This lesson uses templates to help younger children create a Cat in the Hat without the need for directed drawing instruction. I’d recommend printing out the templates and using poster... Learn More
This is a fantastic drawing lesson that is best suited for children in grades 2-4 but younger children will be able to draw this with a bit more guidance. Choose... Learn More
According to Dr. Seuss Wiki page, Truffula trees have yellow or white & black striped bark with large tuffs at the top. The tuffs are typically a warm color (red,... Learn More
Creating your own Dr. Seuss character is a fun way to engage older kids. With so many strange beings making an appearance in the books, challenging the students to come... Learn More
The watercolor Snow Globe project is best for grades second through sixth. It combines drawing with geometric shapes to create a snow globe and proportional snowman and using the watercolor... Learn More
I love taking advantage of art projects that can cross over to other subjects. In this case, geometry plays a significant role in understanding how shapes are formed and how... Learn More
Learning how to connect the dots (quite literally) to form lines looks easier than it really is. That is not to say that this project is difficult, but it is... Learn More
This snowy landscape features multiple watercolor techniques which will allow students to create the blended sky with analogous colors and the crisp snowy ground. Depth is achieved by a distinct... Learn More
Looking for a quick, cute way to celebrate a season? These cats will do the trick. An easy lesson on line and spatial awareness, these cats can be dressed up... Learn More
Sometimes the best lessons are the easiest. My students enjoyed creating this simple moose drawing based on the art of Dawn Gerety. The drawing was finished by adding patterns and... Learn More
Many of the art projects I introduce to my older students can take 3-4 class sessions to finish. This The Great Wave lesson is an exception. The trick to the... Learn More
This winter project offers a minimal-material and low-prep option as well as a more detailed skate option for you to choose from depending on your time availability. Photocopy the templates... Learn More
This lesson is a quick and easy art project that allows for multiple art technique options, is assessable for multiple age groups and features the quintessential cold-weather accessory, mittens. It... Learn More
This project was inspired by a vintage Christmas card that featured simple, yet striking ornaments against a solid colored background. Using simple materials, this lesson is perfect for teaching art... Learn More
Part culture, part color theory and all fun, these stockings, inspired by textile Molas of Panama, will keep the kids busy drawing, cutting and composing their colorful stockings. Although this... Learn More
Growing up on Prince Edward Island gave me the opportunity to travel via ferry boat to the mainland (Nova Scotia and New Brunswick) a few times a year. As kids,... Learn More
Campbell’s Soup Cans Andy Warhol liked to take ordinary household objects, like a soup can, and turn it into a piece of art. In the 1960’s, the red and white... Learn More
Haring (1958-1990) achieved public attention with his bold graffiti-inspired street art. Drawing on inspiration from the break-dancing culture, Haring’s action figures were characterized by bright colors and bold black lines. His social... Learn More