In this lesson, kindergarteners will use line to draw a handsome Northern Cardinal on red paper, decorate him with a touch of glitter for emphasis and place him on a... Learn More
If I had to choose my favorite snowman art lesson, it would be this one. The combination of skills such as tracing shapes, cutting, shading to create the illusion of... Learn More
Inspired by Valentine’s Day, I pulled out my file on Jim Dine and created this multi-step collage project for my second graders. I used a station-method of attack with this... Learn More
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, this colorful bouquet will be admired by all. Mixed media techniques, collage, shape, texture, still life are some of the important concepts addressed in... Learn More
It’s hard to find a Valentine’s picture book that is perfect for the art room. The story has to resonate with many age groups. The illustrations need to be inspiring... Learn More
Inspired by Valentine’s Day, I pulled out my file on Jim Dine and created this multi-step collage project for my second graders. I used a station-method of attack with this... Learn More
This lesson has been a reader’s favorite since I first posted it in 2012. Based on the book, Pie in the Sky and Snowballs by Lois Ehlert, I combined my... Learn More
This layered collage lesson was inspired by the book Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner and illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal. This project has just the right amount... Learn More
It’s hard to find a Valentine’s picture book that is perfect for the art room. The story has to resonate with many age groups. The illustrations need to be inspiring... Learn More
These charming Swiss ski chalets are sure to engage your fifth graders with all of the possibilities for fun details. Students will begin with simple shapes to create their chalets,... Learn More
A unit on Asian art is not complete without a lesson on Kimonos. This lesson is perfect for second graders: it reinforces cutting and composition skills and has lots of... Learn More
What says winter wonderland more than snowy evergreen trees and a moose inspired by Ernest from the book Ernest, The Moose Who Doesn’t Fit? This collage project is sure to... Learn More
If you are looking for an expressive, easy, yet impressive penguin art project, look no further. These adorable penguins are quite easy to complete in two, 40-minute sessions and use... Learn More
Create an adorable polar bear by drawing from observation. Alternatively, you could create templates for this project to use for the shapes for the polar bear. For my first-grade students,... Learn More
This Easy Winter Cardinals lesson is great for drawing shapes, practicing cutting and gluing skills and can be dressed up or left alone. Using whatever sized round containers you have... Learn More
This lesson is simple yet it reinforces many art concepts: foreground, background, texture, space and balance. It wouldn’t be winter in my art room without some glitter. I’ll admit that... Learn More
This bright, wintery lesson prompts students to dive into their creativity as they customize their own bundled up snow angel. Focusing on symmetry and texture, this lesson is rich in... Learn More