Drawing trucks is one of my most requested how-to-draw subjects in art class. I love the stories of the people who drive them, the cargo they haul and the best... Learn More
It’s hard to find a Valentine’s picture book that is perfect for the art room. The story has to resonate with many age groups. The illustrations need to be inspiring... Learn More
Gingerbread houses originated in Germany in the 16th century as part of Christmas celebrations. General popularity rose when The Brothers Grimm wrote the story of “Hansel and Gretel”, where the... 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
Introduce your third-grade students to Cherokee culture and the practice of expressing gratitude throughout the year with this low-prep, minimal-supply lesson that has been inspired by the book We Are... Learn More
This has been one of my staple art projects for 4th grade for about ten years. I have varied the medium, switching back and forth between colored pencils and watercolor... Learn More
It’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t love connecting an Eric Carle picture book with an art project. My second graders had fun drawing a hermit crab with oil pastel... Learn More