This lesson is great for free choice time, sub plans and days when you want an easy prep lesson. The supplies are simple: card stock and markers, and students will... Learn More
Joan Miró was a Spanish painter, sculptor and print- maker. His first paintings were inspired by Cubism and his later works were more magical and child-like. The painting that inspired... Learn More
How neat are the curved horns on the ram (male sheep) in this lesson?! Though the horns look complicated to draw, I break it down in this lesson step-by-step so... Learn More
This is a striking project. The metallic sharpie pops off the black paper and it feels like the scarab beetle may come to life! In this unique project, your students... Learn More
Younger students really enjoy the colorful and symbolic traditions of Medieval knights. In this lesson, students will have a blast creating these colorful, embellished, jousting knights.... Learn More
Monet’s water lily paintings are ethereal and serene. In this lesson, students will be using watercolor techniques to capture Monet’s magical colors. Making a batch of glitter paper or having... Learn More
Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is one of the most recognizable paintings in the world and a symbol of the Renaissance. When I started thinking about how to make the... Learn More
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