This lesson, based on the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza, is full of opportunities for your first graders to learn new art skills. To draw the iconic temple they... Learn More
This lesson honors some of the most endangered species in Africa. In this lesson, students will use lines to create a simple animal drawing. Students will also show repetition of... Learn More
For second-grade students, this lesson based on the Matryoshka dolls that originated in Russia is the perfect vehicle for a low-prep lesson on line, shape and repetition. Students will begin... Learn More
Usually, weaving projects are done with paper or yarn, not both, but this projet combines them together in a beautiful woven yarn poncho on paper! Students will create a small,... Learn More
Not only will your students enjoy decorating a house with hidden meaning in this minimal-supply lesson inspired by the painted houses of Ndebele people in South Africa, but they will... Learn More
These bright boats based on the fishing trawlers that frequent the North Atlantic waters along the coast of Canada are sure to “catch” the attention of your second graders. In... Learn More
This vibrant watercolor painting features an iconic duo from the island of Puerto Rico; the tiny coquí frog and a tropical lobster claw plant. In this lesson, students will use... Learn More
Your third grade students will have a lot of fun playing “guess who’s in the desert” with this lift-the-flap lesson inspired by the landscape of the Sonoran Desert. Students will... Learn More
Senufo Mud Cloths have a graphic beauty to them. The designs are heavily associated with images of Africa and I think this is why Senufo Mud Cloths make their way... Learn More
Students will love creating this lush, nighttime jungle scene, featuring a flock of moonlit macaws. Their bright, neon colors will contrast against the dark night sky, and a focus on... Learn More
Ready to create beautiful, symmetrical artwork for Day of the Dead? Grab your markers, sheets of white paper, a few crayons and let’s celebrate the Day of the Dead with... Learn More
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