What could be more tropical than a bright pink flamingo frolicking on a beautiful beach? This lesson was inspired by Flamingo Beach, located on the island of Aruba, where flamingos... Learn More
In this vibrant lesson, students will use drawing from observation to create a realistic animal portrait, based on the artist Tamara Phillips. They will then add curved lines to the... Learn More
Your sixth-grade students will enjoy this minimal-supply lesson that allows them to think like an architect. They can choose between designing their own Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired house within a landscape... Learn More
Fourth-grade students will focus on balance with these bright, symmetrical cicadas that are created with a folded line of symmetry and the creativity that your students bring to class. Students... Learn More
This simple but punchystill life, inspired by American artist William H. Johnson, offers two versions with different material options, making it a perfect lesson for your second graders regardless of... Learn More
There’s a quote by Joyce Meyer that says, “A #2 pencil and a dream can take you anywhere.” That couldn’t be more true for this lesson, which features the bare... Learn More
This lesson is one of my favorites for 5th grade. Each year, I asked students to bring in empty cereal boxes from home and we used them to create these... Learn More
This lesson is equal parts process and product, making it the perfect lesson for first graders who love exploration but also appreciate a finished project. While learning about the groundbreaking... Learn More
This lesson is a wonderful, tactile way for students to learn about the culture and textiles of Peru while also creating their own textured weaving. In this lesson, students first... Learn More
This lesson features the car that helped make the automobile affordable for the masses: The Model T. Students will focus on line, balance and contrast as they practice their skills... Learn More
This one-point perspective drawing is sure to capture the attention of your students. Inspired by the autobahn, the highway system in Germany that is known for its high speed limits,... Learn More
Posable mannequins are a great addition to any art room. They come in many different sizes but look basically the same. Not only are they fun to manipulate, but they... Learn More
This multi-faceted lesson will challenge your seventh graders with a deep dive into proportion and drawing contour lines from observation as they draw their hand holding a cell phone. They... Learn More
This unique pink dolphin is sure to have your students jumping for joy. Based on the real life pink pigmented Amazon River dolphins, this lesson features three different drawing choices... Learn More
This bright, punchy lesson is inspired by the incredible diversity of flowers that grow in tropical rainforests. In this lesson, students have the choice of drawing from a drawing guide,... Learn More
Learning about the unique layers of a rainforest, from the forest floor to the tops of the trees, is fascinating. This lesson focuses on the element of space through learning... Learn More
This layered paper diorama is inspired by the lush flora and fauna of temperate rainforests. Featuring simple materials, this lesson allows students to explore the wonder of a diorama scene... Learn More
Creating the illusion of form in a drawing can seem like magic to a student, so much that they’ll want to repeat the achievement over and over again. Watch your... Learn More