Deserts are some of the harshest environments on Earth. Because they don’t need much water to survive, snakes are uniquely adapt for living in the desert. In this minimal-supply, low-prep... Learn More

If you are looking for a low-prep lesson for your older students that focuses on drawing from observation, this is your lesson. Nestled in the middle of an urban setting,... Learn More

The desert-dwelling, nocturnal fennec fox is the subject for this chalk pastel project. Students will draw half of the fennec fox and then fold, transfer and trace to create the... Learn More

This sweet little fox admiring the moonlight can be created rather quickly and offers a fun exploration of value and texture for your young artists. One class period can be... Learn More

These sweet little animals are peeking out of their tree hole shelters to say hello. In this lesson, students will start off by drawing the tree and some overlapping forest... Learn More

Though they tend to have a negative reputation for their smelly defensive spray, skunks are typically non-aggressive and only out at night. Students will draw one of these interesting creatures... Learn More

If you or your students don’t already know about the fascinating little creatures featured in this lesson, you are in for a treat. Axolotls are as cute as they are... Learn More

This quick lesson inspired by the book Tugboat Bill by Calista Brill and Tad Carpenter is sure to become a fast favorite, especially for those of your students who are... Learn More

For many students, summertime is synonymous with swimming time and if you don’t have access to a pool, you might find yourself taking a dip in a lake, stream or... Learn More

These stunning waterfowl paintings are full of texture and movement. This lesson gives students the opportunity to choose their preferred bird but also several options on the included drawing guides... Learn More

Wax resist is used to create this bright fishing scene that shows both what’s happening above the water with a fisherman in the boat, but also deep below all the... Learn More

Your students will love exploring different materials and techniques in this lesson that features one of the top five sport fishes in North America, the rainbow trout. Students will focus... Learn More

This quick, low-prep lesson packs in a big punch of farm fun. In this lesson, students can choose from a variety of farm animals and create an overlapping group of... Learn More

In this simple lesson, students focus on creating a symmetrical truck headed to the farmer’s market by using the oil pastel transfer method, which is like magic to second-grade students.... Learn More

How does your garden grow? Students will be able to choose and draw their own plants to grow in their planter box in this lesson based on the book Harlem... Learn More

The farm animals featured in this lesson show off their quirky charm when caught photobombing a serene farm scene in this lesson that has students creating space with overlapping, adding... Learn More

Inspired by artist Grant Wood, these bright chalk pastel landscape can be created in just a few class sessions. After drawing the layers of hills that give the scene a... Learn More

This slumbering hedgehog is sure to delight your youngest students. Include the optional peekaboo leaf for an interactive element. In this lesson, students will learn about creating texture with lines... Learn More