There is lots of fun to be had with experimentation in this abstract collage inspired by German artist Claudia Chaseling. Introduce or reinforce types of lines with your students as... Learn More
Your second-grade students will love making their very own carp streamer based on the traditional koinobori flown for Children’s Day in Japan. In this lesson, students will create unity by... Learn More
Your first-grade students will love creating fun, symmetrical designs in this quick lesson that uses only colored paper, liquid tempera paints and paint pens, which could easily be swapped out... Learn More
One of the best things about this sixth-grade lesson inspired by Arabic calligraphy and the book Silent Music is that it can be customized to be as low or high... Learn More
Bridge math and art with this lesson that is based on the geometric patterns found throughout the Middle East that are incorporated into art, architecture, textiles and more. Students will... Learn More
Looking for a simple art lesson to use in the first weeks of school or a quick, successful lesson to do in-between denser projects? Here is the lesson you’ve been... Learn More
Who doesn’t love an easy project? This Watercolor Flower Garden lesson is as easy as you can get. All you need is a small sheet of watercolor paper, black waterproof... Learn More
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is so widely-recognized that there’s a good chance that your students will probably be familiar with it, but have they ever created a piece of... Learn More
Inspired by illustrator Marz Jr., 5th grade students will look at pictures of skyscrapers and create a retro line drawing of their observations. I love that this project touches on one-point... Learn More
This brightly patterned tree, inspired by Carlos Catasse, a Chilean-born painter is sure to liven up your classroom. In this lesson, students will focus on cutting and layering both geometric... Learn More
The Unique Unicorn Draw Along lesson involves minimal art materials, a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher and an instructional video to play in front of the kids. Copy... Learn More
If students were completing art projects in a sketchbook, my hope was that they would: – Take more pride in their work – Be able to see their efforts throughout... Learn More
Kindergarten color mixing lessons are always a time to look forward to. The extra paint prep beforehand for this African djembe drum lesson becomes totally worth it as the oohs... Learn More
Repetitive actions help kindergarteners achieve mastery and confidence, therefore, the simple techniques in these beautiful Mexican blankets are repeated many times. Students will practice gluing strips vertically on their blanket,... Learn More
Your first graders will be delighted when their big African elephant’s head can really move! A simple brass fastener connecting the head to the body allows this colorful, patterned giant... Learn More
Senufo Mud Cloths have a graphic beauty to them. The designs are heavily associated with images of Africa and I think this is why Senufo Mud Cloths make their way... Learn More
Don’t let the simple materials of this lesson, inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris fool you, it is still a showstopper. In this lesson, students will create a symmetrical... Learn More
This bright and colorful lesson uses deceptively few supplies to yield such a vibrant result. Based on the colorful geometric designed molas of Panamá, students will create their own unique... Learn More