Monet loved painting outside (plein air) and was fascinated by how light affects color. Although famous for his series of paintings of haystacks and lily pads, Monet painted many winter... 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

I love a good watercolor resist lesson. Fields of crayon texture rubbings and liquid watercolors grace the background of an airplane flying high in the sky. The element of space... Learn More

This lesson features a beautiful watercolor scene and delicate line drawing of the Wright brothers 1903 “Flyer”. The use of loose watercolor techniques captures the windy day of the first... Learn More

When you think of warm colors, it’s easy to think of the warm sun and hot sand, which is perfect for this warm color lesson that features the desert of... Learn More

I love how this Stonehenge lesson starts with a variety of paper treatments that are combined and result in a stunning collage. Sponge paintings provides the rough, textured look of... Learn More

This project is based on the book, Tree by Britta Teckentrup. This beautifully illustrated book follows an owl and the tree in which he lives, through the seasons. You can... Learn More

Have you ever stood under redwood trees in northern California or southern Oregon? They are breathtaking giants and a compelling subject for art. This lesson is a great addition to... Learn More

Above and Below by Patricia Hegarty and illustrated by Hanako Clulow is the inspiration for this art project. This informative book talks about what lives above and below in many... Learn More

This lesson is based on the book, Bear Hug by Katherine McEwen. In this book, a bear prepares for winter hibernation with his mate. In the springtime, their new cub... Learn More

Over and Under the Pond by Kate Messner and illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal is the inspiration for this art project. It combines the perfect amount of text with beautiful... Learn More

In this lesson, first grade students will explore the paintings of artist Paul Gauguin while gaining experience with acrylic paint and a dabbing technique of applying the paint. Line, shape,... Learn More

Hula Lullaby by Erin Eitter Kono is a beautifully illustrated book about the sights and sounds of a Hawaiian luau. I love how the bright illustrations pop against the dark,... Learn More

This project uses a combination of watercolor paints and colored pencils. This is one of my favorite ways to use colored pencils as it isn’t necessary to color in large... Learn More

This lesson makes a beautiful addition to your Polynesian unit and art curriculum. Students explore the tropical landscape paintings of artist Paul Gauguin while gaining experience with chalk pastels. Space,... Learn More

Students create a beautiful composition of the Great Barrier Reef for this collage project. They learn to use simple materials: paper and oil pastels to make a one of a... Learn More

This lesson plan develops students’ skills with composition, collage and charcoal drawing while taking a fresh look at Uluru: an amazing icon of the Australian landscape. In particular, the students... Learn More

Here is a project that combines American history with important art concepts: mixed-media collage, texture, achieving depth and the illusion of form. Read through the book, One Giant Leap: The... Learn More