Your fourth-grade students will love connecting the dots as they create a geometric animals in this lesson inspired by the brightly colored animals of contemporary Spanish artist Okuda San Miguel.... Learn More
Your kindergarten students will love practicing both drawing and painting in this quick lesson inspired by the birds found in the folk art from El Salvador. Students begin by focusing... Learn More
Drawing a giraffe is a rewarding experience for children as they are always successful. With a long neck, stubby horns and those famous spots, giraffes are easily identified by all... Learn More
Your first graders will be delighted when their big African elephant’s head can really move! A simple brass fastener connecting the head to the body allows this colorful, patterned giant... 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
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