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
This is an art lesson based on the book, Yellow Kayak by Nina Laden & Melissa Castrillon. It is a beautifully illustrated story about adventure and friendship geared toward ages... Learn More
This lesson is such a fun addition to your Polynesian unit because it combines the joys of bright colorful painted paper, different textures, collage and Hawaiian music! Set the island... Learn More
Cook Island tivaevae is truly an art form. Tivaevae artists create very colorful patchwork quilts by hand. They were traditionally made by women from Polynesia who would usually work in... Learn More
Ros Moriarty and Balarinji teamed up to create fantastic children’s books such as Kangaroos Hop and Splosh for the Billabong that serve as the inspiration for these bright and colorful... Learn More
Take your students to the world famous Luna Park in Sydney, Australia with this bright, colorful, technique rich lesson! Students learn all about this exciting park and use their creativity... Learn More
Understanding our stars, moon and planets that make up our corner of our universe is wonderfully illustrated in Oliver Jeffers’ book, Here We Are. The illustrations and story are the perfect... Learn More
This is an engaging art lesson and is sure to ignite the imaginations of the little ones. I have done this lesson with my first grade students in two, 40... Learn More
Here is a project that combines American history with important art concepts: mixed-media collage, texture, achieving depth and the illusion of form. Read through the book, One Giant Leap: The... Learn More
This project is a wonderful opportunity to review or discuss the scientific accomplishments of space travel with a fun and engaging art activity. Children explore space in the scientific sense... Learn More
This lesson celebrates the art of American author and illustrator Ashley Bryan and has been inspired by his picture book Beautiful Blackbird. Students will focus on cutting, pasting, repetition, balance... Learn More
Learning how to manipulate paper into shapes and then placing them on a piece of paper to create an object is a big deal for young children. In this lesson... Learn More
This project encourages children to look at trash or recycled goods in a whole new way. Inspired by the book Magic Trash, children draw “Faces of God” in the style of... Learn More
This lesson was inspired by the rich, vibrant, quilted portraits of contemporary artist Bisa Butler and features a unique art technique with stunning results. Rather than sewing, students will create... Learn More
This lesson explores the work of artist Romare Bearden while emphasizing mixed-media collage, cutting, arranging, gluing, texture, and space. Students complete this multi-step project while coming to an understanding that a... Learn More
Joan Miró was a Spanish painter, sculptor and print-maker. His first paintings were inspired by Cubism and his later works were more magical and child-like. The painting that inspired this... Learn More
Creating collages is a wonderful way for children to express their sense of color and composition. It’s not always easy though, which is why I recommend showing children a few... Learn More
Based on the book of the same name by Lois Ehlert, Fish Eyes is a wonderful book for dynamic visual content. The illustrations are inspiring and almost any grade level could adapt... Learn More