This layered collage lesson was inspired by the book Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner and illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal. This project has just the right amount... Learn More
This art lesson teaches many art concepts: horizon line, drawing buildings, atmospheric perspective and painting a landscape. The first and most important lesson is learning how to draw a barn... Learn More
This HERE, NEAR & FAR winter tree lesson requires very little time to complete yet it covers so many art elements: value, using atmospheric perspective and layers to in create... 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
Inspired by Ted, Harrison, this landscape project is bright and vibrant, just like the work of the Yukon-based artist. Students will use line and shape to create the layered landscape,... Learn More
Chinese Vases are one of the most significant forms of Chinese art. Porcelain vases were not only important for art but they became a highly valued trade object. This project... Learn More
Koi Fish are a favorite subject of many art teachers for obvious reasons; they’re relatively easy to draw and have wonderful markings. Most of the lessons I’ve seen have been... Learn More
What says winter wonderland more than snowy evergreen trees and a moose inspired by Ernest from the book Ernest, The Moose Who Doesn’t Fit? This collage project is sure to... Learn More
This bright, wintery lesson prompts students to dive into their creativity as they customize their own bundled up snow angel. Focusing on symmetry and texture, this lesson is rich in... Learn More
Teach children how to draw a simple Santa and apply smooth layers of tempera paint to help get into the holiday spirit. This simple Santa lesson focuses on emphasis and... Learn More
My hope is that you can find a moment during these busy days to create a simple art project with your students. The accompanying drawing templates are designed to be... Learn More
This project is perfect for those days during the holiday season when you need a fun activity for your festival of lights unit or holiday unit. While the standards included... Learn More
Andy Warhol printed bright graphic images onto a white background so the image could stand out. In this lesson, children replicate Warhol’s printing style with an easy printing technique using... Learn More
This lesson uses a simple crayon dipped in thick tempera paint to make the Ben-Day Dots Lichtenstein is so famous for. You can also use a regular pencil with the... Learn More
Chock full of fun art techniques, children re-create Romero Britto’s iconic line drawings and create their own Britto-Inspired Pop Art. This video and lesson plan combo demonstrates THREE sets of... Learn More
This lesson is part portrait making, part writing exercise and all fun! Kids will LOVE creating their own Ben-Day dots to use in their Lichtenstein Pop Art Portrait. Use the... Learn More
Roy Lichtenstein was a modern Pop Art painter born in New York in 1923 and died in 1997. He loved working with abstract shapes and art inspired by comic strips... Learn More
This lesson is part math, part magic and all art. Students fold a piece of paper in half, draw on one side and press to transfer the drawing to the... Learn More