Introduce your students to a well-recognized fall symbol with this lesson inspired by the timeless Bengali folktale beautifully told and illustrated in Grandma and the Great Gourd: A Bengali Folktale... Learn More
Create an iconic part of American pioneer culture with this lesson that has students making their own printed paper quilt square inspired by the legendary folktale character Johnny Appleseed and... Learn More
Students will focus on space and pattern in this lesson that has been inspired by the two main characters from The Tale of Rabbit and Coyote, an Oaxacan folk tale,... Learn More
Get ready to cuddle up in cuteness with these cozy sleeping bats. In the lesson, students will focus on shape and line while using oil pastels to complete a quick... Learn More
Cooler weather brings a natural desire to snuggle down with a good book, which is just what these cozy critters are doing in this leaf-printing art lesson. Students will start... Learn More
Who doesn’t love a fluffy, happy cloud and colorful rainbow? Combine the two and you’ll have a project that your students will surely love. Inspired by the illustrations in the... Learn More
Cast off on the water with this simple shape sailboat lesson that doubles as an introduction to printmaking for your youngest students. In this lesson, students will stamp a background... Learn More
Beautifully colored fall leaves inspired this fall leaf project that features one large single leaf as the focal paint and a pattern of stamped leaves in the background. Students will... Learn More
These sweet little pumpkins are the perfect projects to usher in the fall season with your youngest elementary students. Students will explore color mixing to create the secondary colors needed... Learn More
In this playful lesson, students will explore symmetry, value and expression by creating a silly-faced shark out of painted paper. They’ll practice double-loading their paintbrushes with black and white tempera... Learn More
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with parading penguins and heart-shaped balloons in this quick lesson that features some basic printmaking and focuses on pattern, shape and balance. To get started, students will... Learn More
These spring bird collages will engage students in several art making techniques, keeping them interested and excited throughout the whole process. By using the included templates, this lesson can be... Learn More
Cozy burrowing animals curl up for sleep beneath a painted blanket of snow in this lesson that covers the concepts of space, texture and unity. Seven burrowing animals with drawing... Learn More
Your students will love this quick lesson that combines several creative processes into a single project that has been inspired by calico corn, also known as flint corn. Students will... Learn More
In this colorful art lesson, students will explore symmetry, pattern and color theory while making their own perfectly symmetrical paper kite. To get started, they’ll fold and cut the paper.... Learn More
This lesson will have you ready for a trip to the coast in search of your own colorful seashells. Students will especially enjoy the exploration that this lesson offers in... Learn More
Watch your students glow with holiday spirit as they move through this Christmas-themed lesson that can also be modified for several other holidays. In this collage lesson, students will focus... Learn More
Celebrate spring with these charming picket fences and flowers. In this lesson, students will use liquid tempera paint in a variety of painting processes to create the background and the... Learn More