Your kindergarten students will love creating a favorite literary character in this Brown Bear lesson that is based on Eric Carle’s illustrations in the book Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What... Learn More
This adorable little floating sea otter is guaranteed to be a hit with your first graders. In addition to featuring one of the cutest sea mammals, this lesson also allows... Learn More
I have a feeling that you will want to pick up a paintbrush and join your students when you teach this lesson. There is something magical and calming about drawing... Learn More
Who doesn’t love a project that features a cute little animal wearing a cozy sweater? Based on the book Squirrel’s Sweater, this project will have your fourth-grade students making exactly... Learn More
This simple texture train lesson packs in a lot of elements. Students create train cars using their knowledge of shapes. Implied texture is added when students create blades of grass... Learn More
Whimsical lines that create movement and the illusion of space are what make this scratch art lesson a fabulous one for your fourth graders. Make sure you leave time for... Learn More
This jellyfish lesson is not only beautiful and engaging, but also rich with art concepts and techniques. Students will create an underwater scene by mixing different values of a color... Learn More
Your first-grade students will love creating a fun, symmetrical designs in this quick lesson that uses only colored paper, liquid tempera paints and paint pens, which could easily be swapped... Learn More
These beautiful mariposas, “butterflies” in Spanish, are sure to be a bright and lively addition to your art room. This lesson was inspired by the colorful artwork of contemporary Mexican... Learn More
This lesson, inspired by the Canadian painter Lawren Harris, will have your fifth-grade students painting tints and shades in no time as they explore value while painting a monochromatic winter... Learn More
These highly patterned, symmetrical tiles are not only full of learning opportunities, but also rely on very few materials to create beautiful finished pieces of art. Inspired by the ornate... Learn More
In this quick printmaking lesson, students will be learning about the seven main types of bridge construction before choosing one to print with liquid tempera and LEGOs on a simple... Learn More
This sweet little rabbit almost missed out on the glory of the buttery, yellow moon. Inspired by the book Moonlight by Helen V. Griffith, this lesson is full of both... Learn More
This lesson was inspired by the book Farm Anatomy by Julia Rothman, which is a delightful illustrated book about farm life that includes many facts and curiosities. Drawing and painting... Learn More
This diverse, multi-layered lesson featuring seashells on the beach has something interesting to look at on every square inch of the paper. Students will be thrilled by the tactile experiences... Learn More
Introduce your first-grade students to giant anteaters with this fun lesson that is based on the main character in the book What Does An Anteater Eat? by Ross Collins. Students... Learn More
In this lesson, students will learn about an important insect of the rainforest biome, the leafcutter ant. Students will create the textured ground by crumpling brown paper and then form... Learn More
This tinted tapir lesson gives students an opportunity to practice using value as they create green tints for their leaves and tints in the color of their choice for their... Learn More