This low-prep lesson introduces students to illustration while also creating an opportunity to investigate a beloved family recipe or a recipe with cultural significance. Use the included Illustrated Recipe Planning... Learn More
Black tempera paint and colored oil pastels top the list of the four simple supplies used to make these stunning autumn leaves. In the first class session, students will use... Learn More
When the leaves are falling, the cocoa is calling. This lesson, which is one part drawing and the others part fiber arts, is sure to fill your classroom with that... Learn More
Encourage students to embrace their true colors with this low-prep, minimal supply project based on the cute canine characters in Rob Biddulph’s heartwarming picture book Odd Dog Out. Students will... Learn More
Shoes can speak volumes about our styles and interests. In this quick, one-session lesson, students will create their own magical shoe inspired by the book Juno Valentine and the Magical... Learn More
Pulled string art is such a fun experience for students, which is why they will love this lesson that combines a quick intro to perspective with an element of play.... Learn More
There is a beautiful simplicity to this circle collage project that has been inspired by contemporary artist Frank Stella. Invite your students to think about the interactions of color as... Learn More
Spirals are a dominant component of Hundertwasser’s works. He considered spirals the symbol of life. Spirals are everywhere: fingerprints, whirlpools, baby ferns, snails. Spirals have a beginning, a middle and... Learn More
In this project students will work by themselves or collaboratively to create a paper diorama inspired by the work of contemporary artist Sandy Skoglund. With only colored paper, black markers,... Learn More
Rhinoceroses are amazing creatures. Populations of all five species have been on the decline, but as of right now, three are critically endangered. In the lesson, students will learn about... Learn More
This project encourages children to develop their own symbols and signature style. They will have the opportunity to use their creativity to create unique icons in the style of American... Learn More
This lesson is part research project, part artistic skill builder all in one. Students will choose an animals that is in need of conservation, whether endangered, vulnerable or near threatened... Learn More
When I started thinking about including a Phoenix, I couldn’t help but remember an amazing 3D paper bird project that I saw in The Pop-Up Book by well-known origami and... Learn More
Introduce your students to graphic design with this lesson that explores a current design trend inspired by a traditional Japanese bento box. To get started, students will focus on line... Learn More
In this spin on a classic contour line shoe drawing, students will explore product development and typography in minimal-supply painting and drawing, inspire by the book Kicks by Van G.... Learn More
Inspired by the background scenery in one of the most famous video game series in history, this simple landscape painting will have your students humming the Super Mario Bros. theme... Learn More
Step into a fantasy land with this quick, low-prep lesson featuring a magical fairy home made from an oversized mushroom. In this lesson, students will focus on shape and line... Learn More
This quick, collaborative art project requires only a few materials but offers ample room for creativity. Inspired by the book Most Marshmallows by Rowboat Watkins, this lesson transforms an ordinary... Learn More