This whimsical folk art dinosaur was inspired by the dinos in an adorable fabric designed by Robin Skarbek. Cute, right? I bet your first graders will think so, too. The... Learn More
These whimsical landscapes are inspired by Ale RB, a Contemporary Mexican painter, known for her bright colors and playful style. In this lesson, students will focus on line and space... Learn More
This bright and punchy lesson, based on contemporary artist Robin Mead, is a great way to explore using organic shapes in a stylized, abstract way. This lesson also introduces the... Learn More
Students always enjoy lessons that include their name, so this project is sure to be a hit. Based on the intricate shape and line artwork of Togolese painter Joseph Amedokpo,... Learn More
You know the feeling when you read an inspiring quote and it speaks perfectly to you? It makes you want to write the quote down somewhere where you will see... Learn More
Portraiture is not always fun for kids in fifth grade. They become a bit self-conscience and sometimes sabotage their efforts in an effort to stay humble. Drawing a friend in... Learn More
Do you remember the feeling of wonder while exploring the world for the first time with a flashlight in the dark? This lesson captures the curiosity and surprise that a... Learn More
This feisty red fox features the simplest of materials, but when partnered with a focus on contrast, patterns and negative space, it’s very impactful. In this lesson, students will focus... Learn More
Bridge math and art with this lesson based on the geometric patterns found throughout the Middle East that are incorporated into art, architecture, textiles and more. Students will focus on... Learn More
This lesson allows students to dive deeply into a chosen emotion and pair lines, colors, patterns and facial expressions that match that emotion. As an opening activity, students can fill... Learn More
This lesson is based on the Danish concept of hygge, which is the feeling of comfort and joy. Students can either use the provided source images to create a still... Learn More
This lesson focuses on the different biomes of the world. Students will choose a biome, then create a symmetrical jar which will display an animal, landscape and details from their... Learn More
This lesson is based on the iconic Earth and Sky collages by American artist, Lorna Simpson. Students will enjoy searching through magazines to find the perfect face or profile for... Learn More
This focus of this one-day Symmetrical Skyscraper lesson might be on creating symmetrical balance, but it can also be used to teach shape and repetition of line to your kindergarteners.... Learn More
This monster is more than just brightly colored and textured, he is also concerned about social-emotional development. In this lesson, students will create their own color monster, based on the... Learn More
When you check out artist David Hale’s art, I bet you will be as inspired as I am. I was especially drawn to his illustrations of animals with their habitat... Learn More
In this fun fifth-grade lesson, students will be making their own folk art-inspired cityscapes. Students will incorporate elements of folk art, like expressive colors and a flattened sense of space... Learn More
I love the message in the book Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne and Max Lang, which is, you are allowed to feel your feelings and not just slap on a happy... Learn More