These adorable baby sea turtles have hatched from their eggs and are ready to make the long trip to the sea. In this lesson, inspired by the illustrations in the... Learn More
This cute Maneki-neko, which translate to “beckoning cat,” is sure to bring your students a bunch of fun. Based on the iconic Japanese cat figures, this lesson gives students the... Learn More
Whether your students are already skilled mangakas (mangaka is the Japanese word for manga artist) or are newly introduced to the unique style of Japanese comics and graphic novels, they... Learn More
Inspired by the magical little lawn figures, the Garden Gnome lesson will no doubt leave everyone smiling. Kindergarteners will begin by using different ypes of lines and shapes to draw... Learn More
Pretzels are a fun, delicious snack and just as fun to draw with their curved lines and traditional knot. These big pretzels are then painted with three values of brown,... Learn More
Your students will love using their imaginations to create a toadstool home that is perfect for a little gnome. This lesson was inspired by the whimsical garden statues that Germany... Learn More
What could be more tropical than a bright pink flamingo frolicking on a beautiful beach? This lesson was inspired by Flamingo Beach, located on the island of Aruba, where flamingos... Learn More
These Haitian tap taps pull out all the stops! After drawing a simple bus, students will get to use bright paint and a variety of embellishments to turn their humble... Learn More
This lesson from third-graders is not only a mental vacation, but also a quick lesson than can be completed in one 45-minute class period. Inspired by the beautiful ocean and... Learn More
Drawing on wood was how artist Horace Pippin returned to art after injuring his arm in WWI. In this lesson, students will be learning about Pippin, creating implied wood grain... Learn More
This lesson features a fun way to explore James Van Der Zee’s photography without a camera! Students will create their own vintage car on black paper and create different values... 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
Your students will get a kick out of creating these fun, photobombing llamas! A simple llama draw-along, plus super simple supplies makes this a fabulous lesson to teach in a... Learn More
While we are sleeping at night, many animals are just getting up! Nocturnal animals, like Little Owl, are up at night instead of during the daytime. This simple watercolor resist... Learn More
This lesson is a great introduction to self portraits for kindergarteners and gives them a boost of self confidence in the process! This lesson begins with tracing a crown, which... Learn More
When I was searching for a one-time lesson for my kindergarten class before the next rotation started, I looked to the big rig bible, The Big Book of Things That... Learn More
Based on the wonderful illustrations in “School’s First Day of School,” by Adam Rex & Christian Robinson. This lesson is perfect for the start of the school year. Students will... Learn More
Drawing a pumpkin may seem simple but, when I was teaching young students, I noticed that they wanted to draw a pumpkin as a circle with a stubby little rectangle... Learn More