In this quick kiln-fire clay lesson, inspired by the book Rain Before Rainbows, your sixth-grade students will focus on form and texture as they practice rolling coils with their fingertips... Learn More
Though messy, printmaking is one of my favorite things to do in the art room. The wonder of pulling up a print creates such surprise and joy for students that... Learn More
In this garden-themed lesson, inspired by the book Harlem Grown, your seventh-grade students will focus on printmaking as they learn the process of collagraphy. After spending some time assembling their... 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
Your students will discover techniques used to create symmetry and texture in this butterfly specimen lesson. Even after a symmetrical butterfly has been cut out, symmetry will continue to be... Learn More
Get ready to get a little bit messy in this fun, first-grade painting project inspired by the book Cells: An Owner’s Handbook by Carolyn Fisher. This project is all about... Learn More
Do you think that the creatures found deep in our oceans are fascinating or scary? If you’re anything like me, it might be a little bit of both. In this... Learn More
This quirky collaged Chicken Little will be a great way for you kindergarteners to practice identifying shapes and focus on their cutting skills. Based on the popular folk tale, this... 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
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 lesson is jam-packed with opportunities for students to reflect on things that bring them joy, as well as create a meditative piece of artwork to represent themselves. There are... Learn More
Your kindergarten students will love coming up with their own creatures that are neither this nor that in this lesson inspired by Airlie Anderson’s book Neither. Students will begin by... Learn More
Based on the book The Spider by Canadian illustrator Elise Gravel, this spider lesson is sure to become a first-grade favorite. In this lesson, students explore some simple printmaking with... Learn More
Find the snake hidden in this art lesson that features a rainbow of long, skinny objects. Students will learn about color as they mix the primary colors to make the... Learn More
Slugs are shell-less creatures, but these painted paper slugs are making changes to their look with the addition of a decorative, doughnut shell. Your students will use contrast and texture... Learn More
This colorful reptile is full of exciting opportunities for your students to explore printmaking. Students will begin with floating chalk print to create a beautifully colorful texture in their background,... 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
Fifth-graders will love learning a new painting technique in this abstract painting lesson inspired by the Venezuelan artist Jaime Gili. Not only will they focus on color and shape but... Learn More