Inspired by The Star People, a book by Indigenous author and illustrator S. D. Nelson, this art lesson captures the beauty and simplicity of the prairie at night. Students will... Learn More

This lesson is based on the book Coyote Places the Stars which has great illustrations that capture the colors and contours of the desert landscape. Bu using watercolor resist, children... Learn More

Introduce your third-grade students to Cherokee culture and the practice of expressing gratitude throughout the year with this low-prep, minimal-supply lesson that has been inspired by the book We Are... Learn More

Drawing buildings can be hard. Over the years I have come up with various ways to help my students overcome their fear of drawing such difficult subjects. Students in 5th-7th... Learn More

Victorian homes are a type of home that uses decorative design detail on the exterior of the house. Sometimes, more than one style of shingle or decorative moldings are used.... Learn More

Does your family or culture have a food that you associate with them? Whether it’s an everyday food or something only made for certain celebrations, this lesson is all about... Learn More

Kandinsky’s Concentric Circles is a wonderful painting to use as inspiration for color exploration. I have used one version of a “Kandinsky” art project almost every year with my Kinder... Learn More

Children learn how lines form shapes with this easy art project that can take less than 40 minutes to complete. Use cake tempera paint and a waterproof marker to help little ones explore... Learn More

St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow is the subject of many art lessons. And it’s no wonder. The spires, onion domes and bulbous columns are great fun to draw. If you... Learn More

This lesson combines a higher level drawing technique with an easy-to-achieve watercolor resist technique. Drawing St. Basil’s Cathedral can be tedious but if you can teach the children how to... Learn More

Every kid, no matter what the age, can enjoy this watercolor project. If you live in an area where fall leaves are plentiful, take a walk outside to collect your... Learn More

Grandma Moses is America’s most beloved folk artist. She painted in primitive style-which means that the artist was self-taught and painted in a style to evoke memories of traditional American... Learn More

This lesson is by far the most math-centric lesson in my arsenal of art projects. I use tag board to make cardboard templates, so children can trace a perfect rectangle.  From... Learn More

Drawing elephants can get a little tricky but this drawing focuses on the contour shape. Add a trunk and chunky legs and Kinders will have no problem appreciating their efforts.... Learn More

While most weaving lessons I have done have been for younger grades, this was the first paper weaving project I did with upper grades. The details are finer: narrower paper,... Learn More

Drawing castles with a classroom of noisy, rambunctious kids is the surest way to win them over. Really. Every child loves this lesson because they know castles very well and... 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

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