Creating art projects that represent the National Parks of the United Stares are great ways to bring connection to our community and country. This lesson explores the unique rock formations... Learn More
Learning how to draw perspective is one of those art techniques that gets kids to sit up and take notice. Part of the excitement is realizing that art has rules,... Learn More
Many folk art calendars offer great visual references for barns with either summer or winter landscapes. I have a collection that I have curated over the years. In addition to... Learn More
Inspired by the works of Abstract/Folk Art artist, Karla Gerard (http://karlagerard.blogspot.com/), fourth graders delved into a world of color, pattern and whimsy. This project takes a bit more time than... Learn More
Grandma Moses is America’s most beloved folk artist. She painted in primitive style-which means that the artist was self-taught and painted in a style to evoke memories of traditional American... Learn More
This lesson is by far the most math-centric lesson in my arsenal of art projects. I use tag board to make cardboard templates, so children can trace a perfect rectangle. From... Learn More
Inspired by literature that features images of fictionalized maps, my fifth grade students began stirring up their own imagery to create their personal enchanted land. We looked at selected novels... Learn More
I watched a video on Painting with Pastels by Frantz Coulanges (which is no longer available). His video, Painting with Chalk: Sunsets, is number 24 in his series. I thoroughly enjoyed... Learn More
Slowly becoming obsolete, lighthouses still guide fishing vessels safely to shore. Maud Lewis captured the bright colors of Nova Scotia in her paintings and by using tempera paint, children can... Learn More