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

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

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

Inspired by the book, Yoga Frog, children learn about movement and how they can create the impression of action with their artwork of a frog in a yoga position.... Learn More

Inspired by the children’s book, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, this draw along lesson help children learn about space and overlapping to create depth in their artwork.... Learn More