Kindergarten color mixing lessons are always a time to look forward to. The extra paint prep beforehand for this African djembe drum lesson becomes totally worth it as the oohs... Learn More
Just how the biblioburro delivers the joy of reading to the children of Colombia, this burro will bring your students an abundance of opportunities to show off their art making... Learn More
Colorful shapes are assembled into a stack of tightly-packed houses in this lesson inspired by the favelas found in Brazil. Students will create their own little neighborhood, complete with houses,... Learn More
This lesson is a great opportunity to introduce children to camels. In Rajasthan, camels are decorated with tassels, beads and tattoos. Many camel decoration artists continue with this long-standing tradition... 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
These unique, Icelandic Turf Houses built almost entirely with sod are sure to inspire your inquisitive artists. Yes, there is even grass on the roof of these houses. In this... Learn More
Marigolds provide bright pops of color in this paper and paint collage lesson. Students will use printmaking techniques and color mixing to create their warm marigolds. Review of different types... Learn More
Do you know the sweet story of Ferdinand the Bull? The book Ferdinand by Munro Leaf and illustrated by Robery Lawson inspired this art lesson featuring the Spanish bull Ferdinand,... Learn More
The bald eagle is a majestic bird with its signature coloring and piecing eyes. It also makes for a great subject for this project celebrating its home of North America.... Learn More
In this texture-filled lesson that has extra emphasis on creating depth through layers, your students will learn about and create the tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest. Creating the... Learn More
The paintings of the American West depicts the lives of Native Americans, complete with beautiful sunsets, bison hunts and vast plains. As part of my unit of Native American Costumes,... Learn More
These Mexican tacos look great enough to eat! Students will get to be art chefs while they build their own three-dimensional tacos on a decorative plate. The variety of toppings... Learn More
This mixed media Iranian teapot collage has layers of interest and nuance that come together to create a unique and lovely result. Students will start by using printmaking to stamp... Learn More
This double-decker bus lesson is a pop of bright color and joy, isn’t it? It makes me want to hop aboard and see where the bus takes me. This lesson... Learn More
Hula Lullaby by Erin Eitter Kono is a beautifully illustrated book about the sights and sounds of a Hawaiian luau. I love how the bright illustrations pop against the dark,... Learn More
Printmaking is so fun for students, and this lesson keeps the process simple. Students create mono prints by painting and folding their paper to create reflections of shape-focused stilt houses... 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
Students will love creating this lush, nighttime jungle scene, featuring a flock of moonlit macaws. Their bright, neon colors will contrast against the dark night sky, and a focus on... Learn More