I’ve never met a student that wasn’t fascinated by birds’ nests, so this lesson is sure to pique your first graders’ interest. Students will spend the first session making painted... Learn More
Capture a wide range of personality and emotion with this fun painted paper lesson that’s based on the main character in the book Acorn Was a Little Wild by Jen... Learn More
Isn’t this little raccoon just the cutest thing ever? Known for their nocturnal antics, raccoons are a frequent forest visitor at nighttime. This lesson is based on famed nature illustrator... Learn More
This fun lesson features a forest full of fungi and comes with plenty of room for experimentation and personalization. First, students will create painted paper with a variety of techniques... Learn More
The sweet slumbering forest creature featured in this lesson is camouflaged by layers of leaves, rocks and branches. In this lesson, students will draw a fawn, fox or wolf and... Learn More
This bright ocean painting has a twist that will get your students talking about pollution in the ocean and the steps they can take to help combat this global problem.... Learn More
This sweet lesson features a busy bee travelking from flower to flower, spreading their pollen in a seren rural setting. Students will explore experimental stamping with sponges and bubble wrap... Learn More
A simple bear with a bright, abstract background makes this texture lesson extra dynamic. In addition to create their own painted paper for the bear, students will also be creating... Learn More
Known for their characteristic drumming on trees, woodpeckers are a unique bird that mostly live in forests. A woodpecker forages for food by creating holes in trees with its sharp... Learn More
This found object printmaking lesson is both engaging and inspiring. Students will learn about William Kamkwamba, a Malawian inventor, engineer and author who gained recognition in 2001 when he built... Learn More
In this lesson that features a detailed glimpse of a larger rural garden, your seventh-grade students will focus on printmaking as they learn the process of collagraphy. After spending some... Learn More
Let your students imaginations run wild with this collage lesson that features an enchanted fairy door. With so much room for personal choice, this lesson is sure to keep your... Learn More
Peering through the thick trees to see a forest glade is like a breath of fresh air. Forest opening have a magical feel which is captured in this low-prep art... Learn More
Get ready to ride the rapids with this fun, colorful lesson based on kayakers navigating a river. Full of movement and opportunity for personalization, this lesson will be a great... Learn More
Farming has come a long way due to advancements in technology. While we might picture fruits and vegetables growing on rolling farm hills or in orchards, tabletop hydroponic gardens bring... Learn More
This lesson is sure to grow on your first-grade students and offers a great opportunity to explore the life cycle of a plant, from seed to seedling by incorporating cross-curricular... Learn More
Cozy burrowing animals curl up for sleep beneath a painted blanket of snow in this lesson that covers the concepts of space, texture and unity. Seven burrowing animals with drawing... Learn More
This fun lesson features fungi along with plenty of room for experimentation and personalization. Beginning with creating painted paper with a variety of techniques like scraping, splatter painting and underpainting... Learn More