For many students, snowballs symbolize winter fun and in this lesson, students make a pop-up, 3D paper version of one being held by a patterned pair of cozy mittens. To... Learn More
In this lesson, students focus on texture, balance and shape as they use a variety of painting and basic printmaking techniques to create painted paper and then cut and assemble... Learn More
Highlight the clean lines and bold geometric shapes of the Art Deco movement with this lesson that has students exploring basic printmaking by stamping their own fancy decorative arts design.... Learn More
This lesson is inspired by jewelry and metalwork during the Art Nouveau movement, which featured flowing lines and natural imagery. Using Model Magic to form vines, leaves and flowers is... Learn More
Any discussion about the Arts and Crafts movement would be incomplete without a mention of British designer William Morris. In this lesson, students will learn about the founder of the... Learn More
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