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

I discovered this lesson while browsing through the Artsonia site. Gulf Elementary in Cape Coral, Florida displayed this beautiful Under-the-Sea chalk art on their school page. Although no lesson plans accompanied the... Learn More

Cat and Bird by Paul Klee is a popular art lesson in elementary school. It is a simple drawing punctuated with an infusion of soft colors. Paul Klee, a Swiss painter,... Learn More

When teaching little ones to paint, I like to give parameters. In this lesson, I asked the children to paint the cat’s face first instead of just telling them to... Learn More

This lesson checks off many standards; children learn about artist Paul Klee, identify warm and cool colors, understand watercolor resist and follow a directed line drawing. My favorite part of... Learn More

For small children, there is no better subject in art class than fish. They come in all shapes and sizes and adapt well to color variations! Lucy Cousin’s Hooray for... Learn More

If you don’t have a copy of one of the Elmer the Elephant books, it’s best to run down to your local library and pick one up. The story is adorable and... Learn More

The lesson was one of my first lesson I created for Deep Space Sparkle. I loved the lesson so much, I did it almost every year with my first grade students.... Learn More

Monsters are always a popular subject for my youngest art students. My go-to monster lesson for this age group has always been Where the Wild Things Are, but this year I... Learn More

The cover pretty much sums up the impact of this book on first graders. New to concepts such as high, tall, up and down, the quirky birds help students visualize... Learn More

Painting Splat is simple…so quick in fact that the order in which you present this project is a bit backwards. Start by reading the book. It’s delightful and entertaining. Point... Learn More

Inspired by American artist George Rodrigue and his book Are You Blue Dog’s Friend? children draw and color their own expressive Blue Dog. The lesson plan will walk you through the set-up, collecting of... Learn More

Mr. Tiger Goes Wild is a great book to illustrate emotions through expressions. Mr. Tiger is quite a serious fellow, wearing his very proper clothes and living in a very proper city... Learn More

Every parent can relate to the antics of the little boy in David Shannon’s picture book, No, David. Seven and eight-year-olds love this book too, as the actions (and illustrations) are... Learn More

This art project is based on The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau by Dan Yaccarino. The story shows beautifully illustrated images of undersea exploration. Third graders are natural collage artists and while creating... Learn More

Despite the picture book being meant for much younger children, I couldn’t help but show my fifth graders the beauty of Rodrigue’s artwork and the different ways he incorporated a... Learn More

This lesson uses templates to help younger children create a Cat in the Hat without the need for directed drawing instruction. I’d recommend printing out the templates and using poster... Learn More