When you see the striking red coat and tall bearskin hat, you’ll recognize the iconic military men and women this lesson features: The Queen’s Guard. In this lesson, students will... Learn More
Peru is known for the beautiful woven textiles that are made into rugs, blankets and clothing. This lesson is an opportunity for your students to use pattern to create their... Learn More
Capture some Canadian spirit in your classroom by creating these Canadian Mounties with your 4th graders. Students will draw along with you to create their Mountie but then get to... Learn More
Choose to either draw or cut our shapes in this lesson that features a seagull by the seaside. In either scenario, students will learn how to combine simple shapes to... Learn More
The simplicity and cuteness factor of this kokeshi project make it a great lesson for your first-grade artists to not only learn about a popular doll from Japan, but also... Learn More
Inspired by the Black Forest in Germany, this whimsical woodland scene has layers of texture and collage that will capture the attention of your third graders. Stamped leaves, grass and... Learn More
This lesson is based on the blue pickup in Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle and Jill McElmurry. I was especially drawn to one landscape illustration of this little blue... Learn More
Being different can sometimes be scary, but it can also be beautiful! In this lesson, students will be creating a self portrait that highlights the things that make them wonderfully... Learn More
This is an easy project inspired by Alexander Calder’s use of line, shape, and form and is also a great choice to introduce children to primary & secondary colors. Calder... Learn More
Using a template or a starter when teaching little kids about the process of making portraits helps the child considerably. The child traces the crown near the top of the... Learn More
This lesson puts a sparkly spin on the banners flown during Medieval and Renaissance times. Students will enjoy drawing either a whimsical lion or unicorn for their banner. Adding a... Learn More
Based on Wassily Kandinsky’s iconic circle color study painting, this lesson is sure to excite your students as they explore this familiar shape in a new way. Part painting, part... 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 lesson introduces Vincent van Gogh in a light-filled, colorful way. Students will learn how to layer their artwork by cutting a symmetrical vase plus organic shapes for paper sunflowers.... Learn More
This lesson features a fun-to-draw and paint court jester who is very talented at juggling. In fact, he is so talented that he is able to keep six colored balls... Learn More
Studying Matisse and his amazing paintings is always a successful undertaking. I consider his art the basis of a no-fail art lesson, as no matter what a child does to... Learn More
Projects for older students can often take several sessions to finish. This Great Wave lesson is an exception. The trick to its quick completion is a very easy drawing paired... Learn More
These richly colored still lifes, inspired by French artist Paul Cézanne provide the opportunity for students to begin drawing from observation to draw and paint the shapes and compositions that... Learn More