This lesson offers a great introduction to the principle of proportion for your students. Normally we talk about perspective with human figures, but why not introduce proportion with a dog’s... Learn More

This lesson was inspired by the illustrations in the book Leaf by Sandra Dieckmann, though you could use characters from any story – or even characters from your students’ imaginations.... Learn More

Any lesson that includes a “splatter painting station” is bound to be a hit with your students! In this lesson, students will be creating a stunning moon-lit wolf in the... Learn More

There is lots of fun to be had with experimentation in this abstract collage inspired by German artist Claudia Chaseling. Introduce or reinforce types of lines with your students as... Learn More

If you are familiar with Claire West’s artwork, you’ve no doubt noticed the delightful way that she layers colors and elements on top of one another to create rich, patterned... Learn More

This sweet little rabbit almost missed out on the glory of the buttery, yellow moon. Inspired by the book Moonlight by Helen V. Griffith, this lesson is full of both... 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

This diverse, multi-layered lesson featuring seashells on the beach has something interesting to look at on every square inch of the paper. Students will be thrilled by the tactile experiences... Learn More

In this lesson, students create a self-portrait collage. Students will use their choice of coloring tools to create a portrait, create a painted background and finally, write autobiographical statements around... Learn More

Everything about Australian artist Pete Cromer’s artwork screams happy: the bright colors and playful shapes, the quirky birds. Your fourth-grade students will get into a joyful groove as they make... Learn More

After being inspired by the powerful book Change Sings by Amanda Gorman, students will create a composition that features a bold guitar surrounded by a collage of repeating organic shapes... Learn More

In this lesson, sixth-grade students will learn about Contemporary painter Kehinde Wiley and his unique style of painting portraits. They will create a patterned, stamped background and will focus on... Learn More

Painting from observation is the skill that students will be honing in this lesson featuring watercolored seashells. Rather than looking at something large and vast, which can be overwhelming when... Learn More

These luminous lamps, based on traditional and contemporary mosaic lamps from Turkey, are sure to light up students in your art room. This fifth-grade lesson features several different options to... Learn More

Celebrate International Beaver Day on April seventh with your first graders by creating a piece of art based on the world’s second largest rodent. In this lesson, students will begin... Learn More

This bright and colorful ocean painting has a twist that will get your students talking about plastic pollution in the ocean, but more importantly, the steps they can take to... Learn More

Learning about the life cycle of a frog is pretty amazing, especially when it is paired with a story about courage and growth that your students can easily relate to.... Learn More

Rotting vegetables and fruit rinds may not be your typical art room subject matter, but in this fun-filled, third-grade collage project, the spotlight shines on them as students create their... Learn More