I love this lesson because it covers so many important skills for kinders. Your students will be drawing or tracing apples, cutting, pasting and painting. Simple color mixing is sure... Learn More

These beautiful, glowing pumpkins have a lot going on: drawing from observations and sequence, primary color mixing, adding highlights, cutting and pasting skills and composition. Though this is a multi-step... Learn More

When I was a brand new art teacher, this lesson was my go-to art project for Fall. I loved all of the elements that went into creating this happy scarecrow:... Learn More

Tying this fun lesson into your Kandinsky unit is as natural as most of Kandinsky’s art was inspired by his love of music. This lesson doesn’t necessarily need to just... Learn More

This is a great project to do before or after your kids visit your local pumpkin patch. No doubt the local farmer will have shown your kids more than just... Learn More

One of the easiest ways to teach small children portrait making is to eliminate difficult steps. By using a head & shoulders template, children can trace or cut a generous... Learn More

This is a lesson that not only teaches portrait techniques but also engages the imagination. A perfect combination. Photocopy the “Imagination Portrait” handout and give one to each child. Discuss... Learn More

This project is pure magic. Children combine basic cutting and crafting skills with the fine art instruction of drawing and using watercolors. The project requires a little prep on your... Learn More

This type of project is great for the end of the school year. Because it uses mostly paper scraps, you can utilize your paper scrap boxes, finally use up the... Learn More

This lesson was inspired by the rich, vibrant, quilted portraits of contemporary artist Bisa Butler. This lesson features a unique art technique with stunning results! Rather than sewing, students will... Learn More

Imagine living in the African rainforest amongst chimpanzees? Studying, sleeping, watching. Jane Goodall’s story, beginning with her curious girlhood days to her travels throughout Africa, ignites the imagination of children.... Learn More

Creating sunflowers in the art room is a welcomed subject. They are easily understood by most children, some have planted a few in a school garden, and many have plucked... Learn More

This project is pure magic. Children combine basic cutting and crafting skills with the fine art instruction of drawing and using watercolors. The project requires a little prep on your... Learn More

Kevin Henkes picture book, Birds (illustrated by Laura Dronzek), is a perfect book to read in art class. The illustrations are dynamic, the prose is short (doesn’t take up too much time!)... Learn More

Pirates stole their ships, converted the ship to accommodate the crew, fortified the ships to carry canons and sailed around searching for more boats to conquer. The Jolly Roger flag... Learn More

Breathe by Scott Magoon takes you on an undersea adventure with a baby beluga as he dives into the dark depths of the sea and peeks above the surface to... Learn More

There are so many beautiful whales to choose from, but I focused on the whales most often seen in the Santa Barbara Channel; The California Gray Whale, Humpback Whale and Blue Whale. It’s helpful... Learn More

This lesson featuring repeating fish is a fabulous review of pattern, contrast, balance and variety. It’s also the perfect lesson to reinforce unity by using the same type of repeated... Learn More