Roy Lichtenstein was a modern Pop Art painter born in New York in 1923 and died in 1997. He loved working with abstract shapes and art inspired by comic strips... Learn More
Haring (1958-1990) achieved public attention with his bold graffiti-inspired street art. Drawing on inspiration from the break-dancing culture, Haring’s action figures were characterized by bright colors and bold black lines. His social... Learn More
Your kindergarten students will love creating a favorite literary character in this Brown Bear lesson that is based on Eric Carle’s illustrations in the book Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What... Learn More
This engaging lesson, inspired by the book The Mixed-Up Chameleon, gives students a chance to create painted paper collages in the style of legendary children’s book artist Eric Carle. To... Learn More
This quick and colorful lesson is part math, part magic and all art. Students fold a piece of paper in half, draw on one side and press to transfer the... Learn More
These spring bird collages will engage students in several art making techniques that will keep them interested and excited throughout the whole process. By using the included templates, this lesson... Learn More
Your fourth grade students will love the variety of art-making techniques found in this two-part lesson inspired by the rainforests of South America. First, they will have a chance to... Learn More
A SOMBRERO is a wide-brimmed hat typically worn in Mexico to protect wearers from the sun. The Spanish developed the flat topped sombrero which they brought to Mexico. The Mexican... Learn More
While not necessarily a Mexican-inspired project, this lesson is a great way to scale the EASY MARIGOLD lesson for older kids. Whereas the individual marigolds are stunning, older children can... Learn More
One of the most popular celebrations in Central and South America is Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. It is a special day to remember loved ones... Learn More
This personal expression lesson invites students to ponder the importance of protecting what matters to them, whether that is a natural resource, living thing or something important to our history.... Learn More
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