This lesson will have you ready for a trip to the coast in search of your own colorful seashells. Students will especially enjoy the exploration that this lesson offers in... Learn More
Watch your students glow with holiday spirit as they move through this Christmas-themed lesson that can also be modified for several other holidays. In this collage lesson, students will focus... 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 students. Stamped leaves, grass and moss... Learn More
These bundled-up winter portraits by your students will be more than just adorable because you can also use this lesson to teach important art techniques and principles. Students will use... Learn More
Old boots can be used as planters. In fact, herbs, flowers and fruits can be grown in old boots and other containers. In this lesson, students will create a collage... Learn More
In this richly layered bird bath project, students will create floating chalk prints by shaving soft pastels into water and gently laying paper on top to transfer the design, resulting... Learn More
This lesson combines collage, printmaking and painting to create a scenic swamp boardwalk scene. Choose different animals from the included handout to draw in the swampy environment or choose your... Learn More
Your pampered little kitties will have nothing to complain about with this collage lesson featuring a sponge-painted cat that has been inspired by the picture book Cat Problems. In this... Learn More
These brightly colored and lively aquariums combine a plethora of skills and techniques for older elementary students. From the printed background, which utilizes found object printmaking to create the textured... Learn More
Introducing artist Henri Rousseau to young children, even as young as four, is easy with this simple project. Students will focus on line, shape and space as they draw their... Learn More
Inspired by artist Henri Rousseau’s many jungle paintings with dense foliage and pops of colorful exotic flowers, this lesson includes engaging fork and paint printmaking and paint-mixing processes. Students will... Learn More
Choice is an essential component when teaching middle school students art techniques and this project allows students to follow a specific art technique but decide what type of animal they... Learn More
Old boots can be used as planters. In fact, herbs, flowers and fruits can be grown in old boots and other containers. In this lesson, students will create a collage... Learn More
As warm-weather plants, succulents often go dormant in the winter, but greenhouses can be used to keep them warm and toasty year-round. Bring trays of succulents into your art room... Learn More
Create your own miniature world within a geometric terrarium. This beautiful terrarium collage offers lots of opportunities for artistic choice and expression, making this a perfect lesson for older elementary... Learn More
Painting processes and poetry are combined in this lesson that will have students exploring different painting techniques and writing their own color poem. Students will focus on value and texture... Learn More
This lesson creates a unique opportunity to blend art and poetry with students creating their own blackout poem with the page of a book as a starting off point. Line... Learn More
These colorful and lively sunflower fields are sure to brighten up your classroom. In this lesson, students will practice their painting and collage skills in order to create a landscape... Learn More