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

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