This lesson is jam-packed with opportunities for students to reflect on things that bring them joy, as well as create a meditative piece of artwork to represent themselves. There are... Learn More

Making art can help children process feelings that they may not have the words for. Providing opportunities for self-expression, like this lesson inspired by Oliver Jeffers’ book The Heart and... Learn More

Worry can take us by surprise, but it doesn’t have to overwhelm us. If we learn to talk about our worries with someone, just as Ruby learns in the book... Learn More

Find the snake hidden in this art lesson that features a rainbow of long, skinny objects. Students will learn about color as they mix the primary colors to make the... Learn More

Slugs are shell-less creatures, but these painted paper slugs are making changes to their look with the addition of a decorative, doughnut shell. Your students will use contrast and texture... Learn More

Your kindergarten students will love mixing colors and painting the rainbow in this lesson that focuses on color and shape, based on the abstract art of Venezuelan artist Mercedes Pardo.... Learn More

Students will be constructing their own Surrealist-inspired building in this lesson based on Argentinian artist Xul Solar. A mixed-up background featuring both night and day adds a sense of space... Learn More

Lesson inspiration doesn’t necessarily need to come from an entire picture book, sometimes one illustration can do the trick. Based on an illustration spread in the book, Silly Suzy Goose,... Learn More

I’ve been admiring this art project for a while now. VK Bowerman’s Laurel Burch Cat project is colorful and fun. VK doesn’t have a website, only a Flickr account, so... Learn More

Kindergarten color mixing lessons are always a time to look forward to. The extra paint prep beforehand for this African djembe drum lesson becomes totally worth it as the oohs... Learn More

Just how the biblioburro delivers the joy of reading to the children of Colombia, this burro will bring your students an abundance of opportunities to show off their art making... Learn More

Colorful shapes are assembled into a stack of tightly-packed houses in this lesson inspired by the favelas found in Brazil. Students will create their own little neighborhood, complete with houses,... Learn More

This lesson is a great opportunity to introduce children to camels. In Rajasthan, camels are decorated with tassels, beads and tattoos. Many camel decoration artists continue with this long-standing tradition... Learn More

Drawing a giraffe is a rewarding experience for children as they are always successful. With a long neck, stubby horns and those famous spots, giraffes are easily identified by all... Learn More

These unique, Icelandic Turf Houses built almost entirely with sod are sure to inspire your inquisitive artists. Yes, there is even grass on the roof of these houses. In this... Learn More

Marigolds provide bright pops of color in this paper and paint collage lesson. Students will use printmaking techniques and color mixing to create their warm marigolds. Review of different types... Learn More

Do you know the sweet story of Ferdinand the Bull? The book Ferdinand by Munro Leaf and illustrated by Robery Lawson inspired this art lesson featuring the Spanish bull Ferdinand,... Learn More

The bald eagle is a majestic bird with its signature coloring and piecing eyes. It also makes for a great subject for this project celebrating its home of North America.... Learn More