I knew I wanted to do a watercolor lesson with my first graders and typically I do a fish or a flower. Tired of those particular lessons, I wanted something new.... Learn More
This lessons, based on the book Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris, is a lively way to teach your students how to create space by overlapping. Your students will... Learn More
Inspired by the book Dragons Love Tacos, this dragon-drawing lesson starts with a simple dragon draw-along and ends with students using a “Create-A-Dragon” handout to choose their own eyes, mouth,... Learn More
This lesson gives students the opportunity to plan and create their own civilization. After reading the book Weslandia, students can complete the included planning sheet to brainstorm the structure of... Learn More
Making art can help children process feelings that they may not have the words for. Providing opportunities for self-expression, like this lesson inspired by Oliver Jeffers’ book The Heart and... Learn More
Invite your students to meditate on bravery as they make these round painted and woven paper creations that resemble mandalas. Each growing, concentric circle in the artwork, acts as a... Learn More
Worry can take us by surprise, but it doesn’t have to overwhelm us. If we learn to talk about our worries with someone, just as Ruby learns in the book... Learn More
What makes you uniquely super? Maybe it’s speed or kindness – or maybe you’re a super artist. This lesson is all about uncovering and celebrating each student’s very own superpower.... Learn More
This lesson allows students to dive deeply into a chosen emotion and pair lines, colors and facial expression that match that emotion. As an opening activity, students can fill out... Learn More
This lesson offers your seventh graders a wide variety of choice and opportunities for self-expression. Students will begin by drawing a simple portrait hidden behind a laptop screen, which is... Learn More
This bright, symmetrical cicadas are created with a folded line of symmetry and your students’ creativity. Students will learn about the different parts of insects as they draw and paint... Learn More
Your fifth-grade students might think of scorpions as being scary but after completing this blacklight lesson and learning how scorpions can actually glow, they might also walk away thinking that... Learn More
This brightly patterned tree, inspired by Carlos Catasse, a Chilean-born painter is sure to liven up your classroom. In this lesson, students will focus on cutting and layering both geometric... 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
The Happy Fish lesson involves minimal art materials and a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher.... Learn More
The Pet Shop Foldable lesson involves minimal art materials and a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher.... Learn More
The Kawaii Ice Cream Draw Along lesson involves minimal art materials, a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher and an instructional video to play in front of the kids.... Learn More
The Space Kitty Draw Along lesson involves minimal art materials, a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher and an instructional video to play in front of the kids. Copy... Learn More