Highlighting artist Wayne Theibaud’s artwork is an easy sell for your students because he loved painting sweets! This project is based on Thiebaud’s artworks that feature lollipops. Students will create... Learn More
This lesson is one of my favorites for 5th grade. Each year, I asked students to bring in empty cereal boxes from home and we used them to create these... Learn More
This strong, brightly-colored rhinoceros is a great lesson to teach your students about following a directed line drawing and how line can create patterns. The contrast of the black oil... Learn More
Arguably one of the art pieces that is most associated with the Renaissance is the Mona Lisa. When thinking about how to make the Mona Lisa approachable for kids, I... 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
Playing cards were first invented in China during the 9th century. It was in Europe in the 14th century, during the Renaissance, that the face cards were changed to represent... Learn More
When I was searching for a one-time lesson for my kindergarten class before the next rotation started, I looked to the big rig bible, The Big Book of Things That... Learn More
This lesson features the car that turned the automobile into an affordable car for the masses: The Model T. Students will use their skill sin observation to draw the Model... Learn More
Children love building things, from snowmen to blanket forts to towns with building blocks. This lesson introduces students to building with paper to form the famous Pantheon of Rome, Italy.... Learn More
In this lesson, children create a Roman bust portrait. Using only white paper, black oil pastel and black chalk, this striking portrait can be as simple or as detailed as... Learn More
If you want an engaging drawing lesson, especially for boys, this is a good one. After talking about the historical context of a Roman gladiator, students will be ready to... Learn More
If your students have worked with one-point perspective, I encourage you to try two-point perspective with them in this low-prep, pencil and paper lesson that features the Parthenon. Students should... Learn More
Although I designed this lesson as a way for my students to learn how to apply a watercolor wash and use a watercolor resist, the lesson works great as a... Learn More
Here is a great lesson that uses oil pastels/crayons and watercolor for a classic resist lesson. Since it is very easy to draw, this Princess and the Pea project can... Learn More
You’ll notice that this lesson has a short materials list! But, the few materials still make for a high impact lesson. It’s perfect for older students who have the focus... Learn More
I absolutely love Kinuko Y. Craft’s version of “Cinderella.” It is full of beautifully intricate illustrations that are both magical and realistic. Each page is full of rich details. It... Learn More
One of the most important artists of the Op Art Movement is Victor Vasarely. Sometimes he is even called the father of Op Art. From his start as a graphic... Learn More
Tessellations are a standard in most art curriculums. They are mathematical and logical, yet it seems magical how such an irregular shape can be repeated and fill a space exactly.... Learn More