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

Drawing buildings can be hard. Over the years I have come up with various ways to help my students overcome their fear of drawing such difficult subjects. Students in 5th-7th... Learn More

Victorian homes are a type of home that uses decorative design detail on the exterior of the house. Sometimes, more than one style of shingle or decorative moldings are used.... Learn More

Children learn how lines form shapes with this easy art project that can take less than 40 minutes to complete. Use cake tempera paint and a waterproof marker to help little ones explore... Learn More

Russian Matryoshka or nesting dolls are strongly associated with Russia. The designs can range from contemporary pop to traditional Russian folk art. This is a great lesson to use at the... Learn More

St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow is the subject of many art lessons. And it’s no wonder. The spires, onion domes and bulbous columns are great fun to draw. If you... Learn More

Wassily Kandinsky is a very relatable artist for kids. He was inspired by music and created art that displayed how he heard music. The Noisy Paintbox by Barb Rosenstock is... Learn More