This simple-prep watercolor castle lesson packs a surprising punch in artistic skill-building for your students. Fourth graders are skilled enough to begin drawing detailed objects and castles are always a... Learn More
This lesson was inspired by the illustrations in Lola’s Fandango* by Anna Witte. Lola has always been in awe of her glamorous older sister. When she gets secret Fandango (a... Learn More
This lesson is quick and effective. Your students will love turning a simple marker drawing into a painting by brushing water onto the water-soluble maker. Using markers and a few... Learn More
Projects for older students can often take several sessions to finish. This Great Wave lesson is an exception. The trick to its quick completion is a very easy drawing paired... Learn More
This lesson encourages children to not only think about the level of detail that went into each sarcophagus but also to recognize similar patterns, symbols and colors. Children use a... Learn More
Clay projects are always popular with students because they get to build something three-dimensional. Air dry clay, which is used in this project, allows for clay projects without the use... Learn More
This Stonehenge line drawing depicts one of the most famous sites in the world. Around one million people visit Stonehenge each year to gaze at the ancient structure. Stonehenge is... Learn More
This is a very successful clay lesson that your students will love. After rolling a slab and cutting the castle shape, students can use their imaginations to add drawbridges, windows... Learn More
Impressionist painter Claude Monet had a large pond and garden at his home in Giverny, France and loved spending time outdoors and painting the colors he saw. In fact, he... Learn More
I just love this fun lesson that is a unique take on the beautiful architecture of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. With a background of the night sky, this project... Learn More
Drawing a mythical one-eyed giant is sure to capture the attention and imagination of your students. Students can put their own creative spin on their cyclops as they draw characteristics... Learn More
Working with colors and shapes is fun for children. While not quite a free-flowing collage, this lesson encourages thought by considering the exact placement of colors, circles and lines.... Learn More
In this lesson, students will learn about one of the most famous pieces by the Impressionist artist Renoir. In A Girl with a Watering Can, he depicts a charming young... Learn More
This watercolor portrait, inspired by Frida Kahlo’s self-portraits, is an introduction to facial proportions, which is great for older students as they become increasingly interested in realism. A crown of... Learn More
Students will draw the cards in an enlarged format using grid drawing, which is a fun skill to teach older students who are interested in drawing realistically. Based on the... Learn More
Wow your students with this lesson inspired by contemporary Op artist Pablo Zamudio. Despite having the appearance of being complicated, the instructions and materials couldn’t be more simple. Students will... Learn More
In this lesson, students will focus on line to create a detailed drawing with pencil and black marker that has been inspired by Elizabethan fashion. Use the accompanying video tutorial... Learn More
In this lesson, children draw a generic portrait of a man in a bowler hat and then use simple mixed- media techniques to paint and add contrast. Covering the face... Learn More