn More
This low-prep lesson that explores Art Nouveau typography creates a great opportunity for students to learn about art history and design. Featuring an abundance of choice, from the letter used... Learn More
Bring a variety of styles into your art room with this self-portrait lesson inspired by Art Nouveau and the stylized posters of Czech artist Alphonse Mucha. In this lesson, students... Learn More
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