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
Your first graders will be roaring with delight as they witness colors mix and blend together magically while creating this color wheel lion! In this lesson, students will focus on... Learn More
These whimsical trees based on Canadian artist, Richard Hoedl will captivate your first graders, for sure! In this project, students will draw funky, organic shapes to create tiered trees, then... Learn More
Holstein cows are the most recognizable cows because of their stark black patches, soft pink noses and gentle eyes. In my native Prince Edward Island, Holsteins dot the landscape and... Learn More
Can’t you just hear the rushing water and feel the spray in this simple waterfall landscape? Your second graders will be able to jump right in by drawing a simple,... Learn More
Scarecrows can sometimes be frightening to little ones, so to ensure a happy audience, I bring out my big, stuffed scarecrow that I purchased at a craft store. Typically, these... Learn More
This lesson is based on the blue pickup in Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle and Jill McElmurry. I was especially drawn to one landscape illustration of this little blue... Learn More
Being different can sometimes be scary, but it can also be beautiful! In this lesson, students will be creating a self portrait that highlights the things that make them wonderfully... Learn More
This whimsical folk art dinosaur was inspired by the dinos in an adorable fabric designed by Robin Skarbek. Cute, right? I bet your first graders will think so to! The... Learn More
Teach your children about facial proportion as they learn to draw the portrait of a health care worker. Using basic at-home supplies of paper and colored pencils, students also learn... Learn More
This feisty red fox features the simplest of materials, but when partnered with patterns and negative space, is very impactful! In this lesson, students will focus on adding patterns to... Learn More
One of my favorite lessons to do with older kids is to draw a sugar skull. I created a drawing handout which explains how to draw a sugar skull by... Learn More