What’s in your lunchbox? Is it a sandwich and juice box or a different food that carries cultural significance? In this simple-matieral lesson that has been inspired by the books... Learn More
This lesson that has been inspired by the book The Blue Table by Chris Raschka is unique because it can be created on a smaller scale by an individual student... Learn More
Bread is the star of the table in this low-prep lesson that is all about drawing to create the illusion of form. Inspired by the book Hooray for Bread by... Learn More
This low-prep lesson introduces students to illustration while also creating an opportunity to investigate a beloved family recipe or a recipe with cultural significance. Use the included Illustrated Recipe Planning... Learn More
Exploring texture is the theme of this quick seasonal art lesson that features a round pumpkin. Students will work on cutting out a circle for their pumpkin and then start... Learn More
Your students will love this quick lesson that combines several creative processes into a single project that has been inspired by calico corn, also known as flint corn. Students will... Learn More
Throw your hands in the air to celebrate the changing seasons in this quick, minimal-supply lesson that has been inspired by the book It’s Fall! by Renée Kurilla. In this... Learn More
When the leaves are falling, the cocoa is calling. This lesson, which is one part drawing and the others part fiber arts, is sure to fill your classroom with that... Learn More
Pull out your painted paper or have students color their own for this fast and simple lesson that will have your youngest students practicing drawing lines and shapes, cutting paper,... Learn More
Frida Kahlo has a variety of pets that lived in her home, including spider monkeys. Inspired by her playful spider monkey friends, this lesson features a monkey that is full... Learn More
These three-dimensional flowers are inspired by Mexican artist Diego Rivera and his series of paintings that feature flower vendors as well as his more larger murals. Students can create these... Learn More
Introduce your students to one of the most prominent Mexican artists of the twentieth century with this self-portrait lesson that has been inspired by the Portrait of Ignacio Sanchez by... Learn More
This colorful, high-contrast and minimal-material project inspired by Diego Rivera’s painting Mother’s Helper packs lots of impact. First, students will create a balanced sketch of their child and mother figures... Learn More
This mixed-media flower vendor drawing teaches students how to transfer an oil pastel drawing to create a symmetrical design. This is a useful skill that feels like magic to students!... Learn More
These expressive watercolor portraits pay homage to the iconic Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo. Her signature unibrow, flowers and hair ribbons make her one of the world’s most recognizable artists. In... Learn More
It’s hard to talk about Mexican artist Diego Rivera without mentioning his murals. In this lesson, students are introduced to a detail of the south wall panel from the Detroit... Learn More
This quick, minimal-supply lesson that has been inspired by the building blocks in Thomas Eakin’s Baby at Play painting will have your students creating their own still life featuring a... Learn More
This sweet and quick lesson is all about celebrating your own uniqueness and not feeling pressured to be just like everyone else. Students will cut out their own symmetrical colored... Learn More