Hit the road on an imaginative journey with this minimal-supply paper suitcase lesson. To create their luggage, students will focus on balance as they fold and cut the body of... Learn More
This simple perspective lesson starts with creating textured “forest” papers using a engaging printmaking process involving tin foil and tempera paint. The printed paper is torn and arranged to create... Learn More
Inspired by Berta and Elmer Hader’s classic book, The Big Snow, this collage project invites children to recreate a beautiful winter scene while exploring texture, line and space. Students will... Learn More
Introduce your youngest students to pop-up art and paper engineering with this seasonal project that uses foundational skills like cutting and folding to achieve stunning results. In this lesson, students... Learn More
Just a few basic art-making materials are needed to make the snowmen come to life in this Pop-Up Snowmen lesson. In this lesson, students use basic paper a simple box... Learn More
In this lesson, students focus on texture, balance and shape as they use a variety of painting and basic printmaking techniques to create painted paper and then cut and assemble... Learn More
British designer William Morris’ work showcases principles of the Arts and Crafts Movement. His first wallpaper design, called Trellis, combines geometric and organic shapes to blend the structure of the... Learn More
Introduce your students to a well-recognized fall symbol with this lesson inspired by the timeless Bengali folktale beautifully told and illustrated in Grandma and the Great Gourd: A Bengali Folktale... Learn More
Students will explore both printmaking and texture in this lesson that is based on the classic Russian folktale The Little Red Hen. Students will use a LEGO to create stamped... Learn More
Create an iconic part of American pioneer culture with this lesson that has students making their own printed paper quilt square inspired by the legendary folktale character Johnny Appleseed and... Learn More
Stamped bubbles and a textured towel help create a cozy vibe in this lesson that features a little mouse enjoying a warm soak inside a teacup tub. To get started,... Learn More
Step into the woods and explore the charming world of some cozy critters with this lesson that has been inspired by the busy animals of Acorn Village in the book... Learn More
Back-to-school season wouldn’t be complete without backpacks to carry all of the necessities. In this quick lesson, students will cut colored paper to assemble a quick backpack collage. The main... Learn More
If you have a collection of donated CDs, this lesson featuring ornament monoprints is for you. Students will use CDs to create round, decorated Christmas ornaments by painting, adding patterns... Learn More
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with parading penguins and heart-shaped balloons in this quick lesson that features some basic printmaking and focuses on pattern, shape and balance. To get started, students will... Learn More
Cozy burrowing animals curl up for sleep beneath a painted blanket of snow in this lesson that covers the concepts of space, texture and unity. Seven burrowing animals with drawing... Learn More
Lessons that start with an engaging, slightly messy process are always a hit, which is why this lesson will be a winner with your students; it begins with shaving cream... Learn More
These spring bird collages will engage students in several art making techniques, keeping them interested and excited throughout the whole process. By using the included templates, this lesson can be... Learn More