Introduce your second-grade students to artist Jasper Johns with this lesson that is inspired by his art. Students will be excited to try simple printmaking with found objects first, as... Learn More
If you are looking for an expressive penguin art project, look no further. These adorable penguins are quite easy to complete in two sessions and use simple art supplies. I’ve... Learn More
This lesson is just plain fun! Inspired by Jeff Koons’ iconic Balloon Dog series, students will create their own brightly colored balloon dog from a series of traced ovals. A... Learn More
These bright and colorful still lifes are jam packed with beautiful flowers and foliage. This lesson gives students the opportunity to explore the strong contrast that warm and cool colors... Learn More
This adorable little floating sea otter is guaranteed to be a hit with your first graders. In addition to featuring one of the cutest sea mammals, this lesson also allows... Learn More
Who doesn’t love a project that features a cute little animal wearing a cozy sweater? Based on the book Squirrel’s Sweater, this project will have your fourth-grade students making exactly... Learn More
This lesson is based on the iconic Earth and Sky collages by American artist, Lorna Simpson. Students will enjoy searching through magazines to find the perfect face or profile for... Learn More
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