Did you know that there is a first day of school tradition reserved only for first graders in Germany? The schultüte, or “school cone”, is a special treat-filled cone that... Learn More
Pretzels are a fun, delicious snack and just as fun to draw with their curved lines and traditional knot. These big pretzels are then painted with three values of brown,... Learn More
This lesson features a fun, loose method of painting that your students will use to create a collection of beautiful tropical foliage, based on the lush landscapes of the Caribbean.... Learn More
This vibrant sixth-grade landscape lesson is packed with a variety of painting techniques and processes that your students will love exploring. Based on the illustrations from If Dominican Were a... Learn More
Drawing on wood was how artist Horace Pippin returned to art after injuring his arm in WWI. In this lesson, students will be learning about Pippin, creating implied wood grain... Learn More
These whimsical trees based on Canadian artist, Richard Hoedl will captivate your first graders, for sure! In this project, students will draw funky, organic shapes to create tiered trees, then... Learn More
Scarecrows can sometimes be frightening to little ones, so to ensure a happy audience, I bring out my big, stuffed scarecrow that I purchased at a craft store. Typically, these... Learn More
This lesson is based on the blue pickup in Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle and Jill McElmurry. I was especially drawn to one landscape illustration of this little blue... Learn More
ABOUT EMILY CARR The youngest of five girls, Emily was born in Victoria, British Columbia in 1871. She always loved to draw and one of her first drawings was that of... Learn More
There are few natural sights more magical than seeing the Northern Lights flicker and dance across the sky. In this lesson, students will create a landscape inspired by Canadian artist,... Learn More
Your students will be excited to explore simple printmaking in this lesson, using found objects to create richly patterned papers. They will then draw and cut out a number of... Learn More
Have you ever wondered how graffiti artists like Banksy create graphic, multi-layered designs in public places that they can recreate again and again? They use stencils! In this lesson, students... Learn More
This lesson is an exploration in lettering and creating a simple optical illusion based on the graffiti artist, Rodrigo Miguel Sepúlveda Nunes. Students will learn to draw block lettering and... Learn More
These whimsical trees based on Canadian artist, Richard Hoedl will captivate your first graders, for sure! In this project, students will draw funky, organic shapes to create tiered trees, then... Learn More
In this lesson, inspired by Canadian artist Gordon Harris, students will explore how the colors in a landscape can change based on the seasons. They will choose a season and... Learn More
Canadian artist, Ted Harrison had a unique ability to transform the Yukon landscape into bright swirls of vibrant color. This landscape is inspired by Harrison, using bright, vibrant colors to... Learn More
Isn’t this little raccoon just the cutest thing ever? Based on famed nature illustrator Charley Harper’s work, this lesson is sure to be a hit with your students. In this... Learn More
Your students will no doubt enjoy creating their very own cute and lovable Paddington in this lesson, while experiencing the exploratory technique of scraping wet paint to create texture. This... Learn More