While searching for Op Art inspiration, I came across Vancouver-based artist Pablo Zamudio, who is a modern Op Artist. Zamudio’s work experiments with various optical illusions, but I was specifically... Learn More
This lesson takes a simple tessellation lesson and, quite literally, puts a spin on it. With radial tessellations, the triage-shaped tile fans out around a central point, which gives the... Learn More
This lesson focuses on color recognition, sorting, cutting and pasting with a musical twist. Children create art based on a real object (a xylophone) that reinforces rainbow order. Students will... Learn More
In this jazzy lesson, your students will be learning about some of the greatest jazz players of all time. Each page in the book, This Jazz Man by Karen Ehrhardt,... Learn More
This is a simple and engaging lesson that uses minimal supplies. Older elementary kids love detailed art projects where they can showcase their individuality. This Rockin’ Line Guitar features the... Learn More
This lesson was inspired by the book Mummy Cat by Marcus Ewert which tells the story of Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut’s cat who finds himself awakened from his mummified state to... 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
Ancient Egyptians buried their dead in elaborately decorated coffins called a sarcophagus. The after-life and customs surrounding death were a large part of the Egyptian’s customs and culture. The sarcophagus... Learn More
You can’t have a complete ancient Egyptian unit without discussing their use of proportions. This style of rendering the human figure became one of the most distinguishing characteristics of ancient... Learn More
This Simple Sandcastle Draw Along lesson involves minimal materials and a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher.... Learn More
Start by reading to your class “Not A Box” by Antoinette Portis and talk about how a simple box can turn into many things! This lesson involves minimal art supplies... Learn More
This advanced grid drawing lesson includes four “Masters Handouts” for students to choose from and create their own version of the masterpiece.... Learn More
Substitute teachers will be able to teach and draw along with students, creating an adorable llama with the help of out “Llama Drawing Guide”... Learn More
Using the “How to Draw a Circus Tent Drawing Guide”, substitute teachers will be able to demonstrate how to create a circus tent. Students then get to create their own... Learn More
With their long tusks and shaggy fur, woolly mammoths were unique animals that lived during Prehistoric times. With the popularity of the movie Ice Age, I was inspired to 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
When I was a kid, I loved creating my own scratch art. I would color a page in my notebook with bright colors and then color over the whole thing... Learn More
With their long tusks and shaggy fur, woolly mammoths were unique animals that lived during Prehistoric times. Just as Prehistoric people were inspired by these giants and included them in... Learn More