This lesson, based on the terraced homes found on cliffs on the Italian islands of Cinque Terre and on the Greek island Santorini, features a fun surprise – a peek... Learn More
An art project about a lizard that is the size of a person is sure to get your students’ attention! This Komodo dragon created with a warm color scheme set... Learn More
The painted houses of the Kassena people in the West African country Burkina Faso were the inspiration for this printmaking and recycled materials lesson. In this project, students will be... Learn More
Watch your students ooh and ahh as they bring their own painting of the majestic Niagara Falls to life with the app PixaMotion. In this lesson, students will use line... Learn More
If you have a stack of magazines to recycle, this is a great mixed-media lesson to use them up! Based on the stilt houses of Brazil, this lesson features a... Learn More
Bead making is one of those activities that once students start and get the hang of, they won’t want to stop. In this lesson, students will create their own painted... Learn More
Don’t let the simple materials of this lesson, inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris fool you, it is still a showstopper. In this lesson, students will create a symmetrical... Learn More
Take your students on an imaginary trip to Polynesia! You find yourselves at a traditional Hawaiian luau where you can feel the island breezes off the ocean and hear the... Learn More
The Chinese dragon is considered to be the ultimate symbol of good fortune. In Chinese culture, it is believed to possess noble qualities and magical abilities. The Chinese people believed... Learn More
Leaping kangaroos in an Australian Outback scene give this art lesson a wonderful sense of movement and space. The proportions of the kangaroo silhouettes are left up to each student... Learn More
Who couldn’t help but smile when looking at this happy alpaca? This cheery lesson is filled with opportunities to explore texture; both implied texture in the alpaca’s fleece and tactile... Learn More
In this lesson, students will be recreating the beautiful and intricate henna art of India with marker on a traced hand. An included handout will give them lots of ideas... Learn More
This lesson is wonderful because it’s a printmaking project, but you won’t need to pull out your messy ink and brayers. All you need is some printing foam, water and... Learn More
Many older students like to focus on the intricate details of an art project, which makes this flying boomerang line design lesson perfect for this age group. Students can put... Learn More
One of my favorite lessons to do with older kids is to draw a sugar skull. I created a drawing handout which explains how to draw a skull by using... Learn More
The Statue of Liberty has been a symbol of the United States for over 130 years. Guide your students in drawing Lady Liberty and then let them decide how they... Learn More
These headpieces, inspired by the iconic costumes created for Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago, are a great way for fifth graders to explore symmetry. After drawing the headpiece, students will... Learn More
Simple and bold are the two words that best describe this high contrast Eastern European Eggs lesson. The short list of materials makes this lesson a breeze to prep for,... Learn More