Whenever you introduce a new way to create art, children are eager learners. Paul Klee’s painting Castle and Sun is composed of thin horizontal, vertical and asymmetrical lines. These combine to form... Learn More

Whenever you introduce a new way to create art, children are eager learners. Paul Klee’s painting Castle and Sun is composed of thin horizontal, vertical and asymmetrical lines. These combine... Learn More

This project is steeped with art standards and techniques. Inspired by Geraldine Elschner and Peggy Nile’s book, The Cat & Bird- a picture book inspired by Paul Klee, students learn to draw... Learn More

Paul Klee was interested in how a painting made someone feel rather than making it look realistic. Often the figures in his paintings appear more like objects rather than people.  His... Learn More

There’s more to Mister Seahorse than just the seahorse. Of course, he is the star of the show but the book is brimming with many supporting actors…Mr. Bullhead, Mr. Stickleback,... Learn More

Sometimes the best lessons are the easiest. My students enjoyed creating this simple moose drawing based on the art of Dawn Gerety. The drawing was finished by adding patterns and... Learn More

Create an adorable polar bear by drawing from observation. Alternatively, you could create templates for this project to use for the shapes for the polar bear. For my first-grade students,... Learn More

This project was inspired by a vintage Christmas card that featured simple, yet striking ornaments against a solid colored background. Using simple materials, this lesson is perfect for teaching art... Learn More

Growing up on Prince Edward Island gave me the opportunity to travel via ferry boat to the mainland (Nova Scotia and New Brunswick) a few times a year. As kids,... Learn More

Romero Britto is a wonderful artist to study because he is alive and well! He has a Facebook fan page, a website and he can be found working in his... Learn More

Haring (1958-1990) achieved public attention with his bold graffiti-inspired street art. Drawing on inspiration from the break-dancing culture, Haring’s action figures were characterized by bright colors and bold black lines. His social... Learn More

These creepy crawly insect drawings pack a big punch with their symmetrical designs of colorful shapes and patterns. This lesson is a great one to pull out when you need... Learn More

A Huipil is a traditional garment worn by indigenous women of Central Mexico and Central America. The garment is a loose-fitting tunic made from 2 or 3 rectangular pieces of fabric.... Learn More

Based on Huichol Yarn Art, children draw a simple cat (or rooster) and embellish with colorful patterns and radial patterned flowers. Huichol Yarn Art is a traditional art technique used... Learn More

The Otomi Indians in San Pablito, Mexico use the bark of the Jonote tree (similar to a Ficus) to make Papel Amate (Amate Bark). This tree grows in mountainous regions of Mexico.... Learn More

The Sugar Skull is a symbol of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a holiday in November that honors the life of a loved one who has died. Here... Learn More

A browse through the children’s non-fiction aisle of your school or public library often leads to great art lesson prompts. When I found the book, The Sad Night, The Story of... Learn More

Sometimes the best lessons are the easiest. My 6th grade students really enjoyed this simple moose drawing by adding patterns and texture with oil pastels, paint, markers and salt.... Learn More